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Mountain bikes have changed. Every improvement to the modern MTB is letting more riders go bigger and faster. Simultaneously, ebikes are experiencing similar evolution, only with more abuse to the drivetrains. All of this puts a tremendous amount of strain on your hubs–the unsung heroes keeping your bike rolling on the trail.
When Industry Nine launched the Hydra platform six years ago, it was a massive improvement over their Torch platform in terms of engagement. Pre-2020, it seemed that brands were still vying for the top engagement spot and the 690 points of engagement for the Hydra made the industry take notice.
If you’ve ever met the Industry Nine team or had the chance to tour their factory in Asheville, North Carolina, you know that they thrive on precision. And the pursuit of perfection. They claim to have over 100,000 Hydra hubs in global use, and they’ve taken all of the feedback from riders across the globe to heart.
“Our goal with Hydra2 was to create a hub that could endure the most extreme conditions and the most demanding riders,” said Jacob McGahey, VP and Head of Product Development at Industry Nine. “By leveraging lab testing, real-world data, and our in-house engineering and manufacturing resources, we’ve achieved a hub that sets a new standard.”
Just what does “a new standard” mean for Industry Nine? It’s a hub that is better in almost […]
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