Welcome to the Mavic website

  • Products
    • Wheels
      • Road Bike Wheels
        • Carbon Wheels
        • Aluminum Wheels
      • Mountain Bike Wheels
        • Electric MTB wheels
        • Cross-country Wheels
        • Trail Wheels
        • Gravity MTB Wheels
      • Gravel Wheels
      • City Bike Wheels
      • Track Wheels
      • Bicycle Wheel Accessories
        • Brake pads
        • Axles and adapters
        • Freehubs
        • Quick release
        • Others
      • Bike Wheels
    • Apparel
      • Cycling Clothing for Men
        • Men's Cycling Shorts
        • Men's Cycling Jerseys
        • Men's Cycling Jackets
        • Men's Baselayers
      • Women's Cycling Clothing
        • Women's Cycling Shorts
        • Women's Cycling Jersey
        • Women's Cycling Jackets
        • Womens baselayer
      • Lifestyle clothing
      • Lifestyle Accessories
      • All cycling clothing
    • Footwear
      • Road footwear
      • MTB footwear
      • Gravel footwear
      • Triathlon footwear
      • Spare parts footwear
      • All shoes
    • Helmets
      • Road Bike Helmets
      • Mountain bike helmets
      • Urban bike helmets
      • Gravel helmets
      • Spare Parts for Bicycle Helmets
      • All helmets
    • Cycling accessories
      • Cycling gloves
      • Cycling socks
      • Arm warmers and leg warmers
      • Cycling shoe covers
      • Headwear
      • Bike bottles
      • Lifestyle accessories
      • All cycling equipment
    • Rims
      • Road Bike Rims
        • Medium-Profile Rims
        • Low-Profile Rims
      • Mountain Bike Rims
        • e-MTB Rims
        • Cross-Country Rims
        • Trail Rims
        • Gravity Rims
      • Gravel rims
      • All Rims
    • Hubs
      • Road bike hubs
      • MTB hubs
      • bicycle hubs
    • Lifestyle
      • Lifestyle Clothing
      • Lifestyle Accessories
  • Discipline
    • Road
    • Mountain bike
    • Gravel
    • Urban
    • Track
  • Services
    • Support
      • Our warranties
        • Register your products
      • Repair
      • Mount your wheels at our partners
    • Do it yourself
      • Changing an accessory
      • Compatibility
      • Maintenance and tools
  • Innovation
    • Technologies
    • Manufacture
    • Lab tests
  • My way, my ride
    • Since 1889
    • News and events
    • Community
      • Teams & athletes
      • Ambassadors
Road

Road

Road bike hubs - the benchmark for performance
These product categories might interest you
Road bike hubs are crucial components that influence a bike’s performance, durability and comfort. Recurring questions from users concern the choice between ball-bearing and cartridge hubs, weight and the impact on performance, compatibility with different axle widths, maintenance and longevity, the influence on the number of spokes, the difference between top-of-the-range and entry-level hubs, the importance of aerodynamics, options for disc brakes and the impact of the engagement point on responsiveness.
What is the difference between ball-bearing and cartridge hubs?
 
Ball-bearing hubs use steel balls in a cage and require regular adjustment. Cartridge bearing hubs, on the other hand, contain sealed bearings that are generally more durable and require less maintenance. Once worn, however, cartridge hubs must be completely replaced, whereas ball bearings can be cleaned and greased.
How does hub weight affect performance?
 
The weight of the hub can significantly influence a bike’s acceleration and handling. A lighter hub allows you to accelerate more quickly. Durability and strength, however, should never be sacrificed for lightness.
Why is the engagement point essential in a road hub?
 
The engagement point of a hub determines how quickly pedaling power is transmitted to the wheel. A fast engagement point means that the wheel will respond almost instantaneously to each pedal stroke, offering increased responsiveness, particularly during quick starts or sprints. Top-of-the-range hubs generally have higher engagement points, ensuring greater efficiency and performance.
1 / 3