Rear hub failed.

[Asnowmobiler]

Trek is going to cover it under warranty but I want to to upgrade to something better.
I'm a heavy rider on a heavy bike, so I want ones that will take the abuse and hopefully keep me from pushing my bike back to the trail head again.

 

[Third-Reef]

How did it fail? I would like to keep track of mine in case something is in the process of going out. I had it apart to install the 108 tooth upgrade and everything looked good

 

[Asnowmobiler]

I thought my rear tire slipped on a wet rock, but my buddy said the tire didn't spin, so I knew it was fkd. It still ratcheted . so I think the body where cassette rides broke off. I did’t bother taking it apart since they just installed a new cassette under warranty. let them deal with it.

 

[markloch]

but I want to to upgrade to something better.

will trek upgrade the hub under warranty (ie you pay the difference)?

 

[Doomanic]

What's your budget?

 

[Asnowmobiler]

Preferably under a grand for both front and back including wheels.
I would prefer stronger over lighter.

 

[Asnowmobiler]

will trek upgrade the hub under warranty (ie you pay the difference)?

I doubt it.

 

[Orangie]

Steel ring is glued in hub. It’s shit. Upgrade to dt Swiss 350. Or i9 hydras ?

 

[GrandesRoues]

Mavic e-bike specific are good.
but if you are really out of the norm, then a custom whellset is what you need (36 spokes, thick spokes, ...)

 

[Asnowmobiler]

I’m wondering If the Onyx‘s can hold up to an ebike.

 

[aviserated]

It depends on what type terrain your riding on. Most any wheel will work on smooth flowing trails with no big jumps. I stay away from that rough chattery type trail...not fun to me.

 

[Asnowmobiler]

I ride a lot of rocky, root covered technical trails.

 

[Asnowmobiler]

These should take the abuse?

 

[jbrown15]

These should take the abuse?

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What hubs are those?

 

[Asnowmobiler]

i9 Hydra

 

[aviserated]

Those Industry9 hubs and Flow wheels are very nice and strong, they should do the trick.

I just purchased and installed Spank 350 Vibracore wheels. These are about half the price. I ride mostly on paved smooth trails.

 

[aviserated]

BTW my Rail 5 factory hub and wheel never failed, it was good as new after 1000 miles. I just had the extra money to try something different. I do know the factory hub is quieter while coasting. The racheting Spank hub is slightly louder. Much like the Industry 9 .

 

[Asnowmobiler]

I’m not a fan of loud hubs, hopefully with some grease they won’t be too bad.
The wheels are the Flow Ex3‘s. The videos on Stanes site is impressive, they should hold up well.

 

[Third-Reef]

I did the 108 tooth upgrade to my bontrager hub and it is noticeably louder, especially now as the grease has settled in

 

[Asnowmobiler]

I had upgraded mine to to 108.
Not sure how much louder it was but it did sound different.