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@raphaelkoikoi83262 жыл бұрын
I used your video to install pawls and spring on an xdr hub. And then install it on my Bontrager Pro3V wheel. It worked. It was too easy so much so I was surprised at how little time it took once I got all the parts I needed. Good Stuff.
@justintocco17854 жыл бұрын
Based on your suggestions, I went to my local Treck dealer and purchased new 27.5 Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheel with this hub and added the extra pawls. Many rides on the wheel with zero issues and noticible engagement. Best $130 I ever spent. Thanks 😊
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Such a good upgrade for the cost
@aboodiaz2626 жыл бұрын
Man , very helpful stuff , very underrated channel , you need more subs man salute
@Jamesthebikeguy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it!
@tambouyahia87162 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy Good morning, from which site or store did you buy Pawls
@CordlezToaster3 жыл бұрын
Hey James, I just did this upgrade an I love the difference it made. I feel I have more control in the climbs now. If anyone is sitting on the fence about this upgrade it’s worth it. Really appreciate you making the video on this. It made it really simple and stress free. Thanks a heap!
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad you got it done and have fun!
@Kralasaurusx4 жыл бұрын
Super helpful. I'm just about to swap out my Shimano hub for an XD and probably wouldn't have realized that I could upgrade to 108t without coming across your video. Thanks dude!
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@thijsgruwez37533 жыл бұрын
Ordered the parts. then realised I will need a tool to unmount the 12-speed cassette so I ordered a tool kit. Before using the tool, I first tried to gently pull off the outer ring which comes out of the cassette (which turned out to be the tip of the xd driver, I'm such a noob at this haha) and... pulled the whole thing off all together. All pals perfectly in place. Lucky me. Placed the 3 new pals and springs easily and slided the complete casette with xd driver onto the wheel again. Piece of cake. For sure double as much clicks for every full wheel spin. I'm quite curious if I will also feel any difference. Thanks for the tip
@1Longranger3 жыл бұрын
The 2022 Trek Fuel EX8 I have comes with a 108 poe hub from the factory. Nice!
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Oh that's awesome
@don-balsawood39322 жыл бұрын
Great video, informative and succinct for nervous "mechanics". Thanks!
@nvkulk4 жыл бұрын
Thanks I used your video to service my free hub Awesome job
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍 happy riding
@nadeeraweerasinghe42134 жыл бұрын
This video is just what I was looking for. I have a Fuel ex 5 which Also has the same 54 tooth hub. I love the bike but the latency of hub engagement has been bothering me a bit. You specially notice it when you are going uphill and quickly trying to shift gears. Never realized it was this easy (and cheap) to double the engagement. Now hopefully my local trek shop has these parts. Again super helpful video!
@PabloMollAN5 жыл бұрын
Very useful video James. Thanks a lot for uploading this. I just did it. Blew my mind. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hope you have a great time riding!
@HomestarWayners2 жыл бұрын
That was awesome! Super helpful- gonna tackle this tonight!
@miguel.meizoso Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t find this grease. Other suggestions for lubing?
@SickMemberShaun3 жыл бұрын
Does it need to be specific grease or can I use the same grease i use in my hope hub ?
@daem3n3 жыл бұрын
Dude. This video is gold! Thank you so much! I will be doing this for sure.
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@JohnFHendry2 жыл бұрын
It would seem best to add the 3 pawls to go to 108 PoE from 54 when new so pawl ends have equal engagement, as there must be some ware occurring to the pawls contact points on an all mountain E-bike doing a lot of technical climbs in low gear. Correct?
@willbennett71075 жыл бұрын
Replacing my free hub body as my cassette has chewed straight through the damn thing so definitely going to do this upgrade when I get my new free-hub
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
What cassette were you running? Chewing freehub bodies is pretty normal especially for cassettes that rely on individual cogs rather than carriers.
@oarlopez4 жыл бұрын
where can i buy this special grease? is´t like dt/swis?
@sebastiengiovannelli8556 Жыл бұрын
Hello, can you help me ? I would like to know which microspline freehub I can put on a bontrager line comp 40 ?
@ethanholt8835 Жыл бұрын
By any chance do you still have that shimano freebody you could sell?
