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    Looking for a Chris King single speed rear hub 32h in black disc only. New or used.

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    Quote Originally Posted by uno-speedo View Post
    Looking for a Chris King single speed rear hub 32h in black. New or used.

    Cheers.

    I have a CK hub and it is great. However there are other hubs out there. Have you considered other hubs?

    If I was going to buy new I would not go CK

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeeZee View Post
    I have a CK hub and it is great. However there are other hubs out there. Have you considered other hubs?

    If I was going to buy new I would not go CK
    I would have to agree with that. My CK rear hub spins great and engages fantastic, but its always coming loose. At the end of almost every ride more than 10 miles the entire wheel wobbles a few millimeters. The guys at the Path "learned" me how to take it apart and fix it myself, but its such a hassle to have to do at least once a week. Then if I tighten it TOO much, it drags and pulls my chain forward when I'm coasting.

    It does engage nicely though, and it rolls for days.

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    Well right now I have a Hope Pro2 hub and its so noisy it scares wildlife from at least 2 miles away. Plus its bugging me like mad. Way too noisy. I had a CK SS hub a few years back and really liked it.

    So what are my other choices keeping in mind the noise factor?

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    Quote Originally Posted by uno-speedo View Post
    Well right now I have a Hope Pro2 hub and its so noisy it scares wildlife from at least 2 miles away.
    I'd rather scare the wildlife than have the wildlife scare me. And think of how many hikers you don't scare because that sound can pierce through their ipod earbuds.

    I know what you are saying, my CK is pretty loud and my buddies always comment on it. Doesn't bother me personally.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tbowren View Post
    I would have to agree with that. My CK rear hub spins great and engages fantastic, but its always coming loose. At the end of almost every ride more than 10 miles the entire wheel wobbles a few millimeters. The guys at the Path "learned" me how to take it apart and fix it myself, but its such a hassle to have to do at least once a week. Then if I tighten it TOO much, it drags and pulls my chain forward when I'm coasting.

    It does engage nicely though, and it rolls for days.
    CK hubs will tend to come loose for the first 1000 miles or so until they break in. I've had my CK SS hub for 5 years now, and that bike sees the most use. It's also hosed off regularly when I clean it.

    I haven't needed to adjust the hub in many years. Just a couple weeks ago, I did its first overhaul. I was waiting to see how long it would go, and so I'm impressed that it went as long as it did (the freewheel started to get really tight when backpedalling). The overhaul procedure was fairly simple, too (my first time taking a CK hub apart).

    There's not another SS hub I would remotely consider over a CK hub.
    - Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you.
    - May the air be filled with tires!
    - Know your size.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee View Post
    CK hubs will tend to come loose for the first 1000 miles or so until they break in. I've had my CK SS hub for 5 years now, and that bike sees the most use. It's also hosed off regularly when I clean it.

    I haven't needed to adjust the hub in many years. Just a couple weeks ago, I did its first overhaul. I was waiting to see how long it would go, and so I'm impressed that it went as long as it did (the freewheel started to get really tight when backpedalling). The overhaul procedure was fairly simple, too (my first time taking a CK hub apart).

    There's not another SS hub I would remotely consider over a CK hub.
    But if I had kay'sh in hand I would go Hadley (same quality lower price)

    ps. My is CK hub IS NOT FOR SALE!!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeeZee View Post
    But if I had kay'sh in hand I would go Hadley (same quality lower price)
    I have three sets of wheels with Hadley hubs (actually four sets if you count a special production run of BMX hubs that Hadley built for another company). Although the hubs perform very well, I still prefer the King hubs for my SS (partially because of the Fun Bolts).
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee View Post
    I have three sets of wheels with Hadley hubs (actually four sets if you count a special production run of BMX hubs that Hadley built for another company). Although the hubs perform very well, I still prefer the King hubs for my SS (partially because of the Fun Bolts).
    The Hadley's are also bolt on. I have had a Hadley SS hub and a CK. Both great. However I would give theto the Hadley for the $$$.

    ps. I have the new ISO CK (no adapter) and it is

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    I forgot that Hadley has the bolt-on setup (although it looks rather Home Depotish from what I remember). I don't think I've seen it on Hadley's website lately.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee View Post
    I forgot that Hadley has the bolt-on setup (although it looks rather Home Depotish from what I remember). I don't think I've seen it on Hadley's website lately.
    Naw the Hadley is really nice looking and the bolt on is sweet. Also the spacers for the cog are

    I will try and dig up a picture tonight when I get home

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    Quote Originally Posted by uno-speedo View Post
    Well right now I have a Hope Pro2 hub and its so noisy it scares wildlife from at least 2 miles away. Plus its bugging me like mad. Way too noisy. I had a CK SS hub a few years back and really liked it.

    So what are my other choices keeping in mind the noise factor?
    is it for sale? your hope pro 2 rear hub that is...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chewyeti View Post
    is it for sale? your hope pro 2 rear hub that is...
    yep. once i get a replacement hub

    i just emailed tani for a price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeeZee View Post
    Naw the Hadley is really nice looking and the bolt on is sweet. Also the spacers for the cog are

    I will try and dig up a picture tonight when I get home
    Posted a pic for ya. Been considering the Hadley myself, as they've performed very well on my geared bikes and I expect the ss to be no exception.

    Found this one at Tree Fort Bikes (couldn't link directly to the hub's page) for $285--almost reasonable when compared to the CK.



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    [quote=Ladd Jasper;294581]Posted a pic for ya. Been considering the Hadley myself, as they've performed very well on my geared bikes and I expect the ss to be no exception.

    Found this one at Tree Fort Bikes (couldn't link directly to the hub's page) for $285--almost reasonable when compared to the CK.

    This is the new CK ISO I have

    http://www.chrisking.com/hubs/hbs_sspeed_disc.html

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    The bolts on that hub look different than the ones I've previously seen. They do look much nicer.

    Now if only they can make them as light as the CK hubs (usually about 50 grams difference).
    - Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you.
    - May the air be filled with tires!
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    Not to derail...But, comment on the pro vs cons of running Hadley's vs Hope's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ladd Jasper View Post
    Posted a pic for ya. Been considering the Hadley myself, as they've performed very well on my geared bikes and I expect the ss to be no exception.

    Found this one at Tree Fort Bikes (couldn't link directly to the hub's page) for $285--almost reasonable when compared to the CK.

    This is the new CK ISO I have

    http://www.chrisking.com/hubs/hbs_sspeed_disc.html
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    I have a buddy selling a Hadley SS bolt-on hub laced to a Mavic 819 on MTBR if you're interested in a whole wheel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bcblur View Post
    I have a buddy selling a Hadley SS bolt-on hub laced to a Mavic 819 on MTBR if you're interested in a whole wheel.
    Thanks for the head's-up. That wheel is exactly what I'm looking for--sent your buddy a PM, hopefully it's still available.
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