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Alloy J-bend hubs

20/24H; 32/32H

Alloy straight-pull road hubs

20H front 24H rear

Straight-pull road hubs

20H front 24H rear

Alloy J-bend hub

12mm axles

4-pawl ratchet system

6-bolt or centerlock

Standard sealed bearings

Carbon shell straight-pull disc hubs

4 sealed bearings rear, 2 front

4-pawl ratchet

Axles: 100*12mm / 142*12mm

6-bolt or centerlock

standard bearings

6-bolt iso

Alloy J-bend disc hubs

3-pawl cassette body

For J-bend spokes

15/150mm front, 12/190mm rear

$103 USD (standard bearings)

Straight pull alloy hubs

6 bolts disc brake

12/100mm front, 12/142mm rear

Straight pull alloy disc hubs

12/100mm front, QR135mm rear

J-bend aluminum hub

6 pawls each with 3 tips

J-bend non disc alloy hubs

6-pawl ratchet system

Straight pull alloy hubs

Straight pull alloy hubs

Centerlock disc

24/24H

J-bend alloy hubs

6-bolt disc

32/32H

J-bend spoke head

Straightpull spoke head

Normal or ceramic bearings

6-bolt disc

J-bend spoke head

32 holes only

Shimano 105 R7000 series

Internal O-rings and grease sleeve

High-quality cup & cone bearing

Quick-release axles

32/32H

J-bend Centerlock disc hubs

12/100mm front, 12/142mm rear

Shimano Ultegra R8000 series

Straight pull centerlock disc hubs 28/28H

15/110mm E-thru axle, 12/148mm BOOST rear

Limited to 3-cross, non-offset rims

12 speed micro spline

Shimano XTR M9100 series

J-bend spokes

Centerlock disc

15/100mm or 15/110mm front

12/142mm or 12/148mm rear

12-speed micro spline

Shimano DEORE XT series

J-bend alloy hubs

44 points of engagement

Reduced drag ratchet mechanisms

Campy or Shimano road 11spd available

Hope Pro 4 hubs are durable, lightweight, easy to service, versatile, and come in a wide array of anodized colors. Compared to its predecessor Pro 2, the Pro 4 hubs have larger spoke flanges to increase wheel stiffness without any weight penalty. If you want a good combination of price and performance among mid-end hubs, Hope Pro 4 fits the bill.

CNC machined in Barnoldswick, England.

Stainless bearings

Aluminum hub body

4-pawl system (24t engagement)

Straight pull or J-bend spokes

Centerlock disc

Hub shell machined from forged aluminum billet

DT Swiss is one of the largest hub makers in the industry, and is well known for making lightweight, precise, refined hubs with incredible durability. DT Swiss 350s are many cyclists’ budget-minded go-to hubset. We stock them in almost all axle spacings and riding types (mountain, road, fat). Their Star Ratchet system has 18T as standard, with 36T and 54T offered as an upgrade option with an extra cost of $85 or $100 USD.

We can hardly find any negative reviews of the legendary DT 240s. The hubs are durable, smooth-rolling, and easy to maintain at home. The engagement is smooth and can handle a lot of torque. If you re-grease the ratchet (can be done without any tools) you can keep them running quietly.

The old 240s are out of production now.

The most reliable 240 hubs get a major performance boost with the new internal - Ratchet EXP freehub system (firstly used in the 180S). The EXP system has fewer moving parts which contributes to weight loss and faster full engagement. The design also allows the drive-side bearing to move outboard thus creating a stiffer and wider stance.

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3-pawl system (48 POE)

9/10/11 speed compatible

3-pawl system (48t)

6061 aluminum hub shell

9/10/11-speed compatible

DT Swiss 180 hubs are the lightest of the DT Swiss family. The freehub system is even lighter and more reliable thanks to the Ratchet Exp innovation. In the traditional Star Ratchet system, two springs are used to push two ratchets against each other, while the Ratchet EXP 180 hubs require only one spring due to the fusion of the inboard ratchet and hub shell. The reduced number of components contributes to weight loss and increased stiffness by 15% as claimed by DT Swiss. You can perform tool-free maintenance easily at home as the end caps are redesigned for ease of maintenance. SINC ceramic bearings are included - faster than the common steel bearings.

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J-bend alloy hubs

Titanium freehub body

Colors other than silver cost $50 more.

J-bend alloy hubs

Centerlock disc splines

Colors other than “silver” will cost an extra $50 USD.

The Torch road hubs have solid reliable engagement that can handle high torque output. Each pawl has 2 notches with 6 points of contact when you stomp the pedals!   They come in a wide array of options, from different hole counts, brake styles, and various spacing options to match your ride. The hubs have a refined but relatively simple design which makes them easy to service. Though we just list and stock some of the axle spacings and colors for I9 hubs, contact us or leave a checkout note if you want a special order.

