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if you have problems with durability of a very commonly recommended budget hub, maybe you should stop looking for bargains? maybe this time, buy based on quality and reliability?

 

$500 isn't enough for a quality hub set? Main purpose of the post was to see if anyone knew of something good currently in stock.

Bitex wheels are long gone. I have another set on my gravel bike but broke one on my MTB.

 

Or, leave the front alone.. and spend the dosh on a nice rear.

 

Was thinking something along the lines of the Spank Hex but not seeing any in stock 32h with an XD driver.

 

Just got an Onyx Classic and I'm never going back to a traditional hub! Definitely understand not wanting to drop $500 for just a rear hub and not everyone likes the silent freewheeling.

Pretty sure you could get a set of DT Swiss 350s and a 54t ratchet for about $500 total but I don't know about availability.

 

Been interested to try the clutch hubs from Box using the Stealth hubs freehub design. Similar to Onyx but cheaper, of course they are out of stock as well.

 

Hard to beat a DT350 w/ 54T upgrade. They're everywhere, surely someone has one in stock. But you'd need to get the upgrade separately I believe.

 

Agree, and you used to be able to find 350's for a decent price. Now the only seeing one vendor selling a rear hub for $300 then you need to spend another $115 on the pawl kit. Crazy times!

 

Home - Project 321

project321.com

Silent or angry horde of bees buzz, ~1-~2 degs of engagement. Join B1ker's patreon for $1/mo and get a 20% discount on a $415 rear hub. He told me he never had any issues with this brand.

 

I've messed with these hubs before, that's a good lead. See the patreon and it mentions coupons but no specifics.

Thanks for the lead!

 

Nukeproof Horizon Wheels are a good value. I have a set and they have been bombproof and I think they have 104 POE.

 

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Here's a link to Hadley via Unviersal Cycles: Hadley SDH XD "Boost" Disc Rear Hub

Coupon code: RabbitLitter15

brings the total down to $272.00

That is quality and a bargain.

 

IndustryNine 1/1 hubs have 4 degree engagement and they're pretty cheap and well made.

 

CRC - Hope hubs - in stock. 32h XD a few differnt colors. Less than $260 with shipping. Buy the front hub of your choice.

International update | Chain Reaction

An information update for customers outside the UK.

www.chainreactioncycles.com

not the highest engagement but should last you. Some complain about the bearings, but that's an easy swap.

 

Look at Nukeproof horizon V2, have them currently and they are great so far. Also Hunt wheels trail wide, hear great things. Then Bontrager line comp are like 350$ with tons of engagement!

 

Best bang for the buck is a Hope Pro 4 rear hub. Not the best, not garbage, but well built and easy to service. I’ve never had a front hub go bad of any type.

 

Up to $500 on a hubset or wheelet? If wheelset, that takes about $200 for rims spokes and nipples so only leaves about $200 for rear hub and $100 for front hub. So what is the best -$200 rear hub out there? In not sure… but if you are thinking $500 for just hubs the industry 9 1-1s are probably in that range

 

Spank Hex 3.5* $200

SPANK HEX J-Type Rear Hub

The New SPANK HEX DRIVE HUB, featuring: 102T, 6-Pawl 3.5 degree Engagement Full Alloy body and axle Bite Block Alloy freehubs Advanced seal system CLASSIFICATION & INTENDED USE ALL MOUNTAIN TRAIL ENDURO FREERIDE DOWNHILL GRAVEL XC ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SPANK’s HEX DRIVE 102T technology delivers 3.5°...

spank-ind.com

 

Was into these but can't find one with an XD driver in stock anywhere.

 

DT350. Best value in hubs IMO. I do think it's worth the extra $300 for the 240S though - you'll own them for a couple of wheelsets.

 

Bontrager Rapid Drive with 108pt pawl upgrade. Under $200 and bomb proof on my FF ebike. >300g

 

Onyx Vesper rear, $450. DT 350 front. $75. Get them in black and you cannot tell the difference.

 

I have these on my daily rider:

Fantom Hub | Funn - mountain bike components

Very affordable here in Australia, not sure how they compare for price over there though.

102tooth engagement, come in all the driver standards. Only used for 4 months, but I have been happy so far.

 

I have these on my daily rider:

Fantom Hub | Funn - mountain bike components

Very affordable here in Australia, not sure how they compare for price over there though.

102tooth engagement, come in all the driver standards. Only used for 4 months, but I have been happy so far.

Got a pair of Funn 157mm hubs for my Salsa Cassidy. So far so good, seem like nice buzzy hubs.

The Ztto (DT knockoff) hubs with boost spacing & 54 tooth ring drive are $100 from aliexpress.

 

Join B1ker's Patreon for a dollar a month and you'll get a hefty discount on Product321 rear hubs. 1-2 degs of engagement: silent or buzz.

 

For DT ratchet engagement, Erase hubs, check those out. Better value than DT. Come stock with 60T engagement, titanium driver, preload adjustment. Cost is probably right around $500 USD.

If pawl and tooth is your thing, check out Factor hubs.

 

For DT ratchet engagement, Erase hubs, check those out. Better value than DT. Come stock with 60T engagement, titanium driver, preload adjustment. Cost is probably right around $500 USD.

Erase hubs seem interesting - looks like they pull design cues from DT’s EXP ratchet design, but have adjustable hubshell bearing pre-load (with a lock collar) like a Chris King. The ratchet is still within the freehub (like a DT) so Erase’s 60POE is darn near the theoretical limit for reliable ratchet teeth. (Vs a Chris King that has the ratchets in board and between the hub flanges).

too bad there is no Erase distribution in the USA