Sponge Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hey, this is aimed more at the older riders who would be familiar with this hub.. I've got a Hope Mono rear hub on the back of a 24". Is it possible to mod this hub to have more engagement points? Mainly to save money for now (Pro 2 in future) but really would like to see how far I can experiment with this hub whilst I'm using it. I seem to remember a while back someone did something with the freehub body/springs/pawls of an XC rear hub (same internals as a Mono IIRC?) so it'd give twice the amount of EP, albeit with a long term gamble. Anyone know how it's done? It's an old hub but a quality piece of old kit so I'm just seeing if it can be improved in any way. Willing to take risks. For clarification: Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials hoe Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) springs and pawl are the same as the xc and bulb, but the bulb hubshell came with a 36 ep ratchet thing in it rather than the 21ep the mono has. there is a bulb in the fs for 15 notes, you could swap all the bits over and get the extra ep's couldn't see how you could mod it other than machining the freehub body to a 6 pawl system, but you'd still be better doing that with a bulb hub shell on and getting 72 ep Edited January 28, 2013 by trials hoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Is it possible to mod this hub to have more engagement points? Unfortunately not safely or easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 you´d have to shorten 2 of the pawls,assuming there are 4,but you´d have to harden them after. and your driver bearing life would shorten dramatically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Reynolds Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 you´d have to shorten 2 of the pawls,assuming there are 4,but you´d have to harden them after. and your driver bearing life would shorten dramatically Always thought the mono had 3 pawls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 didnt know about them,then i see no point in trying it other than said above,machining or another hubs driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Yep, there are three pawls, and no extra bearing supporting the freehub - therefore there are no easy / safe modifications available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks for all the advice guys. I thought it might be possible transplanting pieces from other Hope hubs but guess I was wrong! No worries, the Mono's a classic and the 21ep should be more than enough to have a blast on 24" for now. Just need to settle with a sensible ratio next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) 20:14! Edited January 28, 2013 by Skoze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 22:15! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks for all the advice guys. I thought it might be possible transplanting pieces from other Hope hubs but guess I was wrong! No worries, the Mono's a classic and the 21ep should be more than enough to have a blast on 24" for now. Just need to settle with a sensible ratio next! From what I can remember the bulb hubs felt alot nicer, I wod buy that one if it's £15 You will get the ££ back by selling your mono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 22:15! 20T chainring up front Save for a Pro2 Sponge, it's the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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