@leethursfield6669 ай бұрын
I've had to replace 2 of my hyperdrive hub they are awful the cassette keeps slipping on the hub chewing it to bits when pressure is applied. I'm looking to replace set up to campagnolo hub and cassette
@illusion3472 жыл бұрын
I can't seem to find the Bontrager hub grease online. If I keep the stock hub body, is it absolutly necessary to add grease ? or could i just use my finger to spread the grease that is already on the other pawls? Thank you !!
@jeremydecatelle26803 жыл бұрын
I will do the same thing but do i need to change the end cap? Is it the same end cap for shimano/sram?
@allenjanes59766 жыл бұрын
Yeah, nice job. Thanks for the info. I have line 40's n love em
@Jamesthebikeguy6 жыл бұрын
Nice, so you have already enjoyed the 108t of engagement!
@DPAY10004 жыл бұрын
Is this the hub that comes with a 2014 trek remedy 9 27.5? Thank you
@PopoySD4 жыл бұрын
I have a Trek with the rapid fire rear hub. So all I have to do is buy the extra pawls and springs if I’m just increasing the engagement points? I just want to make sure because I’m new to all this. Thanks!
@bernarddahl4 жыл бұрын
James, your vids helped me steer through my new wheel purchase, many thanks! Liked everyone I came across. The stock wheels on my bike came with this hub; the Bontrager paradigm 25 comp has the 54-tooth hub. My new wheels, the Aeolus Pro 5s, come with 24 teeth. As far as you know, is there any way to switch these, to get the 54T (which would be boosted to 108!) on the Aeolus 5s? Other than rebuilding the wheel to switch the hubs, of course. Thanks + cheers!
@jongaquarius3 жыл бұрын
nice Video, just wondering if i can do the same for duster elite boost148 hub?
@christianr96292 жыл бұрын
hi james what is the difference between stock Shimano free hub and the XD driver?
@matthewmoran1271 Жыл бұрын
One is for shimano the other is for sram
@jamstonuk3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever changed the bearings on this hub or know how to. Trying to figure out if you need to remove the ring that the pawls engage with before trying to knock the axle through from the non drive side 🤔
@chrissahagun48032 жыл бұрын
Can you please add links to where we can buy this stuff at?
@or-ian6973 Жыл бұрын
Careful when pulling the hub off. I shot two pawls across the garage.
@azwaniskandarazmi81772 жыл бұрын
Hi James...I am currently using Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50....is it possible to change the current freehub to 108t as well as u shown in this video?
@jaimebalgoa23214 жыл бұрын
Thus the 32 hole rim will be compatible to this 28 hole hub? Coz i have roscoe 7 planning to upgrade my rear hub.
@vegaone5712 жыл бұрын
Do I really need this soecial grease? Seems like Bontrager is just selling one standard grease nowadays. Cant find this special little bottle with hub grease. I have normal waterproof grease here, is there a difference?
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
Do not do not DO NOT use standard waterproof bike grease. You will end up with broken teeth on your pawls. You don't have to buy the Bontrager grease, DT Star ratchet grease works well, Phil wood makes hub grease, lots of brands. The viscosity and weight of grease inside your hub is very different from run of the mill waterproof grease
@vegaone5712 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy Thanks for the superfast answer! Can you link the Bontrager hub grease? I cant find it..
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
No they don't sell it online just though the bike shop. Most any bike shop should have suitable hub grease. Brand doesn't matter as much as the type. Ask and they will get you something appropriate.
@julianrodriguez34513 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video my question is can i modify the free hub body from my trek marlin7 to use a 12 speeds cassette?? Thanks again
@sveinungraheim59924 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am in trouble with my 2019 fuel ex 9.8. The free hub is destroyed, on of the pawls has loosend and destroyed the free hub. When I first removed it, the free hub was loose. I cleaned it, took out the pawls and put the wheel back on to the bike. For transportation m.m. When I took the wheel off again, I am not able to take off the free hub. It rotates smooth, but I just cant remove it. So, dear expert, how much force can I use? Or are there any other tips? I am waiting for a new free hub and new pawls, so I dont need to take to much care about the old hub. Am I in trouble or are there some "easy fixes"? I have spaces for 6 pawls, that means I can put in all 6 and get a tighter and stronger hub? Thanks! Sveinung, Bodø, Norway
@brasso93933 жыл бұрын
Is there any big difference of this hub vs those on Kovee TLR X-Caliber 2021 model? The rims are the same though. Trying to justify the xtra $
@tomerttb4 жыл бұрын
What can I do if the axle end cap is not coming out? Tried with hand/glove Tried with pliers, using lether to protect from scratches. Any ideas? Thx
@gonzalopenagos1351 Жыл бұрын
So it means that with these 3 pawls you can get extra 54 points of engagement; the free hub always works engaging alway 3 pawls at a time?
