View Full Version : Onyx road hubs - anyone use them?
d_douglas
09-06-2019, 04:54 PM
I am a huge fan of my Onyx MTB wheels. So much so that I was think that it’d be cool to have a set for my rim-brakes road bike.
Has anyone used these (esp for campagnolo) and if so, what do you think? I assume that the feeling is like the disc wheels, but just wanted some feedback.
I would be selling some King R45s on HED Belgiums to fund these. They’re gorgeous too, but the Onyx is my favourite.
ewwhite
09-06-2019, 07:06 PM
I use them on a rim-braked road bike. Shimano freehub.
Not much to say other than the coasting is silent, the engagement is wonderful and everything *feels* more efficient.
Veloo
09-06-2019, 07:26 PM
Wonder if those Helix models are a pain to keep clean.
FlashUNC
09-06-2019, 07:29 PM
Was going to get a set, but they've not sorted out their XDR freehub for the road hubs quite yet.
Look great though.
Veloo
09-06-2019, 07:30 PM
Not too bad from the looks of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMNpbtQ2zTw
93KgBike
09-06-2019, 10:49 PM
Put may thousands of miles on a set of their mtb hubs. Good cartridge bearings and durable hub shells.
d_douglas
09-07-2019, 12:03 AM
I use them on a rim-braked road bike. Shimano freehub.
Not much to say other than the coasting is silent, the engagement is wonderful and everything *feels* more efficient.
Thanks - I can’t imagine the abuse is worse on road than off-road. My mtb ones are great. I am just trying to muster the courage to sell off the Kings. I swore I wouldn’t do it, but Onyx is calling my name :)
Toddykins
09-07-2019, 03:35 AM
I have a set on my gravel bike and road bike. I like the quick engagement and I have encountered no issues in thousands of km, which is more than I can say for some of the other popular boutique brands.
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