tdubz Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 im seriously considering buying a chris king hubwhich one do people recommend for trials use on a stock bikesinglespeed?? any specific upgrade kits i need?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Basically any king If you want to run a rear disk get an iso, if not then a classic. If youre only running singlespeed and you can afford the extra for the singlespeed hub then go for it, the operation of the hubs is identical all across the range.Depending on how big and how smooth you are you might want to invest in an HD axle and funbolts, likewise a stainless steel driveshell to stop the sprocket digging in. I believe the ss hub comes with both upgrades as standard.Personally I use an old discotech hub (with the rear disk adaptor, now called the universal hub) with the standard axle and alloy driveshell - I havent snapped the axle yet, using a titanium bolt through to secure the wheel and with a wide based sprocket it doesnt dig in too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I did snap my axle, but granted it was 3 years old when I got it.The HD lockring is a faff because it's an imperial size.Just make sure you look after it. Don't run it dry, and don't run it rammed full of sticky grease, neither are great for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 My hub was second hand from ben travis back in feb 05, I dont know how much abuse it had received from ben but it was pretty well used. I serviced it, and it has run absolutely fine for me for the last 4 years. The internals are all still fine although the bearings are starting to get a little rough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Like has been said already any chris king hub will be ok for trials, since the hub will be used for trials you will deffinately want a stainless steel drive shell, and if you feeel like it the HD axle kit is a worth while upgrade too, The single speed hub does come with a HD axle but there is no option for a stainless steel drive shell for them, which is what puts me off running one, an alu shell can be ok with a wide based sprocket but lately i have seen very bad things happen to a singlespeed alu drive shell.In my oppinion go for either a Classic or ISO with a stainless steel drive shell, and if you feel the need a HD axle kit.Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Also if you feel like you might want to sell it on i nthe future, the ISO shell adds value because you can sell it to XC'ers/DH'ers who will want to use a disk brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-bird tom Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Any Chris king should do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Any Chris king should do.BMX one wouldnt. Tom dont copy bits off others, Its not really 'useful' And im known for usefulness . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 BMX one wouldnt.Well technically a bmx king would be his only option if he has a modstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdubz Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 thanks for that bit of advice chapsnext question where is the best place to get them fromive been looking on ebay....... and there is a shop that sells them from the usa which seems a lot cheaper than over herewhats the feedback on overseas purchase are they of the same quality etcthanks again guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Either 2nd hand on here or brand new form aspirevelotech Cheapest from here and the hub is likely to be bedded in so you dont have to do it, then again you dont know what state the hub is in - generally they are very good but bombproof as they are an unserviced king will eventually become knackered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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