Are profile elite hubs good?

Overall the Profile Elite hubs are an awesome piece for any wheel build. With 204 engagement points they offer instant engagement and allow the rider to climb tricky terrain that may require serious pedal movement to clear obstacles..

Why are profile hubs so loud?

The contact between the pawls and the ratchet ring’s teeth during coasting as well as the spring action of the pawls is behind the sound of the hub. During stationary backpedaling, the driver and consequently the pawls are moving and spinning against the teeth/engagement points. 3.

Are cassette hubs noisy?

When you say the cassette is loud, what you’re actually saying is that the freehub is loud, at least when talking about higher end bikes. Low end bikes typically have a freewheel built into the cassette. Loudness in the freehub/freebody is usually due to the very light oil used to lubricate the inner parts.

What is a freecoaster hub?

A freecoaster allows the rider to travel backwards without the pedals rotating but also features a small amount of “Slack”. All hubs will be 110mm spaced for most freestyle bikes, unless stated otherwise.

Why do BMX bikes make noise?

BMX bikes mainly make noise due to some kind of metal-to-metal contact. This happens when there is a loose part or bolt that needs to be tightened. Stained or out-of-order chains can also cause rattling sounds. Dirty bearings, and loose bolts on cranks, brakes can also be another reason.

Why does my bike click when I pedal hard?

A clicking noise is the most common sound your bike can make. It can be due to the rider pedaling fast, and the chain wants to jump up and down the rear cassette to accommodate the demands of the pedal. To identify the sound, you can slow down from pedaling and observe whether you still hear a sound.

Why are some cassettes louder?

What is a BMX coaster?

A freecoaster is a hub on your bmx bike that allows you to roll backwards without pedaling backwards. This makes it so much easier to go distances and look behind you while going. On a cassette, you need to do a full pedal backward before you can comfortably cab out.

What is a BMX cassette hub?

A cassette is a hub that goes on a BMX bike. This hub allows you to pedal forward and roll backwards by engaging pawls into notches with springs. Unlike a freecoaster where you do not have to pedal backwards.