Choosing between hubs

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by Multebear

BTW there are no rules that dictate, that front and rear hub needs to be from the same manufacturer. It’s true that Shimano don’t make a 20h front hub for Enve rims. But ppl usually don’t have problems with front hubs. And it’s not a problem to ride a e.g. DT front hub and Dura Ace rear. I have a wheelset like that.

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Multebear wrote:
Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:17 am
BTW there are no rules that dictate, that front and rear hub needs to be from the same manufacturer.
There probably are several in "The Rules". :roll:

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Thanks for All the feedback. A 24/28 isn’t possible with the Enve rims. 24/24 could be an option, but I haven’t experienced any noticable flex for 20 spoked front wheels before.

Would like to keep the hubs of same maker.

The Carbon TI could be an obvious option. Light, and from what I read can make a fairly stiff build.
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I don't worry about the front but if you are 82kg with "good sprinting power" you are going to need a very good build on that 24h rear wheel to hold up well. Choose your spokes/nipples/hubs wisely. Get proper tension and consider the lacing pattern carefully. Triplet or not.

I suggest finding a 2:1 triplet hub and don't pick superlight spokes. At least cx-ray and get them up to 130kgf. I've measured some wheels that handle a 120kg rider with 24 spokes 2x/2x and the DS tensions were around 150kgf (!!!).

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alcatraz wrote:
Wed Sep 26, 2018 1:04 pm
I don't worry about the front but if you are 82kg with "good sprinting power" you are going to need a very good build on that 24h rear wheel to hold up well. Choose your spokes/nipples/hubs wisely. Get proper tension and consider the lacing pattern carefully. Triplet or not.

I suggest finding a 2:1 triplet hub and don't pick superlight spokes. At least cx-ray and get them up to 130kgf. I've measured some wheels that handle a 120kg rider with 24 spokes 2x/2x and the DS tensions were around 150kgf (!!!).
Go for traditional round double butted spokes and stay away from any bladed (which tend to be lighter than round spokes) or light spokes. You want as much material as possible holding the rims to the hubs.

The Sapim Race spoke is a good choice.

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Triplet hubs like the bitex offering will result in lower lateral stiffness than even a dt Swiss rear hub. To make triplet work you'll need the hub I am developing and will begin testing early next year all being well. The nds bracing will be extreme though so it won't work with every rim due to the bend at the nipple.

So the op is not best of looking at triplet hubs. Triplet done properly needs rims made for it and Campagnolo have done that with there wheels


With the enve rim a hub providing 17/35mm spacing min and cx rays as a minium is best. Cx force or cx sprint spokes would be better.

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just saw this on BikeRumor.com

https://bikerumor.com/2018/09/22/onyx-m ... -own-hubs/
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Can't agree more with the comments on DT240. Very easy to service but the freehub body notching just made me crazy. Love the link that Multebear posted. Wish I still had the wheels to test that freehub body.

Trying CK hubs on my new wheels but see that it's more of the same based on what I've read here.
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kode54 wrote:
Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:43 pm
just saw this on BikeRumor.com

https://bikerumor.com/2018/09/22/onyx-m ... -own-hubs/
This looks very cool!

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Kermithimself wrote:
Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:51 pm
Thanks for All the feedback. A 24/28 isn’t possible with the Enve rims. 24/24 could be an option, but I haven’t experienced any noticable flex for 20 spoked front wheels before.

Would like to keep the hubs of same maker.

The Carbon TI could be an obvious option. Light, and from what I read can make a fairly stiff build.
Just out of curiosity, what did you end up deciding?

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Haven't really decided yet. White Industries is lurking, but have also been looking quite a bit at the hubs from DCR - https://dcrwheels.co.uk/products/dcr-co ... /dcr-hubs/

I have a set on my training wheels and they have been flawless so far. Also, they're not that expensive, and are relatively light weight.
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by yinya

What about Tune mig-mag 70-170? Used to be fairly popular and I was considering for my next build (also 80+ kg) because of what I thought was good reputation and all the color options. So also curious why this is no longer in the mix?


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Kermithimself wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:20 am
Haven't really decided yet. White Industries is lurking, but have also been looking quite a bit at the hubs from DCR - https://dcrwheels.co.uk/products/dcr-co ... /dcr-hubs/

I have a set on my training wheels and they have been flawless so far. Also, they're not that expensive, and are relatively light weight.

DCR are Bitex with a 300% markup

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Interesting. Although the 300% markup I don't understand. From what I can see Bitex hubs are around 115 GBP which is around the same as the DCR hubs.
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Love my CK45s (Enve 4.5s).

1,800w and 85kg, never missed a beat.

Have 240s on a set of DT Swiss wheels and rate them too. Even their 350s are great hubs.
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I know the oem price of the bitex hubs. There is a good mark up but consider David dies buy deep in colours too. That requires a big outlay if cash and the mark up then is bigger to keep enough cash in the bank. DVR is not overpriced.

If all you have is a bit over £100 and you want light hubs these bitex RAF/rar12 are probably the best pick.

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