Originally Posted by
MikeDeason
Is it just higher-end bikes that sound like " a swarm of bees" ? I have always thought they are showing off, like rolling coal, bike version. My cheap Norco hybrid 12 speed was almost silent and my Alfine 8 is silent.
as I understand it it is a function have have a greater number of pawls in the rear hub, so that engagement is faster
certainly some hub makers, like chris king are proud of their "angry B sound"
I used to annoy me as my shimano 6800 hubs were quiet, but now I find the noise usefull when on a mup.....early warning and often enough before a bell ding or an "on your left"