Super Boost/157 Hub Recommendation

Most good hubs are available in boost, and super boost. So availability of models shouldn’t really be an issue.

Are you wanting a loud hub, or a quiet hub? Do you care about how many points of engagement it has?

Something that just works no bling - DT Swiss 350

Bling - industry nine, Chris King (cl only)

Silent, expensive bling but heavy onyx

As for advantage of straight pull - there is none. Also no advantage to go jbend either.

Thoughts on White Ind C157 superboost hub?

ocnLogan said:

Are you wanting a loud hub, or a quiet hub? Do you care about how many points of engagement it has?

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Not an issue. Loud- hikers will hear me, soft- I win. My previous bike was very quiet and my current hub (DT370) is a bit louder though I’d say it’s still fairly soft sounding relative to some of the buzzing I hear.

Engagement can probably fill an entire thread or three, but I don’t care. It may perhaps give the perception of “quality”, but I personally don’t see the connection.

006_007 said:

Something that just works no bling - DT Swiss 350…
As for advantage of straight pull - there is none. Also no advantage to go jbend either.

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-Yes, looking at the 350, though only marginally lighter than my current 350’s. Still a very good value!
-Thanks for your view on straight verse j-bend. That certainly increases my options! Straight pull does seem cool, however, if only because it’s new For me.

crank1979 said:

Thoughts on White Ind C157 superboost hub?

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Wow, just looked at C157. Very fancy! Very enticing for a number of reasons like weight, bearings and especially because I can choose silver to match my bike. Still, $400 for just the rear! I wonder if there are better ways to allocate funds for the bike? In addition there is quite a lag time for orders. Though I’m not in a particular hurry it does seem excessive even considering today’s market. Great choice!

crank1979 said:

Thoughts on White Ind C157 superboost hub?

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Extremely good hubs.

My current go-to hubs for 157mm are the new DT350s. Absolutely bombproof, reasonably light, relatively low noise and good price. I also have a wheelset with Onyx Vesper, which are cool because they make no noise, but the rear hub is literally 1/2 lb. heavier than most quality hubs. I've had I9 and hated the noise, and I think the manufacturing quality is lower than DT Swiss. Had two sets of Project 321 hubs that broke. Match the DT350 with some WeAreOne carbon rims and you'll be a happy camper.

Good info- The I9 does look pretty sweet, but I still keep coming back to the DT350. I can’t seem to find the 157 available in Centerlock, however. 32h. Microspline. Any ideas?

I couldn’t find in centerlock either so I just got the 6 bolt. Once they’re on you pretty much forget about the rotors anyway.

mlloyd007 said:

I couldn’t find in centerlock either so I just got the 6 bolt. Once they’re on you pretty much forget about the rotors anyway.

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Yes, I’m sure you’re right. Just thought it’d be nice to have it in the desired configuration for the investment.