Pace hub RC-50 XC -> MT-Lock conversion?

[foxb13]

Hi,
Was wondering if this is possible? The hub shell looks similar to me. Is it just replacing the axle and outer caps? BTW, any ideas when these hubs entered the market? I can find the "classic" RC-50 composite hub in the '93 Pace hardware catalogue, but I've no idea for the XC and MT Lock flavours.
Thanks!

 

[foxb13]

Well, I don't have the XC flavour handy, but I did put my hands on a MT-Lock one. The axle is obviously different but the hub shell may be different too as XC model was spec'ed with 12x28x8mm 6001 bearings (by SNR from this eBay auction) whereas my MT-Lock comes with 15x32x9mm 6002 bearings (still by SNR).

 

[justbackdated]

Axle, bearings, flanges and carbon core tube all larger on the MT-Lock

 

[foxb13]

So a totally different beast, in the end. Thanks for the details @justbackdated.

 

[justbackdated]

So a totally different beast, in the end. Thanks for the details @justbackdated.

No worries, I guess with suitably sized bearings an MT Lock axle could in theory be fitted into an XC body.

 

[pacerc200f3]

Well, I don't have the XC flavour handy, but I did put my hands on a MT-Lock one. The axle is obviously different but the hub shell may be different too as XC model was spec'ed with 12x28x8mm 6001 bearings (by SNR from this eBay auction) whereas my MT-Lock comes with 15x32x9mm 6002 bearings (still by SNR).

how to rebuild bearings pace rc50 mt-lock

 

[foxb13]

how to rebuild bearings pace rc50 mt-lock

Slide out the end caps. This will reveal the bearings. These are simply pressed to the hub shell. Remove the circlip found on one side of the hub. Gently tap on one end of the spindle to drive it through the hub shell. Doing so, the spindle will automatically pull out one of the bearings from the hub shell. Removing the remaining bearing still pressed into the hub shell is no different than pulling any other pressed bearing, using a bearing puller or gently tapping on the bearing with a mallet and a pin punch for example. Hope this helps.