Hadley 15mm Front Disc Hub: Hadley hubs feature adjustable annular contact cartridge bearings, meaning they're dead easy to service and look after yourself. Axle conversion kits mean that you can swap your frame as often as you like without needing new wheels...
Submitted by
thebronze
a Cross Country Rider
from DFW
Date Reviewed: June 3, 2010
Strengths: Customer service is off the charts incredible. I flogged the disc side lock ring trying to remove it with the park spanner to regrease the bearings. Called Hadley up and a new lock ring and tool were sent out on the spot. 15mm to 20mm conversions, no problem with the right tools. Call hadley and get their spanner, the park spa2 barely works.
Weaknesses: Need a spanner(spa2) and cone wrenches(25/21)
Bottom Line:
I'll be buying more of their stuff based on their service alone. Call them up and they will take care of you. I hate the need for proprietary tools but since they offer them so cheap its worth it.
Similar Products Used: Hope XC, Hope Bulb, Chris King, zoke qr 20+, Pauls disc hub
Bike Setup: Turner 5 spot
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Submitted by
RandyBoy
a Cross Country Rider
from Mammoth
Date Reviewed: November 3, 2009
Strengths: Fully convertible, 20mm, 15mm Maxle, 9mm and QR. Another Hadley first, the front is convertible.
Aerospace quality machining, choice of anodize colors.
Durable
Weaknesses: A little heavy. A bit too blingy in colors.
Bottom Line:
Almost 3000 miles, 600,000 vertical feet, in 9 months. Service the rear every 3 months, nothing on the front, no high pressure hoses for cleaning, spins smooth as the day I got them.
Common sense and proper care, cleaning and lube service will make these last a long, long time.
Submitted by
ansel walter
a Weekend Warrior
from eureka ca.
Date Reviewed: March 21, 2007
Strengths: smooth, strong, good looks.
Weaknesses: weight?
Bottom Line:
This hub needed one freeplay adjustment in all that time including lots of mud rides and a handfull of downhill events. I ran a Cris in back and just had it overhauled for the 3 rd time to keep up with the front .
Similar Products Used: Chris King, ringle, mavic,and many others
Bike Setup: Heckler for about 2 years then Nomad for about 2 years
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Submitted by
Harri Manni
a Weekend Warrior
from Ludvika, Sweden
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2007
Strengths: Smooth feeling, finnsih, strenght? and looks!
Weaknesses: Not cheap.
Bottom Line:
The machine bearings in the DMR hub had to be replaced sooner than later and when I ordered Hadley's rear hub I thought why not go with their front hub also. I doubt I will regret that decision! :)
Along with the hub you get complete 'blueprints' of the hub and partnumbers for all the possible spare parts you might need. (Hopefully never!)
The build quality feels as rock solid as the rear hub, when it 's time for eventuall service it seems to be pretty straight forward procedure.
Right now I could not be more pleased, I will make a new review if I change my mind!
Purchased At: North American Flyers/Lindbergscykel
Similar Products Used: DMR Revolver Supergun (20mm)
Bike Setup: Giant Reign 06. Swapped the hub on the current front wheel, DT swiss spokes/nipples and Mavic XM325 rim.
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Submitted by
Jeremy
a Downhiller
from Hong Kong
Date Reviewed: December 12, 2006
Strengths: Weight strength and quality of finish, and super smooth
Weaknesses: none, zip, nada, limited supply ( thats because the demand for quality is so much )
Bottom Line:
Super quality and finish. I am british so should support Hope but they don't compare and seize if they see mud or water. These are super tough and smooth, worth every single penny.
Weaknesses: little expensive, but you get good quality
Bottom Line:
Very nice product, very nice looking, simple, have not had any issues, has been through lots of street and dj, and dh at whistler, rear hub is just as good too.
Similar Products Used: Specialized "Stout" Front hub
Bike Setup: Demo 9, 888RC, E13, Hadley, Diabolus, King headset, Diabolus...
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Submitted by
nick
from vancouver
Date Reviewed: March 6, 2005
Strengths: quality, easy to rebuild, service
Weaknesses: none...well maby a web site with some info?
Bottom Line:
this hub is as good as it gets, not as expensive as a king but just as good, and the customer service is one of the best. I'm a loyal fan! go hadley go!!!
Submitted by
gregg degear
a Downhiller
from NEW YORK new york
Date Reviewed: February 23, 2003
Strengths: The hub has been bullet proof. I have beat the hell out of it with no real problems. I have a M-1 Intense and the hub is laced to a 321 mavic rim.
Weaknesses: The non disk side flange unscrews it self, It even comes loose after a bit of loctite