Bitex BX312 Hubs
Moderator: robbosmans
Hey folks. Is anybody using Bitex BX312 hubs or have any experiences with the brand? Lightbicycle can build with those, they are cheaper and lighter than DT Swiss 350 but not as light as Novatec hubs and have better bearings, which is a plus. I can't find much on this particular model though.
Front: http://www.bitexhubs.com/htm/pd_detail.php?no=BX312F
Rear: http://www.bitexhubs.com/htm/pd_detail.php?no=BX312R
Front: http://www.bitexhubs.com/htm/pd_detail.php?no=BX312F
Rear: http://www.bitexhubs.com/htm/pd_detail.php?no=BX312R
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I have Novatec D411/412 DB right now, they are ok, very light, but bearing life seems awful. The rear uses four 15267 bearings which are tiny and really wear out fast.
This was my exact issue. I went through three sets of bearings before I gave up on them. The bearing race was smaller than the OD of the bearing was consistently crushing them. On the other hand, I abused tf out of several sets of bitex hubs for years and they are still going strong.
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I'm a big fan of Bitex. For me it's either those or carbon - Ti depending on the build.
Another plus with Bitex, they're totally modular and parts are cheap.
Another plus with Bitex, they're totally modular and parts are cheap.
Agree 100% with this. I've had several wheels with Bitex and they are awesome. Light, durable, roll great and inexpensive to boot. Carbon-Ti are ridiculous and my favorite hubs. I have some paired with Scope's and they are 1330 grams. Killer!Steve Curtis wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:51 pmI'm a big fan of Bitex. For me it's either those or carbon - Ti depending on the build.
Another plus with Bitex, they're totally modular and parts are cheap.
The freehubs aren't so reliable. The aluminium alloy that the pawls bear against is soft enough that it can deform in use, leading to rubbing on the ratchet ring that the pawls engage.
Old freehub - note the deformation at the base of the pawls, with the top of the deformation having been worn away against the ratchet ring New freehub before fitting for comparison
I killed 3 or 4 Bitex freehubs during sprint efforts and went to Novatec. Good luck so far, the oldest set now needs new bearings.
I'm on DT 240s now for the disc bike, but my Novatecs (like 5 or 6 sets) are all doing fine.
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