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Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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Bikes: 1997 Rivendell Road Standard 650b conversion (tourer), 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10 (gravel/tour), 2013 Foundry Auger disc (CX/gravel), 2016 Cannondale Fat CAAD 2 (MTB/winter), 2011 Cannondale Flash 29er Lefty (trail MTB)
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Ugh. I hate loud hubs. I don't understand the appeal, is it for intimidation? I vastly prefer a silent bike. But I've noticed that the loud hubs are usually the flashy new carbon/low blade count/aero spoke type, which I will never buy.
I also motorcycle, and hate loud moto exhaust as well. I don't mind hearing the engine if it's got a good exhaust note, but it shouldn't bellow at high decibels.
On most things I'd say "to each his own", but like loud motorcycle exhausts or second-hand smoke, the loud hubs affect my enjoyment of the sport.
Can anyone explain to me a practical reason for loud rear hubs?