rear hub suggestions for Cannondale touring bike?

I've got a 1999 Cannondale T800 touring bike and I need to build a new
wheel for it. I use it mainly for commuting and getting around town,
almost never for more than 25 miles in a day and usually for much
less. I want to keep the possibility of loaded touring open in the
future. I think I want to use the Mavic T520 rim, but I'm not sure
about hubs. I can't even figure out what the width is of the rear
dropout (why didn't they include that information in the owner's
manual?).

So can anyone recommend a hub? The requirements a 36 holes, 8/9
speed, under $100.

-David

"David Johnston" wrote:

I've got a 1999 Cannondale T800 touring bike and I need
to build a new wheel for it. I use it mainly for commuting
and getting around town, almost never for more than 25
miles in a day and usually for much less. I want to keep
the possibility of loaded touring open in the future. I think
I want to use the Mavic T520 rim, but I'm not sure about
hubs. I can't even figure out what the width is of the rear
dropout (why didn't they include that information in the
owner's manual?).

This is simple to measure. Remove the rear wheel, and measure between the
dropout faces with a ruler. To save you the trouble, it's 135mm.

So can anyone recommend a hub? The requirements a
36 holes, 8/9 speed, under $100.

Shimano XT, from US$40.

James Thomson

I've got a 1999 Cannondale T800 touring bike and I need to build a new
wheel for it. I use it mainly for commuting and getting around town,
almost never for more than 25 miles in a day and usually for much
less. I want to keep the possibility of loaded touring open in the
future. I think I want to use the Mavic T520 rim, but I'm not sure
about hubs. I can't even figure out what the width is of the rear
dropout (why didn't they include that information in the owner's
manual?).

So can anyone recommend a hub? The requirements a 36 holes, 8/9
speed, under $100.

-David

Got a ruler? Measure the distance between the inner faces of the
dropouts, or the distance between the outer faces of the hub's locknuts.
It will be either 130 or 135 millimeters.

Buy a Shimano hub. Common, sturdy, inexpensive, under $100.

--
Ted Bennett
Portland OR

I can't even figure out what the width is of the rear
dropout

What type of hubs were on before.
You need to know the spacing before you get a hub.
B

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(David Johnston) wrote:

So can anyone recommend a hub? The requirements a 36 holes, 8/9
speed, under $100.

That bike has 135mm dropout spacing, so any 36h MTB hub should fit and
most of them will be sturdy enough to do the job.

Sunrace JuJu hubs have sealed cartridge bearings and are simple,
reliable and inexpensive. Better IMO than any Shimano hub at any
price. They have no brand-name prestige, though, if that's important
to you.

http://www.gaerlan.com/bikeparts/parts/hubs/hubs.html

Cambria Bicycle Outfitters has nice Real Design rear hubs on sale
cheap, though that manufacturer is no longer in business.

Chalo Colina

Ted Bennett wrote:

Buy a Shimano hub. Common, sturdy, inexpensive, under $100.

Cheesy, fitted with non-replaceable bearings, more expensive than
quarters but not as well made, in league with Satan.

Shimano parts are what you got with your bike, or what you scavanged
for free, or what you accepted out of desperation because you were in
the middle of a tour, but not something you seek out. Have a little
dignity already.

Buying Shimano parts new, on purpose, is for folks who buy all their
clothing at Old Navy Sweatshop and eat all their meals at corporate
chain restaurants. It shows a grave lack of discrimination and
creativity, works to stamp out variety and excellence, and isn't even
cheaper than the real thing.

Lest you misunderstand me, Campy is a cop-out, too. It's Macintosh as
compared to Windows, Michelob as compared to Budweiser-- still lame
and missing the point.

There's a world of wondrous variety out there if you only bother to
look.

Chalo Colina



open source, microbrews, and cottage industry bike parts, dammit!

If you want worry-free performance, consider a Phil hub.
I've ridden my Phil equipped tourer to some obscure places, and a large
number of miles over the past 10 years. Never had a failure, or even a
hiccup from the hubs/bearings.

They don't fit your price range thou', that's the downside, but if you plan
on having the bike for a long time...

-pete

"David Johnston" wrote in message
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I've got a 1999 Cannondale T800 touring bike and I need to build a new
wheel for it. I use it mainly for commuting and getting around town,
almost never for more than 25 miles in a day and usually for much
less. I want to keep the possibility of loaded touring open in the
future. I think I want to use the Mavic T520 rim, but I'm not sure
about hubs. I can't even figure out what the width is of the rear
dropout (why didn't they include that information in the owner's
manual?).

So can anyone recommend a hub? The requirements a 36 holes, 8/9
speed, under $100.

-David

David- So can anyone recommend a hub? The requirements a 36 holes, 8/9
speed, under $100. BRBR

XT if 135mm
ultegra if 130mm-assuming shimano-

Peter Chisholm
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
"Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

chump- Buy a Shimano hub. Common, sturdy, inexpensive, under $100.

Cheesy, fitted with non-replaceable bearings, more expensive than
quarters but not as well made, in league with Satan. BRBR

Not a fan of shimano BUT at least describe their hubs accurately-replacable,
loose ball bearings...



Peter Chisholm
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
"Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

(Qui si parla Campagnolo) wrote:

chump- Buy a Shimano hub. Common, sturdy, inexpensive, under $100.

Cheesy, fitted with non-replaceable bearings, more expensive than
quarters but not as well made, in league with Satan. BRBR

Not a fan of shimano BUT at least describe their hubs accurately-replacable,
loose ball bearings...

A ball bearing is an inner race, and outer race and a complement of
balls. Are you suggesting that Shimano hubs allow you to replace all
these things?

Hubs with non-replaceable outer races are ridiculous, like cranks with
non-replaceable chainrings--

-- oh yeah, Shimano makes those, too.

Chalo Colina