A disc hub for perfectionists. The 240s disc is the right choice for all light frame freaks who like things extremely light and refined. A clever design and super-light, high quality components make it an extremely stabile disc brake hub. 100% Swiss made, patent pending.
Submitted by
shimano4
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore Date Reviewed: August 5, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Wset trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
Soon Watt
Strengths:
ultra smooth
Light weight
Weaknesses:
weak engagement
very costly to buy
Similar Products Used:
Shimano RF-30
Quando lite
Bike Setup:
Raleigh aluminium lite with Doere setup and drive train
Bottom Line:
When I lend my bic to my brother in law. The first thing he say to me when he come back after using it is 'Yr bic is ultra smooth! Where did u get yr bic?'
I never regret getting this hub even its very expensive. If u give me back my money and take away my wheelset. I will still buy back this hub of wheelset. No doubt abt it!
Btw, this is a review for both front and rear hub.
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Submitted by
JmZ
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern IN Date Reviewed: November 8, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Still looking - Any suggestions?
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Lightweight, Spins Smooth
Weaknesses:
Price - it ain't cheap
Similar Products Used:
Various Shimano Hubs WTB Lazer Disc Hubs Other No Name hubs stock on bikes
Bike Setup:
Ventana El Fuego with some goodies
Bottom Line:
Build a close out set of the older version from Price Point. Labeled at the time as Hayes Superlights. (They were also labeled as Magura Brand at one point.)
I've got the front wheel built with a Sun Sub IV Rim and 14-15 spokes. Hand-build. It's on it's second rim. Gotta remember two things... 1) Don't try to out jump the guy on the freeride bike, 2) Don't try this when you need to true (and tighten) your front wheel.
They've taken a pounding under my 200 pound behind, without complaint. I'm a XC rider, so no drops, gaps, or north-shore rides on the build, but these hubs are not designed for that either. Had to rebuild the front hub into a new wheel once, and that was done without any issues.
They build into a pretty light and durable wheelset. If I had to pay MSRP - take away at least one, maybe two chilies on the value side.
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Submitted by
Jason Hill
a Cross Country Rider
from Christchurch, New Zealand Date Reviewed: March 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Cragieburn, NZ
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
www.notubes.com
Strengths:
lightweight, quality finish, nice design features
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
XT disc hubs, mavic hubs on crossmax
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Blur XC, Fox F100RLT, Formula brakes
Bottom Line:
These are very nice hubs. I bought mine as a wheelset from Stans (www.notubes.com) with the ZTR rims. They make an awesomely light wheelset and they have held up to my abuse (190lbs). They have some nice little design features like the extra material on the force loaded side of the disc rotor bolt holes. Every mechanic I have spoken to says they are a pleasure to work on as well. If you are building a nice, light and strong cross country wheelset then these are the hubs for you.
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Submitted by
Jay
a Cross Country Rider
from Illinois Date Reviewed: June 26, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Stans
Strengths:
Very Lightweight.Alot cheaper than Cris King.
Weaknesses:
Its ugly.
Similar Products Used:
Cris King.
Bike Setup:
Stans Olympic w/ 240s, front and rear.
Bottom Line:
Well theres not much to tell on the front hub, as long as it spins freely. which it has in the 6 months Ive used it. I dont jump,or freestyle much, just XC race. So as long as it holds up like it has, I can say Id buy it again.
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Submitted by
Nicholas
a Cross Country Rider
from Reno, Nevada, USA Date Reviewed: April 28, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
speedgoat.com
Strengths:
See the bottom line.
Weaknesses:
See the bottom line.
Similar Products Used:
Chris King ISO Front Hub.
Bike Setup:
Custom Sycip Single Speed, this hub is laced via DT butted spokes to a Mavic XM819 disc rim.
Bottom Line:
This is a very nice hub and its extremely lightweight. It required no break in time and spun very well from the beginning. It is kind of pressure sensitive so if one puts the QR on too tight the disc brake rotor could rub. The pressure however does not affect the rotation of the wheel it still spins very freely. I am very impressed with this hub and would not hesitate buying another one.
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