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+title: "Best Bicycle Hub Manufacturer"
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+tags: ["yuhub","bicycle","hub","ODM"]
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+categories: ["news"]
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+image: "https://images.pexels.com/photos/6037719/pexels-photo-6037719.jpeg"
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+url: "/news/bicycle_hub_manufacturer/"
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+date: 2025-09-25T12:27:35+08:00
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+description: "Best Bicycle Hub Manufacturer"
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+---
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+# Best Bicycle Hub Manufacturer
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+There are many manufacturers of bicycle hubs, with premium brands like **Chris King**, **DT Swiss**, and **Industry Nine** focusing on high-end performance, while others like **Shimano** and **Novatec** offer reliable and affordable options. Manufacturers are distinguished by their precision engineering, bearing quality, and engagement mechanisms, and often specialize in specific cycling disciplines like road, mountain, or BMX.
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+## Premium and specialty manufacturers
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+### **Chris King**
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+A U.S.-based manufacturer known for its high-quality, durable hubs featuring the patented **RingDrive** system, which offers rapid engagement.
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+* **Hub features:** Heavy-duty bearing seals, high-strength aluminum and steel construction, and a patented 72-point RingDrive system for immediate power transfer.
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+* **Product example:** The Chris King Boost Centerlock Rear Hub is designed for mountain biking, with heavy-duty sealed bearings to protect against mud and water.
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+### **Industry Nine**
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+A U.S. manufacturer that produces high-end hubs and wheelsets known for their high-engagement and wide range of color options for customization.
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+* **Hub features:** Features a dual-phased pawl drive mechanism with 90 points of engagement for a responsive feel.
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+* **Product example:** The Industry Nine 1-1 Classic Hub is a versatile and durable option for both road and mountain bikes.
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+### **Onyx Racing Products**
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+Manufactures hubs in the U.S. that are known for their **"Sprag" clutch system**, which provides instant engagement and a silent operation with minimal drag.
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+* **Hub features:** The silent clutch mechanism and hybrid ceramic bearings offer a smooth and stealthy ride.
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+### **Phil Wood**
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+Has produced high-quality hubs in the U.S. since 1971, known for their durable, long-lasting, and meticulously handcrafted components for various cycling disciplines.
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+* **Hub features:** Durable construction with a wide range of custom options and components.
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+* **Product example:** The Phil Wood Front Touring & Tandem Hubs are designed for the heavier loads of touring and tandem bicycles.
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+## Performance and mid-range manufacturers
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+### **DT Swiss**
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+A Swiss company renowned for its high-quality spokes and hubs with a unique **Star-Ratchet system**. DT Swiss hubs are known for reliability, durability, and a wide variety of options for nearly every cycling discipline.
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+* **Hub features:** The Star-Ratchet system provides reliable power transmission and is easy to service without special tools.
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+* **Product example:** The DT Swiss 350 Rear Hub is known for its durability, versatility, and ease of maintenance.
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+### **Hope Tech**
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+A British company that manufactures a broad range of hubs for mountain bikes, road bikes, gravel bikes, and more. Hope hubs are highly regarded for their cost-effectiveness and durability.
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+* **Hub features:** Available in various anodized colors and are compatible with multiple drivetrain and spoke configurations.
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+### **White Industries**
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+Based in the U.S., White Industries offers high-quality hubs for road, track, and mountain biking. Their products are known for their precision engineering and titanium freehubs.
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+* **Hub features:** Includes sealed cartridge bearings and a unique splined cog interface on their track hubs to prevent stripping.
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+### **Yuhub**
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+A Taiwanese manufacturer that specializes in precision-engineered custom hubs. Yuhub is a prominent original equipment manufacturer (ODM/OBM) for global cycling brands.
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+* **Hub features:** Uses CNC machining and rigorous testing to ensure consistent quality and durability.
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+[Best Bicycle Hub Manufacturer: Complete Guide for Cyclists & Businesses](https://www.yuhub.com.tw/en/news/?method=detail&aid=37)
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+---
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+## Entry-level to performance manufacturers
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+### **Shimano**
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+A Japanese cycling component giant that produces hubs across all price points, from entry-level options to high-end racing components. Shimano is a major market leader, known for reliable, mass-produced products.
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+* **Hub features:** Offers options with both cup-and-cone and sealed cartridge bearings, as well as dynamo hubs.
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+### **Novatec**
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+A Taiwanese manufacturer with a long history of producing hubs for many other brands. Novatec hubs are known for being durable and affordable, making them a popular choice for training wheels.
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+---
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+## Specialty hub manufacturers
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+### **Rohloff**
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+A German company known for its **Speedhub 500/14**, a 14-speed internal gear hub. This highly-regarded component is designed for touring and off-road use, offering a wide, evenly-spaced gear range.
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+* **Product example:** The Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 is operated by a twist shifter, can be used with disc brakes, and is available in options for fat bikes.
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+### **Schmidt Maschinenbau (SON)**
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+This German company is the inventor of the **SON series** of high-quality dynamo hubs, which generate power for a bike's lights with very low resistance.
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+* **Product example:** The Schmidt SONdelux and SON 28 are industry standards for reliable dynamo power on touring and commuting bikes.
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