Budget high engagement hubs

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westeegarden
I'm thinking of upgrading my rear hub to one with a higher engagement, but don't want to spend Industry 9 prices. Do any of you know of some good (relatively) high engagement hubs for like $200 or less? I consider high engagement to be around 7° or lower. Anything better than my current 25 point engagement hub.
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Big Bird 3/15/2020 7:38pm
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I think both Race Face and Spank have just come out with 3'ish engagement. At least according to my add stream.
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nug12182 3/16/2020 2:01am
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westeegarden wrote:
I'm thinking of upgrading my rear hub to one with a higher engagement, but don't want to spend Industry 9 prices. Do any of you know...
I'm thinking of upgrading my rear hub to one with a higher engagement, but don't want to spend Industry 9 prices. Do any of you know of some good (relatively) high engagement hubs for like $200 or less? I consider high engagement to be around 7° or lower. Anything better than my current 25 point engagement hub.
Whats the dimensions on that wheel?Theres always some rider selling their nice new wheels for cheap online.Just got to look.I got a (NEW) pair of 2018 Chris King hubs with DT Swiss rims shipped for $500!!!!!Its all about looking and being ready to snatch that deal when its available.
westeegarden 3/16/2020 8:56am
3/16/2020 8:56am
Big Bird wrote:
I think both Race Face and Spank have just come out with 3'ish engagement. At least according to my add stream.
Yeah the spank is a top contender, 3.5 degree engagement and only $200
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dtimms33 3/16/2020 10:41am
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You can also buy the base Bontrager Line Comp rear wheel, spend $20 for the extra 3 pawls and have a fast engaging hub and whole wheel for under $200. Not light, but pretty solid for the price.
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metadave 3/16/2020 11:25am
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I have been running Sram 900's on my Tracer the last two season. Good engagement, nice sound and so far very reliable. It is only a 4 pawl design but again, so far they haven't missed a beat
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brash 3/16/2020 6:04pm
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Get a cheap DT Swiss hub, throw 54T ratchet in.

I've heard people stripping the ratchet, but I've had one in my Ebike for a year and all good. Sound like a King hub if you like that sort of sound.
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mtbAndy 3/16/2020 7:44pm
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Have a look at the Bitex hubs. They have 3.5deg engagement.

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