Hub dimensions
Front hub 881
| WL, width from center to left flange | 24.9 |
|---|---|
| WR, width from center to right flange | 35.5 |
| dL, left flange diameter | 58.0 |
| dR, right flange diameter | 48.0 |
| S, spoke hole diameter | 2.5 |
Rear hub 882
| WL, width from center to left flange | 36.2 |
|---|---|
| WR, width from center to right flange | 22.2 |
| dL, left flange diameter | 58.0 |
| dR, right flange diameter | 54.0 |
| S, spoke hole diameter | 2.5 |
Configurations
The Novatec 4-in-1 hubs are extremely configurable.
Front hub
Comes with the following end caps:
- 20mm end caps for 20mm x 110mm config;
- 15mm end caps for 15mm x 100mm config;
- 9mm thru axle end caps for use with 9mm QR thru axle;
- 9mm QR end caps for use with ordinary 5mm QR skewer.
Rear hub
This comes with:
- 135mm QR axle;
- 135mm 10mm QR thru axle;
- 135mm 12mm thru axle;
- 142mm 12mm thru axle.
Engagement
Hub features a 27 point ratchet, with 3 pawls that engage simultaneously. So 27 POE.
Freehub with 3 sets of pawls that engage simultaneously:
Hub weights
Weight varies with axle/end cap config and whether you have an alloy or steel freehub body. Here are all of the component weights so you can work out what your particular combo may weight or what the impact on changing out various components might be.
Rear hub
| Component | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| Body (no axle, no freehub) | 165 |
| Alu freehub | 83 |
| Steel freehub | 152 |
| 5mm QR alu axle | 54 |
| 5mm QR steel axle | 86 |
| 10mm QR steel thru axle 135mm wide | 117 |
| 12mm thru axle 135mm wide | 81 |
| 12mm thru axle 142mm wide | 83 |
Lightest configuration is body + alu freehub + 5mm QR alu axle = 165g + 83g + 54g = 302g.
Standard configuration is body + steel freehub + 5mm QR steel axle = 403g.
The biggest bang-for-buck weight reduction on this hub is replacing the steel freehub with the alu freehub. This results in a 69g weight savings.
Bearings
Front hub
- 2 x 6804 bearings (20mm x 32mm x 7mm).
Rear hub
- 2 x 6902 bearings in body and 2 x 6902 bearings in the freehub (15mm x 28mm x 7mm).
Parts compatibility / interchangeability
882 rear hub is essentially the same as the much lighter 712 rear hubs (and probably a bunch of other Novatec rear hubs). The key differences are the steel axle and steel freehub.
The freehub is the Novatec B/B1 type, which means you can use any of the B/B1 freehubs including the steel, aluminium or ABG (anti-bit guard) versions, as well as shimano, campy and XX1 versions. Note: the only difference between the B and B1 type freehubs is the inner diameter of the axle end cap seal. If the new seal is the wrong size, just re-use the one from your existing freehub.
Where to buy?
Check out Novatec hubs on Amazon
Options: end caps and axles
Rear axles
135mm 5mm QR:
Alloy 135mm 5mm QR:
135mm 10mm QR:
135mm 12mm thru-axle:
142mm 12mm thru-axle:
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