Possible to get shimano free hub body for old Record hub?

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Multebear
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by Multebear

I've got this old Record hub sitting around and have no use for it, since it's with campy body. Would it be possible to buy a Shimano free hub body for 11 speed? And which body would I need?

I'm aware that it's possible to run 11-speed campy on shimano, but that's not what I'm interested in.

The hub is around 15 years old.

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Hopefully Graeme will confirm what I'm about to say.

This is the freehub http://www.bikeman.com/FW9856.html

but at some point a few years ago the axle went through a change and this is a replacement for the existing one http://www.bikeman.com/HU9849.html

So, from this vendor, with shipping the conversion would cost over $150.

I'm not fully understanding the aversion to using a Campy cassette. Technically, the compatibility is well established. If it's cost, then at my favorite supplier, Ribble a Chorus cassette is $93 and a Ultegra $50, so a difference of $43 on the cassettes that are considered the longest lasting and best value. So you'd have to wear out 4 Campy cassettes before breaking even on the freehub conversion.

Alternatively just eBay the hub. Those are worth good money, in the $200-250 range in good condition with skewer. Then buy Shimano. That will buy you Durace or 2 sets of Ultegra hubs!
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If that is a record or chorus hub then the freehub required is not the one posted above but the FH-RE415 which comes with an axle too which needs to be used. A shimano version is not available.

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bm0p700f wrote:If that is a record or chorus hub then the freehub required is not the one posted above but the FH-RE415 which comes with an axle too which needs to be used. A shimano version is not available.


I posted a freehub and axle which I believed would provide OP with Shimano compatibility. Why do you think it will not work? The vendor seems to think it will. I'll await a second opinion.
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One.

So let's just say I'm drivin' this buggy...
and if you fix your attitude you can ride along with me.

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by Multebear

Thanks for the advice. I think the ebay solution would be best for me, if shimano 11 speed isn't possible. Do you know exactly which model this is?

BTW how is $ 200-250 possible, if a new hub is about the same?

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by Mackers

It's not.

Last two pairs(!) of those I sold, original quickreleases included, barely fetched $200.

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Multebear wrote:Thanks for the advice. I think the ebay solution would be best for me, if shimano 11 speed isn't possible. Do you know exactly which model this is?

BTW how is $ 200-250 possible, if a new hub is about the same?



Zimbabwean dollars :wink:


I sold a pair on ebay for £90 / $150?? USD not so long back
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because the campagnolo state the replacement part is the RE415 not the BUU015 which fits post 2007 chorus and record hubs only but with the axle from a modern hub it may work but it is uncertain.

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by bikerjulio

Multebear wrote:Thanks for the advice. I think the ebay solution would be best for me, if shimano 11 speed isn't possible. Do you know exactly which model this is?

BTW how is $ 200-250 possible, if a new hub is about the same?


Just list it as a Record hub, # of holes and condition, with good photos. Campy don't make nice shiny alloy hubs any more

Just check eBay sold listings. I just found 3 for record hubs of this style:

Used set $230
Rear only used. Asked $320 went for best offer.
Used set $310, no skewers.
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How many drivers does a buggy have?

One.

So let's just say I'm drivin' this buggy...
and if you fix your attitude you can ride along with me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GekiIMh4ZkM

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In good condition the hubs are valuable.

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by bikerjulio

People not involved in the world of collecting Campy bits might be surprised at the prices.

I remember when I started in 2005 being shocked at NOS Delta brakes at $500+, likewise for the "Sheriff Star" hubs. Later both these were in the $800 range.

By 2013 I'd amassed way too much stuff and had a sale. Made at least 3x on most things.

Used 2009 Centaur alloy Ultra shift shifters (the bad year, but the only alloy one), went for over $300.

Used Centaur Century gray brakes, cranksets, hubs, derailleurs which were being given away in 2008 had become very desirable in Taiwan and Japan.

A used Chorus Ti seatpost went for over $300, and I still have 3 left :)

Depending on the condition of OP's hubs, the hole count (28 best, 32 OK, 36 not so in demand), and whether he has the skewers, I don't think my price estimate is so far out of wack.
There's sometimes a buggy.
How many drivers does a buggy have?

One.

So let's just say I'm drivin' this buggy...
and if you fix your attitude you can ride along with me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GekiIMh4ZkM

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Which is why I was lucky when I scored a set of 28H record hub for £100 + a wheel rebuild with different hubs (I got to keep the record hubs). If I had to buy of ebay I would have had to pay north of £300 to some hungarian.

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