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Difference between Shimano rear hubs

t5pwr · 2006-07-12 09:47:35

Just a quick question if anyone can help What is the difference between this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=513 and this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=6187 I can see that the seal looks different and the colour. Has one got a better seal then the other, which is usually…

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12-07-2006 10:47am

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t5pwr

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Just a quick question if anyone can help
What is the difference between this
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=513
and this
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=6187

I can see that the seal looks different and the colour. Has one got a better seal then the other, which is usually better?

Thanks...

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#2 12-07-2006 10:53am
Morgan

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Just the colour/styling. The 580 is a later model than the 570 but they're essentially the same hub. The seals will be the same. Go for XT if you want better seals.

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#3 12-07-2006 11:23am
t5pwr

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Thanks for that Morgan. Was just debating as to which one I would get

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