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The hub forms the center of every wheel and rotates around the axle, which is fixed in the dropouts of the bike frame.

Each hub consists of a hub shell, several ball bearings, and an axle mount. In most cases, this axle is a quick release, but in the MTB sector, there are also thru-axle systems or bolt-on axles.

The hub shell used to be made from steel, but nowadays, aluminum is mainly used because it offers several advantages in terms of weight.

In the lightweight construction sector, carbon is increasingly being used as a material for the hub body, as carbon fibers are very lightweight and at the same time extremely strong.

There are many manufacturers specializing in the development and production of high-quality bicycle hubs (DT Swiss, Chris King, tune). These well-known companies produce extremely high-quality hubs, although they are not exactly cheap.

There are numerous types of bicycle hubs. For example, there are front hubs with integrated dynamo ("hub dynamo") or rear hubs with an integrated gear system ("internal gear hub", like the Rohloff SPEEDHUB). Standard derailleur systems, on the other hand, require rear hubs with a freehub body, which also serves to hold the cassette.

It is important to note that freehub bodies from Shimano or SRAM differ from those of Campagnolo. Campagnolo freehub bodies cannot be fitted with Shimano cassettes and vice versa. This should be considered when purchasing a bicycle hub.

Another difference between hub types is the braking system. If it is a disc hub, there is a brake disc mount on the hub for either Centerlock or IS 2000 6-bolt brake discs. Disc brakes are almost always used on mountain bikes. These mounts are not necessary for rim brakes.

Our bicycle parts online shop offers a large selection of various road bike or mountain bike hubs.

If you are unsure which hubs are compatible with which components, feel free to contact us.