There’s ZERO noise, too. When you all you can hear is tires ripping into turns it’s truly an awesome sensation. You start to pick up on things you wouldn’t otherwise notice, like the sounds of your surroundings or that floppy cable you should probably address. Just be mindful when coming up on others and give a holler because you basically come a high-speed MTB trail ninja.
The sprag clutch mechanism inside provides instant engagement with a gently damped feel instead of the slop or clunk you may be accustomed to with a pawl-style hub. In our view, this makes for an altogether better ride experience across a variety of terrain.
Onyx Racing Classic MTB Hub Highlights
- Ceramic hybrid bearings
- Patented sprag clutch mechanism
- Instant engagement and disengagement
- Silent operation
- 7075 aluminum alloy hub shell
- Heat treat hardened stainless steel driver
- Labyrinth seal between driver and hub shell
- Adjustable preload for bearings
- Titanium bolts
- Multiple anodization/powder coat color options
- 5-year limited warranty
- Weight: 473g (16.7oz, claimed) for 12x148mm rear hub with XD driver
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