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Old 11-21-2017, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ergott View Post
Sorry, but the hubs can absolutely make the difference. Flange spacing and bearing placement have to be considered.

I took a rear wheel someone was experiencing brake rub with and swapped out the hub. Same rim, same spoke count. There was less flex measured and the problem was solved.

If you're wondering, the replacement hub was a Wheels Manufacturing (formerly Alchemy). Now production is steady and the preload adjustment was improved so they stay adjusted properly.

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Asked and answered BUT, say a 5800 hubset and 6800 hubset or XT and SLX...Record and DT240/350/WI...except for what's been mentioned, same hole count, rim and spokes and nearly the same flange spacing...any wheel
using them would 'feel' the same. The Wheels hubset is a superior hubset in every way, including price(meaning it ain't cheap)..BUT hubs can last forever.
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