MTB Front Hub Standard Flange Size: Any Such Thing?

I'm shopping for parts to build the wheelset for my Fargo frame.

I'm thinking a Shimano Deore M525 will do the job for less than
thirty bucks (http://tinyurl.com/28eh22n), but it would be nice
if better hubs' flange sizes were identical so I could swap it
out without buying a new set of spokes if, for some reason, it
proved unsatisfactory.

So, bottom line, is there a flange size that most makers use? Or
are they all slightly different?
--
PeteCresswell

On 14/06/2010 01:37, (PeteCresswell) wrote:
I'm shopping for parts to build the wheelset for my Fargo frame.

I'm thinking a Shimano Deore M525 will do the job for less than
thirty bucks (http://tinyurl.com/28eh22n), but it would be nice
if better hubs' flange sizes were identical so I could swap it
out without buying a new set of spokes if, for some reason, it
proved unsatisfactory.

So, bottom line, is there a flange size that most makers use? Or
are they all slightly different?

I don't know, but spocalc.xls does - available on Sheldon's site.

Per (PeteCresswell):
Shimano Deore M525

Oops... just read the reviews.... maybe I won't go there after
all.

But the question stands: is there a "standard" flange dimension
so that different makes/models can be interchanged w/o replacing
spokes.
--
PeteCresswell

Per (PeteCresswell):
Shimano Deore M525

(PeteCresswell) wrote:
Oops... just read the reviews.... maybe I won't go there after
all.
But the question stands: is there a "standard" flange dimension
so that different makes/models can be interchanged w/o replacing
spokes.

M525 is a fine product _if_ you give it a shot of actual
lubricant and a proper bearing adjustment before putting it
into service.

Regarding hub flange sizes (diameter and width), standards
are nice. That's why we enjoy so very many!

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

On Jun 13, 9:10*pm, AMuzi wrote:

M525 is a fine product _if_ you give it a shot of actual
lubricant and a proper bearing adjustment before putting it
into service.

That's about the same for any consumer grade bike hub, though, isn't
it?

AMuzi wrote:
M525 is a fine product _if_ you give it a shot of actual
lubricant and a proper bearing adjustment before putting it
into service.

Brian Huntley wrote:
That's about the same for any consumer grade bike hub, though, isn't
it?

Yes, but it's a frequently omitted process. Runs about a
season without bearing prep, just like anything else.

If that bothers anyone, there are always Phil Wood products,
which commonly run 20 years or more no matter the degree of
neglect or abuse.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

On Jun 13, 8:58*pm, Brian Huntley wrote:
On Jun 13, 9:10*pm, AMuzi wrote:

M525 is a fine product _if_ you give it a shot of actual
lubricant and a proper bearing adjustment before putting it
into service.

That's about the same for any consumer grade bike hub, though, isn't
it?

Maybe. Down towards the Sora/2200 and basic Formula range, it's easy
to pit cones in a year. That said, spend ten bucks to recone them and
they're usually good for another ten years. Deore is finer in
comparison. As Muzi said. Shot of grease and a readust. Ride.

On 2010-06-14, AMuzi wrote:
Per (PeteCresswell):
Shimano Deore M525

(PeteCresswell) wrote:
Oops... just read the reviews.... maybe I won't go there after
all.
But the question stands: is there a "standard" flange dimension
so that different makes/models can be interchanged w/o replacing
spokes.

M525 is a fine product _if_ you give it a shot of actual
lubricant and a proper bearing adjustment before putting it
into service.

What's wrong with the grease they come with? Certainly I've had ones
that were supplied too tight and needed a bit of adjusting.

Regarding hub flange sizes (diameter and width), standards
are nice. That's why we enjoy so very many!

Standards are like toothbrushes-- they're great but you wouldn't want to
use someone else's.

(seen on someone's sig somewhere).

On Jun 14, 2:42*am, Ben C wrote:
On 2010-06-14, AMuzi wrote:

Per (PeteCresswell):
Shimano Deore M525

(PeteCresswell) wrote:
Oops... just read the reviews.... maybe I won't go there after
all.
But the question stands: is there a "standard" flange dimension
so that different makes/models can be interchanged w/o replacing
spokes.

M525 is a fine product _if_ you give it a shot of actual
lubricant and a proper bearing adjustment before putting it
into service.

What's wrong with the grease they come with? Certainly I've had ones
that were supplied too tight and needed a bit of adjusting.

Usually there's not enough. I top it off with something that looks
similar, like cheap automotive grease. Doesn't matter much. Yes, I
know that not all greases aren't compatible with each other, but then
again, bike hubs aren't really the highest tolerance tech, either.

On Jun 13, 10:59*pm, landotter wrote:
On Jun 13, 8:58*pm, Brian Huntley wrote:

On Jun 13, 9:10*pm, AMuzi wrote:

M525 is a fine product _if_ you give it a shot of actual
lubricant and a proper bearing adjustment before putting it
into service.

That's about the same for any consumer grade bike hub, though, isn't
it?

Maybe. Down towards the Sora/2200 and basic Formula range, it's easy
to pit cones in a year. That said, spend ten bucks to recone them and
they're usually good for another ten years. Deore is finer in
comparison. As Muzi said. Shot of grease and a readust. Ride.

I was under the impression that Shimano cones were replaceable but
cups were not, not so? or do the cones generally wear out before the
cups? (now you've made me think that I ought to service my rear hub
this winter, even though I have not been riding nearly as much as I
wanted to - I maybe only have 500 miles on it)

nate