Cassette hub suggestions.

[mtbk]

QUESTION 1:

Hi. I'm wanting to upgrade a Mountain bike from freewheel hub to a cassette hub.

I want it to be Shimano. HG fitting. to fit a 7-speed cassette. I will use a solid through axle but can convert a quick release hub. The hub axel can be 10mm or 12mm.

I need to find a popular model. A mainstream model currently the most popular model that sells a lot. So that it...
...is low and well priced brand new.
...has many new spares being sold.
...has models being sold second hand.
...has spares being sold second hand.

So my question is...
Can anyone with current experience in the bike world at this moment in time suggest such a model?

edit: it is a disc brake bike and I can use spacers if no 7 speeds available.

Replies appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[mtbk]

QUESTION 2:

Hi. I have drawn an arrow on the attached picture below pointing to the part in question.

The part that locks together with the freehub cassette body to the spokes wheel hub.

My question is...
Is this part moulded with/into the centre hub. Or is it welded/fused on afterwards. Or maybe it is threaded on.

There is no mention on diagrams as to whether it is a removable part or non-removable part of the centre hub.

Maybe someone with experience of Shimano cassette hubs can answer this question.

Replies appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[Ajax Bay]

I'm wanting to upgrade a Mountain bike from freewheel hub to a cassette hub.
I want it to be Shimano. HG fitting. to fit a 7-speed cassette. I will use a solid through axle but can convert a quick release hub.

Apologies if you realise this but if you want a wheel with a freehub (to take a 7sp cassette) you need to replace the wheel. Or replace the (current freewheel) hub and relace it to your rim.
Also bear in mind that a 8-10 sprocket cassette freehub is wider than a 7sp one (can use a spacer with a 7sp cassette to use it).
https://sheldonbrown.com/k7.html
It's a "solid axle" btw, not a "solid though axle" - only pointing this out in case you confuse potential hub suppliers. Your rear dropouts will not take a through axle.

 

[88robb]

Hi. I'm wanting to upgrade a Mountain bike from freewheel hub to a cassette hub.

I want it to be Shimano. HG fitting. to fit a 7-speed cassette. I will use a solid through axle but can convert a quick release hub. The hub axel can be 10mm or 12mm.

I need to find a popular model. A mainstream model currently the most popular model that sells a lot. So that it...
...is low and well priced brand new.
...has many new spares being sold.
...has models being sold second hand.
...has spares being sold second hand.

So my question is...
Can anyone with current experience in the bike world at this moment in time suggest such a model?

Replies appreciated.
Thanks.

For a mainstream, affordable, and widely available Shimano HG hub for 7-speed, look for the Shimano Deore M525 or M475 hubset. They are workhorses, found on countless bikes, so new and used hubs and spare parts are everywhere. They're quick-release, but converting to solid axle is straightforward with aftermarket kits.

 

[cyberknight]

Probably easier just to replace the whole wheel

 

[mtbk]

For a mainstream, affordable, and widely available Shimano HG hub for 7-speed, look for the Shimano Deore M525 or M475 hubset. They are workhorses, found on countless bikes, so new and used hubs and spare parts are everywhere. They're quick-release, but converting to solid axle is straightforward with aftermarket kits.

For some reason the moderator has merged my two posts about completely different questions. what a mess. random replys.

But thanks this is the answer im looking for to the question without the arrowed picture.

I'll look up those models. thanks.

 

[88robb]

For some reason the moderator has merged my two posts about completely different questions. what a mess. random replys.

But thanks this is the answer im looking for to the question without the arrowed picture.

I'll look up those models. thanks.

Glad that was helpful. Sorry the forum got messy.

Those bikes should be a great starting point for you. Happy hunting and hope you find the perfect one for the hills.

 

[Ajax Bay]

What were the two questions? Only asking so that the next time I reply to what I inferred from what I thought was the question, I give a more useful answer.

 

[mtbk]

What were the two questions? Only asking so that the next time I reply to what I inferred from what I thought was the question, I give a more useful answer.

I have edited the two starter question posts above titling them QUESTION 1 & QUESTION 2. Hope this is clearer now for correct answers. The two questions should not be confused with one another, they are of different meaning.

 

[mickle]

Re: Question 1. What's the drop-out spacing of your frame? What's your frame material?

Re: Q 2. It's the drive interface between hub body and freehub assembly. Its part of the hub body and you'll only ever see it when you come to replace the freehub. Which for most hubs is probably never. Why do you ask?

Ps. I think you're overthinking all this.

 

[mtbk]

Re: Question 1. What's the drop-out spacing of your frame? What's your frame material?

Re: Q 2. It's the drive interface between hub body and freehub assembly. Its part of the hub body and you'll only ever see it when you come to replace the freehub. Which for most hubs is probably never. Why do you ask?

Ps. I think you're overthinking all this.

first time buyer, bad combination of freewheel respoked hubs, white market bad tollerances. loss of confidence. lots of cargo to haul. in need of a good self service freehub

 

[mickle]

first time buyer, bad combination of freewheel respoked hubs, white market bad tollerances. loss of confidence. lots of cargo to haul. in need of a good self service freehub

What's your OLND?

 

[mtbk]

question 2. I have been advised that the first picture arrowed part is diecast part of the hub forging. this picture seems to be inverse to the first drawing. which would be stronger? could take most tourque? this looks stronger in my opinion. does shimano still make them like this?

 

[mtbk]

What's your OLND?

haven't measured it yet

 

[mtbk]

For a mainstream, affordable, and widely available Shimano HG hub for 7-speed, look for the Shimano Deore M525 or M475 hubset. They are workhorses, found on countless bikes, so new and used hubs and spare parts are everywhere. They're quick-release, but converting to solid axle is straightforward with aftermarket kits.

hi. those models both seem to have a fitting like QUESTION 2 first picture.

Do you have suggestions for models with inverse fitting like in the picture below. It is a disc brake bike.