KORE Launch XX1 Compatible Hub
Source: KORE Components
Back in mid-2012 we started to hear rumours and see spy pictures of SRAM's 1 x 11 drivetrain setup. When we first saw this we thought what a great idea to simply do away with the front derailleur but achieve a similar gear ratio by adding an extra large cog to the cassette. At this time we at KORE decided that we wanted to be among the first few companies to offer our hubs with a compatible freehub to accept the new 11 speed cassette. After some initial talks we agreed a licence to offer these and started working on the freehub - we have tried very hard on this project and attention to detail is second to none so that we are 100% confident that we have one of the best XX1 compatible freehubs on the market.
We will be offering our XX1 freehubs for our 2013 Durox and Torsion hubs in alloy and cro-mo versions, and they will be available on XCD-SL, DUROX and MEGA complete wheelsets. The alloy Durox version weighs 11 grams less than our standard freehub which makes the Durox rear 12 x 142 hub a very respectable 240 grams.
www.kore-usa.com
KORE Durox Hubs
• QR/15mm/20mm compatibility
• 135/142mm compatibility
• 7075 aluminum one-piece freehub
• 9/10 speed and XX1 options
• Five pawl/triple tooth engagement
• Fifty tooth steep drive ring
• Sealed cartridge bearings
• Front hub weight: 176/172g (15/20mm)
• Rear hub weight: 251/240g (10spd/XX1)
• QR/15mm/20mm compatibility
• 135/142mm compatibility
• 7075 aluminum one-piece freehub
• 9/10 speed and XX1 options
• Five pawl/triple tooth engagement
• Fifty tooth steep drive ring
• Sealed cartridge bearings
• Front hub weight: 176/172g (15/20mm)
• Rear hub weight: 251/240g (10spd/XX1)
Back in mid-2012 we started to hear rumours and see spy pictures of SRAM's 1 x 11 drivetrain setup. When we first saw this we thought what a great idea to simply do away with the front derailleur but achieve a similar gear ratio by adding an extra large cog to the cassette. At this time we at KORE decided that we wanted to be among the first few companies to offer our hubs with a compatible freehub to accept the new 11 speed cassette. After some initial talks we agreed a licence to offer these and started working on the freehub - we have tried very hard on this project and attention to detail is second to none so that we are 100% confident that we have one of the best XX1 compatible freehubs on the market.
We will be offering our XX1 freehubs for our 2013 Durox and Torsion hubs in alloy and cro-mo versions, and they will be available on XCD-SL, DUROX and MEGA complete wheelsets. The alloy Durox version weighs 11 grams less than our standard freehub which makes the Durox rear 12 x 142 hub a very respectable 240 grams.
KORE Brand Manager Ollie Thomas said –
“With the cycle industry seemingly going crazy with the launch of SRAM’s XX1 system, and reports from SRAM that initial orders were three times more than expected, we are stoked to be able to offer our XX1 freehubs at this early stage in the 2013 season. Our test riders who were part of the elite few to receive early sample XX1 kits have been extensively testing the freehubs on both our Durox and Torsion hubs for months now with no issues. The rest of us can’t wait to our hands on an XX1 setup when it becomes readily available at the end of January. Our hats are off to SRAM for pushing the limits within the cycle industry and bringing everyone a new great product!”
“With the cycle industry seemingly going crazy with the launch of SRAM’s XX1 system, and reports from SRAM that initial orders were three times more than expected, we are stoked to be able to offer our XX1 freehubs at this early stage in the 2013 season. Our test riders who were part of the elite few to receive early sample XX1 kits have been extensively testing the freehubs on both our Durox and Torsion hubs for months now with no issues. The rest of us can’t wait to our hands on an XX1 setup when it becomes readily available at the end of January. Our hats are off to SRAM for pushing the limits within the cycle industry and bringing everyone a new great product!”
www.kore-usa.com
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you dirty boy...
If you're still pinching pennies, give SRAM a year or so and we'll see some trickle down before you know it.
Maybe there are too few teeth on a 9 tooth cog. Even so, the next logical step would be smaller teeth and shorter chain links to improve interface. 11 gears with one being huge is a bad answer to the problem.
smaller cogs at the back means you can use smaller cogs at the front allowing more clearance for your chainrings which will allow lower bb heights to be run improving handeling, a driveterrain can influence the handeling on a bike, though 10spd mtb chains are only really becoming the norm to find in your lbs now, could be a pain trying to get a 11, i think there is still space in the market for the ultimate system, and i think hope were close with their 1 pc cassette/freehub design prototype
www.canfieldbrothers.com/components/9-tooth-rear-hub
Anyway, 50pt engagement + lighter weight rear hub than the already impressive Industry9s is awesome. If the price is right these might find their way onto a bike of mine shortly.
Also, those teeth on the pawls look awfully small and prone to contamination.
I sincerely look forward to my dealer telling me I should replace my £300 cassette when I replace my chain!