Every part of Industry Nine's Hydra Classic hubs is made from their factory in Asheville, North Carolina. From machining the hub body to cutting the steel for the pawls and drive rings and finally anodising. It's not the cheapest way to do it, but if you want the best result, it's certainly the only way to achieve that.

Who's this item for: Any MTBer chasing a premium-level hub. They're at home on the lightest XC bikes to the burliest Enduro rigs.

Materials: 7075 T6 Aluminium Alloy

Engagement: .52 of a degree

Convertibility: Freehub bodies are available for XD Driver, HG or Microspline

Brake rotor mount: 6 Bolt International Standard

What's in the box: 1 x Rear Hub

Weight: 286g for an XD Driver, 6 Bolt Boost

Pros: Super light, super tough, super high quality. Fully serviceable without tools.

Cons: Not a budget choice, but if you want the best, you've found it.