Broke the body of my DT 440 rear hub XC riding which was shocking
How the hell did you manage that?
Was just about to suggest DT, my DT FR440 hubs are incredible! OK, so they've only got 18 engagement points (which is upgradable to 36 with the new star ratchet drive system), but everything on them screams quality and function first. They're not showy or loud, they just get on with doing what hubs should do, quietly, without fuss, and most importantly, very reliably!
I used to like Shimano XTR hubs too, but worry about them now with the ally axle, have heard of lots snapping.
OH, and what is it with Hope Pro 2's? Why so bloody loud? For that reason alone, I don't think I could ever run one... But why did they go down to 24 point engagement when the BULB was 36? And the BULB was arguably better built and more reliable, though heavier granted.
Personally not a CK fan here either, they're a bit too showy, and I'm not a fan of the buzzing noise either. Have heard of many lightweight XC riders killing the ally freehub bodies too, so to be honest, unless you're well under 10 stone and never ride anything except canal towpaths, you're going to need the steel freehub upgrade, which adds a fair bit of weight and cost to it. Making them quite a bit heavier than their competition!
). DTSwiss, CK, Hadley?
