I’ve had enough issues with hubs that I see it as a really positive place to invest in a upgrade on my bikes.
I have had good experiences with high end pawl hubs from Insustry Nine, Profile Racing, and so far with Race Face on their Vault. On the lower end I have to give praise to Bontragers Line Comp.
Between my wife and I we have a few King hubs. The newest is ~6 years old and has all its original bearings. Yes, the bearings are expensive to replace but they last a long time.
I have a service tool which helps with costs.
I’m not saying anything bad about King - and even get the price.
I’m at a time in my life when fast/easy service counts for a lot and as you can tell I think these hubs answer all my needs/wants.
With your history it’s easy to play safe and get the 3x6 setup with 144 point engagement.
June 22, 2018, 4:59 p.m. - Andrew Major
I’ve had enough issues with hubs that I see it as a really positive place to invest in a upgrade on my bikes. I have had good experiences with high end pawl hubs from Insustry Nine, Profile Racing, and so far with Race Face on their Vault. On the lower end I have to give praise to Bontragers Line Comp. Between my wife and I we have a few King hubs. The newest is ~6 years old and has all its original bearings. Yes, the bearings are expensive to replace but they last a long time. I have a service tool which helps with costs. I’m not saying anything bad about King - and even get the price. I’m at a time in my life when fast/easy service counts for a lot and as you can tell I think these hubs answer all my needs/wants. With your history it’s easy to play safe and get the 3x6 setup with 144 point engagement.