Spoke attachment

Classic (J-bend) vs. Straightpull. Classic hubs offer easy access to spare parts and greater durability, while Straightpull hubs excel through their low weight and increased wheel stiffness, making them the ideal choice for racers and demanding riders.

Classic


A classic spoke attachment system, also known as a J-bend, in which each spoke has a hook and head at the end. This system is suitable for everyday riding. Its advantage is the easy availability of replacement spokes almost anywhere, while the disadvantage is more complicated wheel building and spoke replacement. Classic hubs are generally heavier, and the wheel build is slightly more flexible and durable.

Straightpull


A newer system in which the spokes attach to the hub without a bend, in a straight line. The main advantages are lower weight and greater overall wheel stiffness. The disadvantage is that replacement spokes may be slightly harder to find at smaller workshops. In general, racers and customers looking for low weight and high stiffness almost always choose Straightpull hubs.

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