Author Topic: Changing from Shimano HG to SRAM XD?  (Read 6953 times)

Kit

Changing from Shimano HG to SRAM XD?
« on: October 05, 2025, 07:37:03 AM »
Sorry if this is a stupid question but what do I need to change these Yuananbike carbon wheels from Shimano HG to SRAM XD?

(I'm a total newbie when it comes to wheels!)


Chiyou

Re: Changing from Shimano HG to SRAM XD?
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2025, 08:36:45 AM »
I don't know these hubs specifically, but usually all you need is an XD freehub - take off the old HG freehub and replace it with your new XD one. And when I say 'all' I mean that you may need an XD-specific endcap too.

Typically, swapping freehubs doesn't require any tools even. The freehub needs to be specific to you hub model though, so you may need to ask Yuan An about getting a replacement.

Having said that, there is a remote chance that the Goldix freehubs may work as the Goldix 310 hub is said to look very similar to the Yuan An M14 hubs (see pictures). Here is a link to the Goldix hubs if you want to gamble.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806545992017.html (I'm guessing you want the XD THRU for MTB option (available both in black and silver))

Ultramic

Re: Changing from Shimano HG to SRAM XD?
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2025, 04:01:59 PM »
Surely going back to yuananbike and asking them to supply you with an XD freehub for your hub is the safest bet.

Kit

Re: Changing from Shimano HG to SRAM XD?
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2025, 04:54:38 PM »
I don't know these hubs specifically, but usually all you need is an XD freehub - take off the old HG freehub and replace it with your new XD one. And when I say 'all' I mean that you may need an XD-specific endcap too.

Typically, swapping freehubs doesn't require any tools even. The freehub needs to be specific to you hub model though, so you may need to ask Yuan An about getting a replacement.

Having said that, there is a remote chance that the Goldix freehubs may work as the Goldix 310 hub is said to look very similar to the Yuan An M14 hubs (see pictures). Here is a link to the Goldix hubs if you want to gamble.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806545992017.html (I'm guessing you want the XD THRU for MTB option (available both in black and silver))

Sorry for the slow reply, i've been away with work for a week!

If I take some photos, do you think you could identify the hub?

Kit

Re: Changing from Shimano HG to SRAM XD?
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2025, 04:55:14 PM »
Surely going back to yuananbike and asking them to supply you with an XD freehub for your hub is the safest bet.

I've tried emailing them to ask but they've just ignored me unfortunately

Kit

Re: Changing from Shimano HG to SRAM XD?
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2025, 05:24:54 AM »
Just got a reply from them, they've said $35 + $25 shipping = $60, is that a good price?

Seems a bit expensive?

00Garza

Re: Changing from Shimano HG to SRAM XD?
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2025, 07:53:34 PM »
Just got a reply from them, they've said $35 + $25 shipping = $60, is that a good price?

Seems a bit expensive?

Price isn't bad. The shipping is what tanks it. If you can identify hub, you might be able to find something in local ebay or amazon warehouses.