Description:The 440 freeride hub has been developed with the hard core trail rider and downhiller in mind, offering unparalleled performance on steep trails, wild stunts and big drops. The DT Swiss 440 freeride hub offers the optimal combination between stiffness, weight and security.
Submitted by
bikemuscle
a Downhiller
from los alamitos, ca, usa Date Reviewed: August 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
A Line in Whistler
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
the path
Strengths:
strong hub and it spins forever.
Weaknesses:
none
Bike Setup:
2008 V10 EX729 rims
Bottom Line:
This is the strongest hub out there for heavy duty use. I beat the hell out of my bike and my hubs never fail me. I put these on every bike I get. I have to have them custom made though because I dont like the DT rims. Also I have never needed to adjust these or have them serviced. Get these hubs if you want something thats going to last.
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Submitted by
RandyBoy
a Weekend Warrior
from Mammoth Date Reviewed: July 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Gabrellino
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
FleaBay
Strengths:
I'm a Clyde, needed something beefy for my single pivot Bionicon Edison. This hub has great serviceablity, ease of basic maintenance and strength where it's needed if you are going to ride all mountain and push well over the 200# mark. Simply solid, handles everything I throw at it, and still has the guts in in not flexing or failing.
Weaknesses:
Engagement points. But then, It's not priced like an I-9 or a CK hub either.
Similar Products Used:
Cerit, 340
Bike Setup:
Bioncion Edison Gen 4, SRAM drive train, 990, DT Swiss 440 Freeride, Formula K-18 w sintered pads & 200mm rotors, Gravity Dropper, Schwalbe tires.
Bottom Line:
If you are big, heavy or hard on equipment and not racing XC or a weight weenie and want something top quality and durable, this is the way to go.
5 flaming chiles for quality, 4 chiles, had to drop one because these things are so damn expensive new.
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Submitted by
mgorser
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
3 peak (my own compilation)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
wouldnt you like to
Strengths:
built like a brick sh*t house, and surprisingly light. Ive only had one really epic ride on it so far, but the back end of my bike finally feels reasonably solid. (ive managed to kill a sun Dirty Flea in the past 3 months, so this is a nice change)
Weaknesses:
NO ENGAGEMENT POINTS!!! the DT only has 18 engagement points, and while they feel fantastic when you hit them (no slipping), there is simply too few.
Similar Products Used:
Sun Dirty Flea, Sun Daemon, Shimano XT-disc.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Chameleon, xtr, raceface deus crankset, manitou minute super svp(crap!), thompson post and stem, syncros dp28 r rim, syncros gain bar, xt-519 front wheel, intense cc2.25 tires, juicy 7/5 ft/r with straightline levers.
Bottom Line:
This hub is getting put on my freeride bike next year and im getting a chris king. it just doesnt engage fast enough when youre trying to finesse through gnarly single track or climb multi-ledge tech climbs.
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Submitted by
Angry Sheep
a Weekend Warrior
from Iceland Date Reviewed: December 19, 2006
Favorite Trail:
the moon
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
Strong! Roll well and look good.
Weaknesses:
They are a little loud.
Similar Products Used:
Giant´s basic (surprisingly good)
Bike Setup:
MCM-hardtail, and full-susp Giants
Bottom Line:
Even if they are loud, there is some quality in the heavy clicking sound that makes them trustworthy. They had been used well for half a year before me, and they look and feel new. I have the feeling that they will last for a very long time.
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