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Written by Alan Starrett
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Sunday, 17 September 2006 |
 | | 2007 Shimano XTR HB-M975/M970 Front Hubs |
Day six of the 2007 XTR component review and pricing preview. Today we move on the new XTR fronts hubs. Much like the cassettes yesterday there is no huge departure here, just continuous refinement. The already legendary seals have been improved and now a 14mm 7075-grade alumium alloy axle for increased stiffness. The disc version stays with the lightweight, patented center lock system. ETA is early October so we are keeping an eye out and will let you know as soon as we have them.
HB-M975/M970: Front Hubs
Offered in both disc & non-disc versions, the redesigned XTR hubs offer improved durability & increased rigidity:
• Improved seal design:
Based on Dura-Ace’s improved seal design & internal grease sleeve, durability is improved while service intervals are extended.
• 14mm axles:
The 7075-grade alloy axle improves rigidity by 40%. The new axle design also makes serviceability easier through the use of one cone wrench and a 5mm Allen wrench.
• Angular Contact Bearings:
A serviceable sealed bearing assembly that handles both vertical and lateral forces exerted by the wheel.
Shimano XTR HB-M970 28h Front Hub - MSRP $120.95
Shimano XTR HB-M970 32h Front Hub - MSRP $120.95
Shimano XTR HB-M975 28h Centerlock Front Disc Hub - MSRP $129.95
Shimano XTR HB-M975 32h Centerlock Front Disc Hub - MSRP $129.95 |
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