Who makes the loudest freehub?
09-27-03, 07:27 AM
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Who makes the loudest freehub?
I am in the early stages of assembling a new wheelset, and I
really prefer a loud freehub.
I have a Ringle SuperDuperEight right now, and it's pretty loud, but I seem to recall Hugi's and or Sachs' to be rather distinctive as well. Anybody heard one of these and care to comment?
Thanks.
really prefer a loud freehub.
I have a Ringle SuperDuperEight right now, and it's pretty loud, but I seem to recall Hugi's and or Sachs' to be rather distinctive as well. Anybody heard one of these and care to comment?
Thanks.
09-27-03, 10:46 AM
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Thats an odd request. Usually people want their bike to be quiet. I haven't heard a ringle to compare but the Hugi's are very loud. Does sach even make a hub anymore?
09-27-03, 12:12 PM
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this way people know he is coming so he doesn't have to ride over them. i guess he doesn't want to but baseball cards in his spokes for the same effect.
09-27-03, 12:29 PM
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I meant an odd request on here. I should say a lot of people I know want the loudest highest end sounding hub. Mine will be loud but still not the loudest 
09-27-03, 01:40 PM
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i should have used sarcasm brackets. gar! i hate not being able to talk sarcastically online.
09-27-03, 03:10 PM
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Originally posted by stinkyonions
this way people know he is coming so he doesn't have to ride over them.
this way people know he is coming so he doesn't have to ride over them.
Oddly enough, I don't think I've ever noticed the Kings being loud. I have to check that out.
09-27-03, 03:20 PM
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Fool O' crap
I use a King hubset - all of my buddies say that's what makes me fast - the sound of 10,000 angry bees is so annoying that I never stop pedaling.
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09-27-03, 08:13 PM
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Yea, great components - I've used that hub for 3 years, without a hitch - I did buy the rebuild tool, and serviced it once. I think I went through 3 hubs proior to King - good, solid, (exspensive), loud product.
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09-27-03, 10:58 PM
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I've ridden with people who have Chris King hubs and they make a sound ike a cross between a buzzsaw and a fishing reel. My next hubs will be Chris King hubs. My Mavics on my roadbike are fairly loud too.
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09-27-03, 10:59 PM
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Originally posted by WorldIRC
Huffy, but that loud sound is generally the hub beginning to seize up.
Huffy, but that loud sound is generally the hub beginning to seize up.
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09-28-03, 12:56 AM
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I had Hugis on my tandem. It had a rather loud, but pleasant sounding winding, solid ratcheting noise. ...... a tough, strong, macho, mechanical noise.
09-28-03, 01:57 PM
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I love loud hubs. I'm pretty sure the Chris King's are the loudest I've heard. I love a loud hub. I hate my XT's because they're practically silent. If I could afford the King's and didn't already have a nice wheelset I'd buy some 
09-28-03, 03:19 PM
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Originally posted by gastrocnemius
I am in the early stages of assembling a new wheelset, and I
really prefer a loud freehub.
I have a Ringle SuperDuperEight right now, and it's pretty loud, but I seem to recall Hugi's and or Sachs' to be rather distinctive as well. Anybody heard one of these and care to comment?
Thanks.
I am in the early stages of assembling a new wheelset, and I
really prefer a loud freehub.
I have a Ringle SuperDuperEight right now, and it's pretty loud, but I seem to recall Hugi's and or Sachs' to be rather distinctive as well. Anybody heard one of these and care to comment?
Thanks.
09-28-03, 03:46 PM
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Bell on MTB = Dork
Loud Hub = part freak (wanted to use another word but it would be censored)
Big difference
Loud Hub = part freak (wanted to use another word but it would be censored)
Big difference
09-28-03, 04:57 PM
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Originally posted by Chuvak
How about getting a bike bell (is that what it’s called these days?)
How about getting a bike bell (is that what it’s called these days?)
09-28-03, 06:26 PM
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Originally posted by gastrocnemius
I am in the early stages of assembling a new wheelset
I am in the early stages of assembling a new wheelset
Originally posted by Chuvak
Then scream really loud!
Then scream really loud!
09-29-03, 12:27 AM
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My S-Works mtb wheelset use a hugi freehub. It has a distinct click, but I think that Chris King hubs are louder. The new Campy Record freehub certainly has it beat for freaking noise!! ..that's what's on my road bike. and it's loud!
09-29-03, 12:30 AM
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You definately would not want Atom Labs hubs, very silent.
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09-29-03, 02:14 AM
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You could fake it by clipping a card to your seat stay so it rubs on the spokes 
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09-29-03, 11:00 AM
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Thanks to all for the input.
My goal is not simply to be louder. If that were the case, I would just carry a freon horn and scare the bejeebus out of everyone within a half-mile radius.
My rationale is that more freehub noise = more pawls = quicker engagement + more strength.
(silent clutch notwithstanding)
I'm pretty sure I'll go with the Chris King...I've had good experiences with his headsets in the past.
My goal is not simply to be louder. If that were the case, I would just carry a freon horn and scare the bejeebus out of everyone within a half-mile radius.
My rationale is that more freehub noise = more pawls = quicker engagement + more strength.
(silent clutch notwithstanding)
I'm pretty sure I'll go with the Chris King...I've had good experiences with his headsets in the past.