Friday, September 17, 2010

Chris King hubs




I've used these hubs for a year, spoked into Mavic 717 rims with DT Revo's. Strong wheels with a great sound and a weight of 1568 grams.

When you reach this high price point in component parts, there is a certain level of quality that is expected of the manufacturer. This is one area that Chris King do not disappoint. They use the finest materials with very stringent quality control measures to insure that every hub that goes out the door is one of their best. Choosing one hub or the other at this level is almost impossible.
  • King has different color options.
  • Given the right wheel builder, a Chris King wheelset can last a lifetime with minimal maintenance.
  • Chris King has the long track history of durable components over an extended period of abuse.
  • Chris King’s haven’t changed in years.
  • 72 points of contact
  • Easy to re-grease
  • Expensive ? Not if you see the lifetime
The only negative thing is it's weight, you just can't make a lightweight wheelset with this hubs.