e*thirteen Sidekick Rear Hub

Sidekick Rear Hub - 28h, 148x12mm Boost, HG, Black

Second-generation Sidekick hubs make the magic of Sidekick anti-kickback hub technology available to anyone. They feature the same Sidekick 2.0 freehub and pawl pusher system as our Pro-level hubs, at a fraction of the price. With a wider 9°/13°/18° adjustable deadband, the 9° narrowest deadband setting provides reasonably quick engagement when climbing is a priority, and tool-free deadband adjustment allows you to increase the degrees of deadband depending on terrain. Available in Boost 148x12mm and 157x12mm, with respectively lightweight of just 300-310g, they're still built durable enough for any discipline from Trail to Downhill. *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.

Light enough for Trail wheels at just 285-295g rear / 132g front, yet durable enough for gravity disciplines

Adjustable pawl-pusher allows tool-free tuning of deadband between 9°, 13°, and 18° suiting bikes from short to long travel

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