@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын
The pawls are phased, so 3 work at a time.
@chrislitova68124 жыл бұрын
If i have the new sram GX 520% cassette on my bike shouldn’t it already have the XD driver on it ? Including the 108t or is it possible for an XD driver to still have 54t? Cheers from chris
@justinjohnson30394 жыл бұрын
Great Video. My end cap seems stuck on, wont come apart. Any tips on that?
@rickyrez4527 Жыл бұрын
insert into a vise and pull up. (use soft jaws)
@squancher-married83963 жыл бұрын
Will this work for bontrager 148 boost hub that comes with 2019 stache 7
@virkelie2 Жыл бұрын
Some say that increasing the engagement of the hub weakens the hub. Is this true? If it is, could someone explain why?
@clpbrd4 жыл бұрын
I have line 40 wheels with 54t rapid drive, would I be able to do this same conversion?
@scottwhittet52264 жыл бұрын
good video , not too long - just hat we need to know. Suggestion : include sourcing options for the springs and pawls , most bike shops do not have these parts.
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
The souring option is your local bike shop. Bontrager isn't sold on Amazon, nor should that be the place you buy bike parts.
@brycecole4324 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a 2019 EX 7 and the hub stopped engaging completely. Since I need to rebuild it do I just buy double to springs and prawls?
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Well it depends on what broke. Have you taken yours apart yet
@rAyBieS254 жыл бұрын
what alternative grease can you use if the "special" grease isn't available?
@patrickesper22524 жыл бұрын
Same question. Just following hoping for an answer.
@reidizon59743 жыл бұрын
I have a domane al3 disc adn it came with a formula hubs and would like to change the free hub to a 6 pawl. what free hub body can be a good upgrade or you recommend? thanks
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
I don't believe those wheels have an option for upgrading.
@dylanalmony77354 жыл бұрын
I have a trek marlin 6, this will work on that right?
@artigasandres3 жыл бұрын
Some link to buy?
@italianrelic4 жыл бұрын
James... I have 2017 Bontrager line pro 40 it has an xd driver but 3 pawls only. What your saying is if I buy the items you stated I can go to 108 no problems? Thanks if you respond!
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Yes so long as they have the rapid-drive hub.
@andrewa.33043 жыл бұрын
Will this work on aeolus pro5?
@bartoszodrobinski28154 жыл бұрын
Hi. Great guide. I have got a slight issue though. I am unable to get that little cap off. Tried to wedge something in to remove it but it won't move. Any tips? Thanks
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Rag and some pliers
@bartoszodrobinski28154 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy done and dusted! Great video!
@michielstuip35479 ай бұрын
I have the same issue! The XD driver end cap came easily off. Getting the Microspline version on was very hard. And even harder to get it off. There is a rubber o-ring inside and on the wheel axis is a ringed slot. I ordered a new one (damaged the cap in despite using a rag between pliers. Also some of the springs got damaged. Ordered new springs and a end-cap! Will soon try it again!
@many_padd3 жыл бұрын
Do I have to reapply some grease if my I dont change my hub and my bike is new?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
You need to add grease if you had pawls
@dannyvisitacion89754 жыл бұрын
Hi Is that work For marlin 5 cuz I’m planning to upgrade my bike to twelve speed the way you demonstrate on the video look cool thank you .
@luongk883 жыл бұрын
Will a Marlin 5 hub even accomodate a 12 speed casette?
@BramBiesiekierski4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Im total newb with mountain bikes. Bought my first hardtail last week. (2020 Trek Roscoe 8) Does this upgrade apply to this bike? It has 27.5 Bontrager Line 40. But the hub spacing is Boost 141. (Not the standard Boost 148.)
@BramBiesiekierski4 жыл бұрын
Just looked at the specs on the Trek site. The rear hub is : Formula DCL-141Q. I take it this is not the one in the video?
