You might spend thousands on carbon wheels without understanding the component that determines their reliability, engagement and long-term serviceability: the hub.

Cyclists obsess over rim depth, aerodynamics, weight and freehub sound—but what’s actually happening inside a bicycle hub? And could a premium carbon wheel from brands like Zipp, Roval, ENVE, Reserve or Hunt still be built around a hub you’ll eventually regret?

In this episode, Josh and Greg are joined by Andreas France, resident mechanic from Reser Bicycle to explain one of the most misunderstood parts of a wheels and will help you before your next carbon wheel purchase.

We break down:
• How front and rear bicycle hubs work
• Pawl versus ratchet-drive systems
• Points of engagement—and whether road cyclists can actually feel the difference
• Cartridge bearings, cup-and-cone bearings and ceramic bearings
• What creates that loud freehub sound
• Reliability and long-term maintenance

We also discuss the parts of the wheels themselves like internal and external rim depth, knock off brands and so much more. 

Chapters:
02:52 - Types of Hubs
11:21 - How Hubs Work
19:05 - Servicing Hubs
29:35 - At-Home Care
48:41 - Hooked vs. Hookless Rims
01:04:02 - UCI World Championships


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