[Jm_]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-hope-pro-5-hubs.html

 

[trib]

The Ebike version looks interesting for the thicker legged of us…steel freehub body and all 6 pawls engaged constantly. If you’re not that fussed in total engagement it seems like a more robust choice.

 

[Jm_]

The Ebike version looks interesting for the thicker legged of us…steel freehub body and all 6 pawls engaged constantly. If you’re not that fussed in total engagement it seems like a more robust choice.

Steel freehub bodies are a good idea for heavier use (and shimano cassettes).

 

[Gary]

There's no real reason for an Emtb to need a steel freehub body so long as the freehub was well designed in the first place.
6 pawls engaging simultaneously should spread the load/wear better but if any bike needs MOAR points of engagement it's an Ebike as they have a freewheel in the crank to overcome as well.

 

[bullcrew]

I just pack my freehub with jb weld its constant engagement

 

[Toshi]

Steel freehub bodies are a good idea for heavier use (and shimano cassettes).

I drove my Shimano cassette about 5 degrees relative to the aluminum DT freehub’s slot on my acoustic commuter. Steel for me.

 

[jonKranked]

I just pack my freehub with jb weld its constant engagement

Dude where's my shock

 

[jstuhlman]

Dude where's my shock

he's busy packing it with jb weld...boom, you've got a hardtail!

 

[bullcrew]

Dude where's my shock

I packed it full of jb weld to increase damping...

 

[6thElement]

Not that he's saying you're fat and need extra compression damping or anything

 

[bullcrew]

Not that he's saying you're fat and need extra compression damping or anything

You know how hard it is to fill the tiny tubes , man I almost gave up...

 

[slyfink]

6 pawls engaging simultaneously should spread the load/wear better

this was the most interesting aspect for me. I used to destroy pawls on the regular, which was what prompted me to switch to a King hub. Haven't had any issues since purchasing that hub. But I probably won't be able to use it on my next bike - it's 135. Given the price of bikes nowadays, I probably won't be able to afford a new King hub when the times comes, so having more robust options is nice.