Chris King R45 Ceramic Hub

Chris king hubs with legendary made in house bearings chris king precision components all hubs and axles the patented chris king ringdrive with 72 points of simultaneous engagement for iso and 45 points for the r45d will get your power to the ground fast provide unmatched engagement and give you that legendary chris king angry bee sound.

Chris king r45 ceramic hub. When i slapped on a set of 25c michelin pro tires they got chubby. The r45 front hub is built to address our road and cross riders demands for chris king performance in a lighter weight and more aerodynamic package. The result is the increased power and modulation of disc brakes the fast smooth rolling speed of our bearings and the rail steering from our one piece solid axles. They are a beefy set of rims and are definitely on the bleeding edge of current trends with their 25mm external width.

Have ridden 10 000 miles including 10 double centuries on chris king r45 hubs laced to hed belgium rims 28 spoke front and rear. A new touch on the latest generation of chris king r45 hubs is black anodized end caps and drive shafts. These wheels are smooth riding very light stiff and extremely durable. Defined by a narrow hub body and low flanges the r45 front hub is a sleek base for the fastest wheels.

Bearings are available in steel and ceramic for most models. R45 centerlock hubs combine a lightweight hub body our legendary made in house bearings and now centerlock compatibility to harness the power of disc brakes. There is no doubt that the new hed belgium rims are wide. The r45 ringdrive system is significantly quieter than the classic 72 point version identified by its trademark angry bee sound.