Let’s Compare Sealed and Unsealed BMX Hubs
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sealed and unsealed BMX hubs. The Advantages Of Sealed Hubs Protected Bearings As the name suggests, a sealed hub has sealed bearings.…
Shimano’s Genius Reasons For Still Counting On The Cup & Cone System
The reasons why Shimano continues to use cup and cone bearings are: Simplicity Cup and cone bearings are as simple as it gets. The simplified mechanism reduces the chances of…
Low Flange vs. High Flange Hubs (ultra-detailed comparison)
Definitions Flanges – The outer sides of the hub to which the spokes of the wheel are attached. A High Flange Hub High Flange Hub – A hub with large…
Why Are BMX Hubs So Loud?
Condensed answer: BMX hubs are some of the loudest out there because they have the greatest number of engagement points on average. Why Do BMX Hubs Produce a Clicking Noise?…
The Real Reason Why High-End Hubs Are So Much Louder Than the Cheap Ones (Buzzzzzz…)
The loud freewheels found on above-average and high-end bikes tend to surprise new cyclists. I wasn't an exception. When I began commuting on a bike, I was often turning my…