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The 1/1 is the latest hubset from the North Carolina company aimed at providing the legendary Industry Nine performance at a more economical price. With its dual-phase pawl system and 45 tooth drive-ring, the hub achieves an impressive 90 points of engagement, just 4° between engagements. The 1/1 is not the most expensive offering but is still dependable and lightweight.

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As the new flagship of Industry Nine, the Hydra hits the headlines with its 690 point freehub system - super responsive!   Despite the massive amount of engagement, they have really low drag due to their clever engineering using the slight flex in the axle to allow additional pawls to bite into the drive as torque is applied. Bearing life is also improved with the axle’s ability to flex slightly under heavy load. Though the Hydra looks similar to the previous Torch mountain hubs, the internals including the axle and end caps are a complete redesign!

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J-bend spoke head

6-bolt disc brake interface

0.52° engagement

We are pleased to announce Carbon-Ti X-Hubs were recently added to our stock offering. These Italian made hubs achieve an excellent combination of durability and fair price, while also staying lightweight. With straight pull spokes and wide bracing angles, X-Hubs build very stable wheels. Keep them rolling smooth for miles with their easy to use bearing preload system. If you’re looking for top-class lightweight hubs for road use, these should be on your shortlist.

Straight-pull disc hubs

6-bolt disc

Super lightweight

4-pawl ratchet system

J-bend 6-bolt disc hubs

Super lightweight

MTB Boost

J-bend alloy disc hubs

Wider flanges & better flange angles

Competitive weight

Chris King has been making high precision hubs in Oregon, USA longer than most of their competitors have been in existence. They have a patented RingDrive system with 72 points of engagement and a distinctive buzzing sound. The unique system is able to handle over 800 pounds of torque and delivers power to the wheels almost instantly. The canted design of flanges greatly boosts hub stiffness. Don’t worry about mud and water seepage as the rear hub has heavy-duty bearing seals to protect against contamination. They are well known for making their own bearings which are the best in the industry. The bearings are steel by default, but If you want to upgrade to ceramic, please leave a note when ordering.

The R45D is the lightest Chris King disc hubset designed for road disc use. The patented RingDrive system promises 45 points of engagement to get your energy instantly transformed to forward momentum. The R45D with 45 POE is quieter and has less drag compared to their mountain hubs.

J-bend alloy hubs

Legendary made-in-house bearings

Ceramic bearing upgrade available

If you get fed up with the clicking sound of the pawl-based hubs, the patented sprag clutch system deployed by Onyx will help you regain inner peace. With any input at the cranks, the sprags wind up and instantly engage!   Although they are heavier than most hubs, the instant engagement, silence, and lowest drag of any hub, attracts many customers. If that’s not enough to turn your crank, perhaps the 23+ color options might entice you!

Onyx hubs feature instant engagement, silent coasting, and low drag, with the mere disadvantage of being a little heavy due to the sprag clutch design. The Vesper nets a weight loss of 65 grams on average compared to the Classic model. An upgrade to ceramic bearings saves an extra 9 grams. Vesper hubs now weigh almost the same as Hope Pro 4s, lighter than most Chris Kings, and within 100g of really lightweight hubs like Industry Nine Hydra and DT Swiss 240s.

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Straight pull spokes

Black anodized color

Super Lightweight

Straight pull disc hubs

24/24H

Anodized black

Heavy-duty stainless cartridges

36 engagement positions

For J-bend spokes

Straight-pull 6-bolt disc hubs

HDC-Hybrid-ceramic bearings upgradable

Straight-pull 6-bolt disc

Ceramic bearings upgradable

36-60 points of engagement

Incredibly lightweight

The KillHill/ClimbHill (King/Kong) hubset is Tune’s #1 seller. These efficient lightweight hubs are made of aviation class aluminum with high strength. Their corrosion-resistant anodized finish comes in a number of classy colors to suit your ride. Available in standard/endurance/ceramic bearings.

At under 300g per hubset, the Prince and Princess hubs (endurance/ceramic bearings) target serious XC racers who are looking for a competitive advantage. The ceramic bearings are rounder and harder than steel bearings which significantly reduce the rolling resistance. A professional hubset made for racing!

Lefty 2.0 and Ocho

J-bend 6-bolt disc

Standard bearings

Straight-pull 6-bolt disc hubs

Lefty 2.0 and Ocho

Standard bearings

Straight pull spoke head

Endurance/ceramic bearings

6-bolt disc interface

Standard bearings

J-bend alloy hubs

Ceramic bearings

Super lightweight

For straight-pull spokes

28/32 Holes for front and rear

Standard or endurance bearings

C-Lock or 6-bolt disc interface

32 holes only

20/110 boost front & 12/150mm or 12*157mm rear

Standard bearings front & endurance bearings rear

Straight-pull spoke head

6-bolt disc brake interface

48t ratchet teeth

Front dynamo hub

German StVZO 6V3W/20” regulation

15/110mm BOOST 32H

J-bend 6-bolt disc

J-bend centerlock disc

12mm thru axle

6 Volt / 3 Watts