I'm looking for a disc brake solution for my racer/cyclocross bike, and as such am in the marker for a 100mm ISO front hub which is built to last.
Chris King is in the front, but they all seem to be QR - I'm a bit of fan of Tracknuts if only because they rarely work loose on their own, and deter casual/kiddie thieves when leaving the bike parked down town.
Anyone seen any CK hubs with fittings for track-nuts, or can recommend a suitable product?
I'm looking for a disc brake solution for my racer/cyclocross bike, and as such am in the marker for a 100mm ISO front hub which is built to last.
Chris King is in the front, but they all seem to be QR - I'm a bit of fan of Tracknuts if only because they rarely work loose on their own, and deter casual/kiddie thieves when leaving the bike parked down town.
Anyone seen any CK hubs with fittings for track-nuts, or can recommend a suitable product?
Regards,
Duncan.
You can buy non-QR skewers for any regular front hub. They'll deter casual thieves. By the way, if you go this route, you could save a bunch of money and just get a Shimano disc hub. It will probably be more reliable (easier and cheaper to service) than the King, but it won't be as sexy.
If you're set on cartridge bearings, what about a Phil Wood track hub? They're bolt-on.
I'm looking for a disc brake solution for my racer/cyclocross bike, and as such am in the marker for a 100mm ISO front hub which is built to last.
Chris King is in the front, but they all seem to be QR - I'm a bit of fan of Tracknuts if only because they rarely work loose on their own, and deter casual/kiddie thieves when leaving the bike parked down town.
Anyone seen any CK hubs with fittings for track-nuts, or can recommend a suitable product?
Regards,
Duncan.
You can buy non-QR skewers for any regular front hub. They'll deter casual thieves. By the way, if you go this route, you could save a bunch of money and just get a Shimano disc hub. It will probably be more reliable (easier and cheaper to service) than the King, but it won't be as sexy.
If you're set on cartridge bearings, what about a Phil Wood track hub? They're bolt-on.
I'm looking for a disc brake solution for my racer/cyclocross bike, and as such am in the marker for a 100mm ISO front hub which is built to last.
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Chris King is in the front, but they all seem to be QR - I'm a bit of fan of Tracknuts if only because they rarely work loose on their own, and deter casual/kiddie thieves when leaving the bike parked down town.
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Anyone seen any CK hubs with fittings for track-nuts, or can recommend a suitable product?
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Regards,
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Duncan.
You can buy non-QR skewers for any regular front hub. They'll deter casual thieves. By the way, if you go this route, you could save a bunch of money and just get a Shimano disc hub. It will probably be more reliable (easier and cheaper to service) than the King, but it won't be as sexy.
If you're set on cartridge bearings, what about a Phil Wood track hub? They're bolt-on.
-Vee
Yes, with Shimano you'll save money, but it will not be as reliable or easier to service. There is a reason King has its following and can get the price they do.
On Feb 19, 4:04 pm, "Duncan Smith" <[email hidden]> wrote:
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I'm looking for a disc brake solution for my racer/cyclocross bike, and as such am in the marker for a 100mm ISO front hub which is built to last.
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Chris King is in the front, but they all seem to be QR - I'm a bit of fan of Tracknuts if only because they rarely work loose on their own, and deter casual/kiddie thieves when leaving the bike parked down town.
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Anyone seen any CK hubs with fittings for track-nuts, or can recommend a suitable product?
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Regards,
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Duncan.
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You can buy non-QR skewers for any regular front hub. They'll deter casual thieves. By the way, if you go this route, you could save a bunch of money and just get a Shimano disc hub. It will probably be more reliable (easier and cheaper to service) than the King, but it won't be as sexy.
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If you're set on cartridge bearings, what about a Phil Wood track hub? They're bolt-on.
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-Vee
Yes, with Shimano you'll save money, but it will not be as reliable or easier to service. There is a reason King has its following and can get the price they do.
For front hubs, the only advantages King has are color choices and light weight. From my experience with both, I can't see any other reason to go with King in front.