zoster Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hey, As the title says, i am wondering which other bmx hubs would be ok for street/trials use, except the profile that tarty sells (yes, and except CK). There are those "female" bmx hubs, that i see some (or all?) have 10mm bolts. I'm wondering more about the ratchet system, if it;s quick enough and especially strong enough on some of these hubs.... Any "connoisseurs"? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Most standard bmx hubs, ie odyssey, colony, mcneil all have relatively weak engagements and not many of them, so no they are no good. Also female axles for the majority of BMX's are still 14mm, so will not fit on a modern trials bike. The G-Sport ratchet hub sucks, there amazingly over rated and over priced. I have owned two, with-in the first month on owning my first one (bought brand new) the drive side bearing exploded, The second one ratchet got stripped. I would stick to CK or profile personally. Oh and on another the profile elitist hubs are no good for trials. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Borneo Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Surprised to hear that about the g-sport. The Homer was the lick back in the days of overbuilt burly stuff in BMX. Still have one kickin about somewhere. Also remember the ratchet hub taking ages to come out because they wanted to make it bomb proof. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Exactly what i thought, And then realized they are pretty weak. The ratchet is a nail to get out admittedly but like every other bmx with 3/4 pawls the pick-up is pathetic. And just might aswell put it out there, there easily the worst looking hub ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Borneo Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Think a lot of the problems with BMX hubs now come from the size of the drivers. I stuck with a 10t driver on my Hazard hub when everyone else went to 9t. Never had any problems while my mates hubs were falling apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 My Proper cassette with the little 9t bushing driver setup was pretty solid the whole time I had it. Didn't break the bushings or do any damage to the driver at all. Seems to be a pretty legit setup. Having said that, wouldn't really recommend it for trials at all. The other thing to bear in mind is that almost all BMX hubs are going to be 36h, so your rim choice is going to potentially be a bit limited depending on which style of rim you're going for. I mean, if you buy anything other than a Spank rim you're doing it wrong, but still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoster Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 thanks fot the answers! i realized that unless i get a 12t driver, i'll have to use 14 cog on the cranks or something, which would probably make the whole drivetrain look retarded. Too bad there aren't many optins in 110/116mm freehubs, or fewer toothed freewheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Borneo Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) Odyssey do a 13t freewheel but they are a bag of shite. To be honest, you generally don't want to go too small for trials anyway. I've seen 9t ti drivers missing multiple teeth and that's on a BMX. Depends on your style of riding though. Don't suppose I'd have too much trouble with a BMX race hub other than the slow engagement but I don't do much TGS type stuff. Edited April 9, 2012 by Chris Borneo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 use trials gear on your trials bike... since our requirements from drive train performance are so demanding and unique your really best sticking with whats available.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoster Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 use trials gear on your trials bike... since our requirements from drive train performance are so demanding and unique your really best sticking with whats available.. yea, but there's nothing wrong looking at differtent options, after all, i'm using street tires, street handlebars etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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