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Industry Nine Hub

Available Options

Front	Weight
9 mm QR 15 mm QR 20 mm	152 gm 150 gm 145 gm

Rear	Weight
10 mm QR 142 mm x 12 mm	275 gm 270 gm

Spokes 32

Colors Black, Blue, Red, Green, Violet, Gold, Orange, Silver

Industry Nine "Torch" Series Hub

Dave Says

It's hard to imagine that a wheelset for $790.00 could be thought of as "best bang for the buck", but when you are talking about the high points of performance, it seems appropriate. Weight, appearance, strength, ratcheting speed and smoothness, the Torch has them covered.

150 grams front and 270 grams rear are good figures for XC, as far as weight is concerned, but weight is only the start. The axles are large enough to be compatible with all the major forks and frames. High quality bearings and machining tolerances ensure smooth and reliable functioning over the long haul. Ratcheting speed may not have previously concerned many riders, but any one will appreciate the silky smooth and immediate response of the 3 degree/120-point ratchet design, it even sounds good! The unique shape and assortment of super deep anodized colors set this hubset apart from the rest, even standing still.

Considering that all these features/benefits were never available from a single hubset before, one would expect to pay the highest price, but the Torch is less expensive than many, and made in the USA to boot.