I recently purchased an Onyx Classic 6-bolt hub, "upgrading" from a DT 350 with the 36pt ratchet in my touring bike. I would say the Onyx definitely feels smoother and I don't notice any wind up or spongeyness before the pedals engage. That being said the hub went onto a bike with a 30,000 km old Rival 1x drivetrain and man can I feel every bit of slop in that now haha.
I like the Onyx enough that I'll probably order one form my hardtail soon and will be keen to see how it goes on that single speed. For reference I have a WI XMR hub (purchased second hand) with an XD driver that I just don't love so hoping the Onyx will be an upgrade from that.
Feb. 7, 2022, 1:37 p.m. - bushtrucker
I recently purchased an Onyx Classic 6-bolt hub, "upgrading" from a DT 350 with the 36pt ratchet in my touring bike. I would say the Onyx definitely feels smoother and I don't notice any wind up or spongeyness before the pedals engage. That being said the hub went onto a bike with a 30,000 km old Rival 1x drivetrain and man can I feel every bit of slop in that now haha. I like the Onyx enough that I'll probably order one form my hardtail soon and will be keen to see how it goes on that single speed. For reference I have a WI XMR hub (purchased second hand) with an XD driver that I just don't love so hoping the Onyx will be an upgrade from that.