Shimano Rear Disc Hub

Features

135mm axle width
8/9 Speed compatible
Center Lock system compatible
Cup & Cone bearing 
Smooth rotation 
Double contact sealing
Quick release skewer included 

Weight:FH-M765: 369g Rear QR: 61g

Comments

[Spokewrench]

Before all the rest there was Shimano. These days, there are almost no bad parts. However back in the days, this was not the case and there were many fancy "lightweight" anodized hubs that looked good but did not perform well. They were stupid expensive and served no purpose other than eye candy. Companies such as Ringle, Syncros and countless others come to mind. Everyone thought they could build a rear hub. How hard can it be?? A couple of bearings, a freehub body, seals and to top it all off, a shiny shell. Unfortunately as all these manufacturers and riders come to realize it's not that simple and these hubs simply failed. The seals were poor at best, hubs exploded and riders got fed up and found their senses.

XT and XTR remains the industry standard. The drivetrain just works. There are arguably better hubs and lighter these days with Chris King and others. However, for overall value and performance for the dollar, it's still hard to beat Shimano.