Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 Mountain Biking Heaven V25.5, Noobs... go read page 1

views
     
dvng
post Jan 29 2012, 08:18 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
218 posts

Joined: Apr 2005
From: Land of Kiara
stroke and travel is two different things...
dvng
post Mar 13 2012, 07:56 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
218 posts

Joined: Apr 2005
From: Land of Kiara
KSH TTDI carries Transition and i saw a TransAm frame there.
dvng
post Mar 24 2012, 08:22 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
218 posts

Joined: Apr 2005
From: Land of Kiara
QUOTE(s6xs9x @ Mar 24 2012, 11:42 AM)
Then again,
36 engagements, how many paws?
72 engagements, how many paws?

I've got a few running i9 and seem like the bearing life is relatively low. none running with CK yet so far.
*
After keeping a set of CK which i have bought a year back, i decided to slapped it into my SX trail after replacing the 9mm axle with a 12mm axle. I was using a MVR which is a rebadged Chosen hubs before changing to the CK's. First impression, the sound is a real turn on if you happened to hear how a CK hub sounds like. It has 72 engagement compared to the MVR 36 engagement. Verdict, the 72 engagement hub is really draggy. I repeat draggy as though you are pulling a sandpaper on a smooth floor. The hubs doesn't coast very well on a flat trail. It will come to halt if you do not keep pedalling especially if you are looking for a breather to recover from a hard climb. One thing it does really well with 72 engagements is that it does engaged much quicker than a normal 24 or 36 hubs. Very good for steep and quick climbs but not so good for long extended climbs i.e twin peaks or lung buster. For downhill it is quite good if you are trying to spin out from a low gear as it engaged quickly but it does wear you out due to its resistance from the extra engagements. In terms of build, it is solid and precise and requires minimal maintenance. On a personal note, for trails like Kiara, 24 engagements is best or 36 engagements if you can find these hubs. CK's ie really suitable for XC rides in non technical terrain or flat fireroads with mild steep climbs. As for Kiara stick with Hope or other 24 engagements hubs. AS for me, i am now contemplating on returning to my trusty MVR hubs.
dvng
post Mar 25 2012, 10:54 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
218 posts

Joined: Apr 2005
From: Land of Kiara
The pawls are non serviceable parts especially for budget hubs. So i guess you have to replace the whole hubs. ouch...

Topic ClosedOptions
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.0750sec    0.20    8 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 6th December 2025 - 04:55 PM