e*thirteen Sidekick GR Rear Hub

Sidekick GR Rear Hub - 28h, 148x12mm Boost, HG, Black/Sterling Silver

Sidekick GR hubs are built tough to withstand the abuse of Downhill, Enduro, Bikepark and gravity-fed E-MTB. Oversized driveside bearings, robust hub shells, and steel axles provide ultimate durability and confidence in the roughest, most technical terrain. They feature a 12°, 15°, 18° adjustable deadband, optimized for maximum anti-kickback effects. *Sidekicks Hubs are a revolutionary milestone in mountain bike wheels. Designed and tested with the world’s top teams and racers over multiple seasons, the Sidekick Hub promises to enhance the suspension performance of any full-suspension mountain bike. Its groundbreaking freehub mechanism disengages the drivetrain from the rear wheel when coasting, and an adjustable deadband filters kickback and chain vibration before it reaches the pedals, virtually eliminating pedal feedback effects on suspension. With the drive mechanism disengaged from the ratchet ring, drag is significantly reduced, delivering free speed. The result is an impeccably smooth ride over the roughest terrain, improved traction, heightened speed and control, and less rider fatigue. Reduced chain slap and drivetrain vibration, along with nearly silent hub operation, result in a more immersive riding experience.

Proven success and durability in World Cup Enduro and Downhill

Adjustable pawl-pusher allows tool-free tuning of deadband between 12°, 15°, and 18° to suit rider preference, bike type, and terrain

Chain tension filtered by the deadband ensures suspension is unhindered by resistance from pedal kick-back, resulting in improved, more consistent performance