|   Feedback on Hugi 240 disc Hubs needed! | chris geronimo
Jan 24, 2003 9:27 AM | | I'm thinking of ordering a set of Hugi 240 disc hubs and lace them to some 317s, using 14/15g spokes and alloy nipples. I've ridden CK classics for the last 5 years and am waffling on going w/ Hugis. I can get a good deal on them and they are readily available, making them a bit more interesting to me. I'd like to see how others are doing w/ this Hubset. Any feedback is appreciated.
Chris G |
| not discs, but... | laffeaux
Jan 24, 2003 9:40 AM | | I have the non-disk version of the hub (front and rear) and I've had good luck with it. I've had them for about 2 years with no issues. They are quieter than King's, which to me is a good thing. I'd buy them again. |
| i have a set of.... | kam
Jan 24, 2003 11:17 AM | | hayes superlight disc hubs laced to velocity vxc rims (bought 'em from larry mettler at mtn. high cyclery for $350). they have been great thus far, and i'm not going to replace them anytime soon. the hayes superlights are rebadged hugi 240 disc hubs. they are just as light and have the newer internals (my wheelset weighs about 1700g with brass nipples and 3X db spokes). some older hugi 240 hubs, the '99 and some '00, had alot of problems, but they have been fixed since then. the tolerances in the rear hub were very tight and they were and easy fix by just adding another spring in the rear hub mechanism. anyways...the pricepoint deal on the hayes sl hubs is awesome, $150 for a front and rear set.
the x317s are a really good rims, but the vxc weighs abit more but is also abit stronger. stan's notubes also works well with both the 317s and the vxcs(just in case you were thinking of getting that). also, check out oddsandendos.com, mike g. has am. classic disc hubs laced to vxc rims for about $400. larry mettler has the wtb speed discs lites (rebadged am classics) laced to vxc rims for $350 (these weigh about 1600g!!!). lastly, the early version of am classics with the grease port feature were very problematic, but the newer version without the grease ports are much better.
here are a couple of links to help you out;
http://forums13.consumerreview.com/crforum?viewall@@.ef7028e
and
http://forums13.consumerreview.com/crforum?viewall@@.ef79d37
and
http://forums13.consumerreview.com/crforum?viewall@@.ef80eab
cheers...and good luck. |
| None of the disc hubs have any of the problems... | shiggy
Jan 24, 2003 11:53 AM | | ...of the earlier non-disc hubs. |
| Mine, 3 years = fine. [nmm] | Mike T.
Jan 24, 2003 11:52 AM | | |
| 2yrs without any problems | Fett
Jan 24, 2003 12:13 PM | | They just continue to spin round and round without a problem. |
| re: Feedback on Hugi 240 disc Hubs needed! | dirtdonk
Jan 24, 2003 12:52 PM | | i've had the hayes elite (which i think are the same as the hugi 240) for about three years. i particularly like them because the freehub is easily servicable. also the design and construction are in my opinion first rate. |
| re: Feedback on Hugi 240 disc Hubs needed! | chris geronimo
Jan 24, 2003 3:15 PM | | thanks all for the feedback. i had heard of some of the past horror stories of hugi 240's and it's nice to hear that the newer ones are, for the most part, top notch. i'll sleep better tonite... thanks again. |
| THEY SUCK! | MWWH
Jan 24, 2003 3:59 PM | | Well some people might have good news stories but I certainly dont. I bought mine late 2000 (the newer series) and after a few rides the front hub had way too much friction -took it to the LBS who sent it to DIRTWORKS (Australia) which was corrected. Thats cool, but after a muddy 24 hour race in 2001 The rear had a LOT of friction and I took it to my LBS to get it cehcked out- the "no tool concept" is total Bullshiet- you need a special tool to access the bearings- the novelty of being able to pull off from your cassette is just that- you then see what you cant access.
Anyways DIRTWORKS Australia had the monopoly and wont sell the tool to a LBS. They charged me $100 bucks for new bearings (even though they are meant to have a three year warranty). I have the original lockring which they sent me back- THEY DRILLED IT OUT AND OBVIOUSLY DIDNT EVEN USE THE SPECIAL TOOL REQD.
I am pissid off for two reasons- (1)I bought the hubs because I thought the swiss quality and sealed bearings would make em better in the mud- I avoid riding in mud like the plague except this once when I had allready paid my entry fee and invested training etc for a 24 Hr race. (2) The arrogant customer service I received from DIRTWORKS who didnt even use the tool that they were meant to have. Im sorry I havent put anything in the review section but it is nice to vent the spleen sometimes.
To contrast I have original M950XTR hubs from 1996 which I also raced in the same conditions- (had two bikes for the race). I have never had to touch them once in six years. Im sure some peole have had O.K experiences but I can truthfully say this has been my worst ever MTB component fiasco.
Cheers |
| THEY SUCK! | BruceBrown
Jan 25, 2003 9:54 AM | | Sorry about your hubs and service experience from the LBS <---> Dirtworks connection. That doesn't sound like a fair scenario to have to deal with and the fact that drilled out your hubs! You ought to contact Hügi and let them know all of those details to see what they say. Something sounds odd enough about that situation that some customer service yanking from your end on all parties involved ought to kick in the "customer is king" rule at some point.
To contrast your experience in mud and to provide another viewpoint to the original poster....
I ride in nothing but mud (thanks to the lovely rainfall here in Austria). My Hügi's are relatively new compared to some of the others responding that have been riding them for 2, 3 or 4 years. Anyway, daily rides since September in nothing but mud, grit, grime, salt and snow with no degradation in performance. That's only 5 months, so it will be interesting to see how they hold up going forward with that kind of torture. I do have the luxury of the wheelbuilder providing service on the hubs anytime I want an overhaul. And he has the tool....
BB |
| No problems here... | Nat
Jan 25, 2003 4:13 AM | | I've had a set for about 4 years and they've been totally reliable. |
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