@mouradmougou52495 жыл бұрын
Does it really make a big difference, because for me (16 y/o) €30 is not cheap for these small parts. And do you think I can use sram butter instead of bontrager lube?
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
It is for sure worth it, and comparison very cheap for the performance you get
@mouradmougou52495 жыл бұрын
Jamesthebikeguy thanks, and about the sram butter vs bontrager lube?
@trp17514 жыл бұрын
@@mouradmougou5249 Lube is lube. Bike specific is a bonus.
@philbrown8056 Жыл бұрын
It's really a shift design. They are well known for spinning in the rim!
@peteradamczyk3 жыл бұрын
Hello, do you think that upgrade would be possible in Trek Fuel EX 5 from 2021? The hub in tech specs is described as "Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle" . There is nothing about "Rapid Drive". I've noticed that on EX 8 from 2021 the hub is described in the same way.
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
It will not. The 2020 EX5 came with the generic Bontrager hubs. (Rebranded OEM).
@peteradamczyk3 жыл бұрын
Sad :( Thank you for the fast answer.
@julianrodriguez34514 жыл бұрын
Good video can I make that up grade for any kind of bontrager hubs I have a marlin 7 2019 thanks
@islandaerial34143 жыл бұрын
Hack: Wrap a thin piece of string around the pawls to compress them when dropping into the cage
@kidShibuya4 жыл бұрын
How do you remove the endcap? No video covers this
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Pull it off. No trickery it just pulls straight out
@kenbrooks88703 жыл бұрын
Yes an old post but for future reference, I used an automotive pilot bearing slide hammer. It popped right out with no damage.
@scottwhittet52264 жыл бұрын
Question: does "upgrading from 54 tooth to 108 tooth by adding (3) more pawls to the existing freehub body make the hub coasting sound louder or quieter ? I want quieter and with less slipping action when I start to pedal again after a freeheel/coasting section of road or trail ... ?
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Louder
@benbassett11242 жыл бұрын
Add more grease, for less noise!
@BillDavisVBKI Жыл бұрын
@@benbassett1124 not really. Over doing the grease just causes other issues.
@1brandonbowman4 жыл бұрын
If i have oval concepts 327 where would i find that part I’m coming up with nothing that says how many teeth are on it
@virkelie2 Жыл бұрын
I don't understand. How does adding 3 pawls increase the engagement from 54 teeth to 108 teeth? Adding the 3 pawls does not double the number of teeth in the hub (if it does, how??).
@rogeliopitti71204 ай бұрын
It is because the pawls spacements aren't equal. Original setup is 3 spaces at 120 degrees. If spacement were equal with 6 pawls they have 60 degrees, but then you don't have more engagement points. But itsn't equaly spaced, probably nearly up and down 60 degrees.
@nandamandir78804 жыл бұрын
Other than a louder hub, what’s the benefit of upgrading to 108t?
@njackson31484 ай бұрын
You have twice the amount of engagement while pedaling. There is almost zero dead zone from coasting to pedaling.
@chrisraymond77794 жыл бұрын
I'm going to give this a go when I pick up my Aeolus Pro 5's
@clarks8884 жыл бұрын
You may not notice much difference if you're mostly riding on pavement (which I am assuming based on the wheels you mention). The rapid engagement is really really nice off-road where you tend to stop and resume pedaling a lot more often, and you want the hub to engage quickly. 54 teeth is a pretty good amount for the road though (for comparison, a Chris King R45 hub has 45 points of engagement). The upgrade to 108 teeth on your Aeolus wheels certainly won't hold you back in any noticeable way (the tiny extra drag from three more pawls is only present while coasting), so go for it if you want a fun little project! Put some nice, supple tires on there with latex tubes while you're at it!
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
While Clark is right there wont be that much difference on the road it is still going to be a nice and fun upgrade. Good luck!
@Twisted_Biscuit5 жыл бұрын
If I have an sram cassette on line 30 wheels, can you just add more pawls to it or do you need a new driver entirely?
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
Just add the 3x pawls and 3x springs. Your local trek dealer can get these for you.
