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Non QR versions of Chris King ISO front hubs?

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  1. 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.

  2. Duncan Smith said:

    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.

    -Vee

  3. Vee said:
    Duncan Smith said:

    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.

    But not disc-compatible.

    --
    Phil

  4. Vee said:
    Duncan Smith said:

    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.

    Quoted message said:

    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.

    Quoted message said:

    Anyone seen any CK hubs with fittings for track-nuts, or can recommend
    a suitable product?

    Quoted message said:

    Regards,

    Quoted message said:

    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.

  5. Quoted message said:
    Vee said:

    On Feb 19, 4:04 pm, "Duncan Smith" <[email hidden]> wrote:

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    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.

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    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.

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Anyone seen any CK hubs with fittings for track-nuts, or can recommend
    a suitable product?

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Regards,

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Duncan.

    Quoted message said:

    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.

    Quoted message said:

    If you're set on cartridge bearings, what about a Phil Wood track
    hub? They're bolt-on.

    Quoted message said:

    -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.

    -Vee

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