I have never had any disc system, so I know nothing about them. However I need a front disc setup so I have invested £7.31 posted in a NOS XT HB-M765 hub. My reasoning was (a) it was cheap, (b) I can build a wheel with standard retro-length spokes that I have in stock, rather than have to buy in short ones for a six-bolt hub.
I am assuming that I'm limited to a Shimano rotor, which should come with a lock ring and I can fix the lock ring with a cassette removal tool, also that a 160mm rotor is enough for a ten stone rider, but if I'm wrong I'd be grateful to know.
Questions though:
a. is the suspiciously low price for the hub down to centrelock having a bad reputation, like say developing play or working loose?
b. am I limited to using a Shimano brake, or are there any compatibility issues with say a Hope Mini?
I am assuming that I'm limited to a Shimano rotor, which should come with a lock ring and I can fix the lock ring with a cassette removal tool, also that a 160mm rotor is enough for a ten stone rider, but if I'm wrong I'd be grateful to know.
Questions though:
a. is the suspiciously low price for the hub down to centrelock having a bad reputation, like say developing play or working loose?
b. am I limited to using a Shimano brake, or are there any compatibility issues with say a Hope Mini?