@czapla19804 жыл бұрын
3 pawls, 3 springs and grease ;) That sounds like a crazy cheap upgrade to my new Remedy 9.7 with 27,5 LINE 30 COMP wheelset. I wanted to change wheelset and breaks, but yesterday came up with new idea regarding wheel - a 108t hub upgrade, and better rims. Any suggestions? :)
@litosoneja4 жыл бұрын
James, can I upgrade my Aeolus pro tlr disc to a more point of engagement and do you know the Bontrager part number I need to buy. Thanks
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
If they have the Rapid Drive hubs its the same PN as this.
@rodncru14 жыл бұрын
Hello, i have a Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle. Can i upgrade it using this method?
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Only if it is a rapid drive hub.
@rodncru14 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy thank you.
@digitechreprographics38375 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you have any idea how to find a end cap for these wheels? Looked all over the place with no luck. Thinking Dt swiss 148x12 might work but not sure.
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
DT end caps will not work. What freehub body do you have, I can help find the PN for you.
@digitechreprographics38375 жыл бұрын
Bontrager Shimano Spline Rapid Drive 108t Line Free Hub Body 527058 Trek@@Jamesthebikeguy
@DirtyWabbit4 жыл бұрын
Did switching to 10-50 required derailleur adjustments? Guessing you had 11-50 previously?
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
This was a new Wheelset for me so the freehub bady was required for my build. The answer to your question is yes, you will need to adjust the derailleur
@DirtyWabbit4 жыл бұрын
Jamesthebikeguy im also installing a new wheel set. Which is why I’m going xdrive. I hate adjusting the derailleur. Dammit
@FlorianErtelt4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 Remedy 8 XT and wondering if I can do the same upgrade?
@mortadhaabdul5654 жыл бұрын
What wheels do you have? You have to know what freehub you have!
@iamxray5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video! Can you share online store where can I find this parts?
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
Links are in the description of the video
@oli29775 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy well there not? Where are the links to the products
@raphaelkoikoi83262 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@tomfrantz4 жыл бұрын
Such a well made video. Thank you.
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, thanks
@toddedgington18444 жыл бұрын
Hi looking at buying some hope wheels. I have a 2018 trek remedy 7 can you tell me which hub body I need please? It’s 11 spd and all original SRAM? Cheers
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
What groupset?
@MaxMustermannnnnn5 жыл бұрын
I cant slide the freehub body in right place. Is it necesssary to remove the casette?
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
It makes it easier with the cassette off but not required. Make sure your pawls are seated properly and the bearing spacer in the middle of the freehub is aligned before you put the freehub back on.
@ardesheerford17412 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@furiousstylze15 жыл бұрын
Hey great video, I have the 2019 trek fuel ex 5, can this be done to that hub as well or do I have to get a whole new rear hub?
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
New hub. The EX5 does not use this hub
@natedawgg775 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy do you know if the ex 5 has the ability to be upgraded at all?
@RedStarCycles3 жыл бұрын
What's the actually mechanical effect or advantage of doubling the number of pawls? If the ID on the ratchet teeth is about 30mm than each pawl will move a maximum of about 1.5mm (ok 1.72mm) until it catches the ratchet (engages). Given that the number of pawls doesn't change that distance, engagement cant be any quicker. Six points of engagement will certainly be stronger because there will be less stress on the parts but how often do pawls fail from a compressive force? 40 years ago when ratchets had fewer teeth, there was some advantage to more pawls because you could get a tiny 'dead spot' before the pawls engaged but with 30 plus ratchet teeth (54 on the Bontrager) that's not a thing. The noise aside (which sounds great - NGL) is there any way to measure this increased strength or notice any difference? Also what does 108 tooth engagement mean? Each pawl still engages with 54 teeth and you're not doubling the number teeth. 3 and 6 tooth engagement would be more accurate.
@masterg78953 жыл бұрын
I understand that you have good knowledge of mechanics and how things work, there's no doubt. But i did this upgrade at the Trek shop recently and there is a very noticeable difference in the engagement when pedaling and when just moving the bike around, the ratcheting sound is twice as much, just from moving the bike around and letting the wheel turn slightly, the amount of clicks you hear is insane!
@willemteale50202 жыл бұрын
The hub is 2 phase, so the gap between the pawls vary, so when you add the extra 3 they engage as the other 3 are inbetween the teeth in the drive ring
@rickyrez4527 Жыл бұрын
you change your engagement of the drivetrain from 6 degree to 3 degree which feels instantaneous. more engagement points helps when climbing rock gardens, or climbing in general... only downside is the added friction (and noise). basically great for climbers and sprinters not so much dh or descenders. if serviced properly you should not worry about the pawls failing.
