[AvantDale]

Let me know what parts you end up getting. I want to get a 24h 88mm rim and build it up.

 

[teleguy57]

I'm building up a pair 32/32 in black w/Velocity A23s and Sapim db spokes right now. One wheel laced, lacing the other tomorrow. At the time I ordered they had silver too. They are smooth, and light!

You'll find the hub dimensions in this post courtesy of Lectron.

 

[StefanG]

Another option is BikeHubStore.com. Basically the same thing as the CircusMonkey hubs, but are sold from US (imported from Tiwan I believe). And I believe price is better as well.

 

[offline246]

I built up a set of wheels using the Circus Monkey hubs. Have maybe 200 miles on them so far. I was adjusting the rd tonight when I noticed that the rear wheel would not freewheel, but rather, the rear wheel turned the cranks (when going forward).

Any ideas as to the cause?

Are there any instructions for disassembling these hubs?

-- Thanks!

 

[Sablotny]

I discovered its not very complicated - grab the aluminum end caps and pull!

 

[offline246]

Pulled off the end caps, removed the part with the pawls and the axle. Wiped everything down, regreased and reassembled. Seems ok now. Here is the interesting part. I rode the other day on some wet pavement (was misting out very lightly) and now the rear hub gets wonky??

Can someone explain this - is this just a cheap hub or am I doing something wrong?

-- Thanks.

 

[MaLóL]

Pulled off the end caps, removed the part with the pawls and the axle. Wiped everything down, regreased and reassembled. Seems ok now. Here is the interesting part. I rode the other day on some wet pavement (was misting out very lightly) and now the rear hub gets wonky??

Can someone explain this - is this just a cheap hub or am I doing something wrong?

-- Thanks.

These hubs are great, there is a guy in Spain who has sold over 60 wheelsets with these hubs.

Now the problems are:
-freewheel comes with very little grease or with now grease, so just when you get them, open them and put enough shimano thick grease or similar.

-2nd issue, and this one is a bit more un-known; included berings are low quality, they get rusted or oxided with water, when riding on wet weather or cleaning the bike. BUT, you can find easily decent bearings on fleabay, stainless bearings, with blue seals, for about 7$ each bering, and problem solved, you get a great hubset for a great price.

I will get mine soon, gonna order a bearings kit also.

 

[jmkimmel]

Malol - do you know what the bearing size/type is for these?

 

[MaLóL]

no, i don't

no, i don't know it yet.

 

[jnbrown]

Just built a rear wheel with Circus Monkey hub.
I am really impressed with the quality for the price.
Wouldn't hesitate to use these again.
Only problem I had was the QR skewer fit really tight so I had to sand it down a bit.
Front wheel is next.

 

[dave2pvd]

I'm racing on a pair of 28/32s laced to Major Toms.

So far, no problems. My wheel builder friend turned me on to the CM hubs. Happy to see cartridge bearings in there. Makes for very easy adjustment and maintenance/replacement.

Communication was responsive. 28/32 was not on their eBay storefront. I was told to order whatever I wanted and add a comment that I wanted 28/32. Hubs arrived after ~1 week.

 

[bikerjulio]

In my first post here I noted no apparent lubricant in the freehub. A little light lithium grease and all was well.

Mine are now 18 months old - no problems.

 

[Sheepo]

Will bladed aerolite spokes fit through the spoke holes?

I plan on using them on every side except for read drive which will be dt comps.

 

[Sheepo]

Rear, 28H 225g
38.0 ND ctr to flange
17.0 DS ctr to flange
47.0 DS flange dia
38.5 ND flange dia
3.0 spoke hole, looks like old style aero spokes might fit
3.0 flange thickness, radial head in with CX-rays OK as they need a thick flange when run that way

Front, 24H 80g
32.5 ctr to flange
32.0 flange dia
3.0 spoke hole
3.0 flange thickness

Do you think dt swiss aerolite spokes will work in these hubs?

 

[vortechcoupe]

Will bladed aerolite spokes fit through the spoke holes?

I plan on using them on every side except for read drive which will be dt comps.

Yes, aerolites are 2.3mm wide at the blade, most hubs have spoke holes that are 2.4 or 2.5mm.

 

[Sheepo]

You sir, are a scholar and a gentleman.

 

[alexalecu]

Does anyone know, by any change, the size of the bearings in the front hub?

 

[MaLóL]

I´m building a set of 24+28 wheels with these hubs and a 390g rims.

I´m wondering what butted spokes would be the best... I´m planning on sapim 1.8-1.6-1.8 front and rear. what do you guys think? should i go for supercomp or competition on the rear drive side?

Thanks a lot.

 

[Sheepo]

Depends your weight and power. I would build with comps if you want stiffness. The weight difference is minimal.

 

[MaLóL]

I ended up with sapim lasers 24+28. Could have gone comps with 20+24... hum...

let's see how it end up in terms of stiffness. hope it's good enough.