Originally Posted by
maddog34
Got lots of cash? DT240.. not a fan of DT, but the 240 is rated as "the best rear hub" by many... the DT350 is right up there too.
Careful. Some of the DT hubs have an alloy freehub body which isn't a good choice for a heavy rider.
Originally Posted by
Clyde1820
Another one to consider: the Clydesdale line of hubs, from Zinn Cycles (@ BigAndTallBike.com).
Zinn Clydesdale Rear Hub (disc brake) -- #BX207R, 36H, rated to 450lbs rider, steel bearings, steel freehub components, $225:
https://www.bigandtallbike.com/clyde...b-36-hole.html
I'm no svelte athlete, anymore. Been riding the White Industries MI5 hubs, front and rear. Bomb-proof professionally built through Rodriguez (R&E Cycles) in Seattle WA. Along with
DT Swiss Champion 13ga 2.34mm spokes. Silent, without creaks or noises or frequent adjustments. Of course, with old leg injuries I don't put down much power, but still. (The White Industries XMR hub is their disc equivalent.) These hubs support up to 48H builds.
https://www.whiteind.com/product/mi5-rear/
And White Industries also makes a tandem rear hub (assuming you've got the rear hub spacing to accommodate it.
https://www.whiteind.com/product/xmrt-tandem/
Another choice that might be worth considering: Bitex Hubs, with a tougher steel 6-pawl design for the freehub.
Bitex BX207R heavy-duty rear hub, disc (6-bolt), 32H, QR135 or 12mm thru-hub, 6-pawl:
https://www.bitexhubs.com/htm/pd_detail.php?no=BX207R
These are all good choices. And while Bitex has an alloy freehub, it also has "anti-bite" splines, so these would be good. Just be sure to choose the ones with a steel axle, not alloy.
OldBike876 , I know weight can be a touchy subject, but you didn't actually tell us how much you weigh. You say "very heavy". Some describe 250lbs. as very heavy while others describe 300lbs+ as very heavy. It would be helpful to know this in order to give advice.