@DOM44553 жыл бұрын
Have you got a link for the parts
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
No but your local bike shop should be able to help.
@stevex10733 жыл бұрын
Excellent instruction
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@THSimagery4 жыл бұрын
What hey there! Thanks for the tut!!! Sweet! Saving me some doe! What tool are u using to remove the cassette?
@zTurtle134 жыл бұрын
Any idea if this upgrade would work on the Bontrager Paradigms?
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
If it has RapidDrive hubs
@andrewbray29243 жыл бұрын
Did you end up trying this out? I'm just trying to figure out if the pawls are definitely compatible. The ones on the website say for mtb 148
@jeffbonzerpeterson4 жыл бұрын
Do they make an upgrade that’s the Shimano style?
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@cwl0205845 жыл бұрын
James, would this same upgrade work on the Paradigm Comp 25? It also has the rapid drive 54 hub.
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
I believe so. Have not had a chance to pull apart a paradigm comp 25 but I believe it has the extra spots in the freehub body as well.
@cwl0205845 жыл бұрын
Jamesthebikeguy just an FYI for anyone wondering this same upgrade does apply to the Paradigm Comp 25! Just upgraded the wheels on my Checkpoint ALR 5 to the Comp 25’s and had the hub upgraded to the 108 engagement! Sounds sweet!
@leethompson56355 жыл бұрын
May sound like a daft question but what performance upgrade does this give the bike? Does it make the hub more durable in terms of reliability?
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
It gives faster engagement, for better control pedaling. Shouldn't make any difference with reliability
@leethompson56355 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy that's cool thanks man 👍
@Dilberto882 жыл бұрын
Will the increased POI lend to nastier pedal kickback? I have a 2021 Trek Rail 9.8 GX.
@mikemike26054 жыл бұрын
How do you tell how much engagement you have on your rear hub?
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Looking up the specs, counting the teeth and doing some math. Those are the typical ways
@mikemike26054 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy Sorry I thought it would say it on the hub my bad,,all I see is 40mm I think it’s very small..
@curtisg.86715 жыл бұрын
Would you know if the new trek ex 5 can be upgraded to this or just the 8 and up?
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
Just bikes with the Rapid Drive 54t, so not the EX5
@curtisg.86715 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply. I just got the 2020 fuel ex 5 and confirmed what you stated. A bummer but doesnt mean I cant ride it so again thanks for great video.
@jamesturner98585 жыл бұрын
Do you know if Bontrager offer a micro spline hub body for there 108 rapid drive
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
They sure do. It is Trek PN: 594204, you can get it at your local bike shop
@jamesturner98585 жыл бұрын
Jamesthebikeguy thanks very much, I’m considering upgrading to the new shimano xt 1-12 groupset, so wanted to make sure I didn’t need a new rim
@marviorose76143 жыл бұрын
Awesome man thank you
@ilgour3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, very usefull
@punkee803 жыл бұрын
Can i use park tool grease?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
No. That is far to thick and will end up causing your Pawls to not fully engage and risk slipping/chipping
@tranhoanglong0804885 жыл бұрын
My bike is Trek Fuel Ex 7 2019, can it upgrade like this? The guys in Trek store told me that i can upgrade it myself and sold the part to me :(
@Jamesthebikeguy5 жыл бұрын
Does it have the rapid drive 54t hub? If so then yes
@kochobass4 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy I am kind of new to the bike scene... I have 54t hub on my trek slash 8 2020... If I am not mistaken all I have to do is to order springs and extra 3 teeth and that's it cause 54t already has space for 6 teeth? :)
@kochobass4 жыл бұрын
Forget about it... i've read everything and now know about it :)
@italianrelic4 жыл бұрын
Does it work on any Bontrager? I’m wanting to upgrade my stache 9.7 2020 model to 108
@Jamesthebikeguy4 жыл бұрын
As long as the bike has a Bontrager Rapid Drive hub
@lukeneave3 жыл бұрын
What’s the part number for the xd driver?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
All the part numbers I have are listed in the description below the video
@jesseesquivel11584 жыл бұрын
Do i need to chande to xd driver to get the 108 tooth?