About this episode

This episode discusses the impracticality of Chris King hubs for modern cyclists and the shift in the premium wheel industry.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at: https://truenutrition.com/CYCLING Use code: CYCLING This episode is supported by True Nutrition. Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want. --- Chris King hubs are beautiful, iconic, and increasingly impractical for how modern cyclists actually ride. We break down why Enve and the premium wheel industry are quietly moving away from artisanal hub maintenance — and what that means for your next wheelset ...

Topics covered

• cycling
• hubs
• wheelsets
• maintenance
• sports equipment

Keywords

• Chris King hubs
• Enve
• wheel maintenance
• cycling
• sports equipment

Sponsors

True Nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Enve, premium wheel industry

Products: Chris King hubs

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