Sturmey Archer X-RDC Freebody Drum Brake Bike HUB 36h Chopper MTB CruiserBicycle
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About this product
This is a Sturmey Archer X-RDC freebody drum brake hub designed for various bikes including choppers, MTBs, and cruisers. It accommodates 8-10 speed cassettes and features a 36-hole design for sturdy wheel builds. Made from aluminum and steel, this silver hub has a 135mm width and a 10mm axle, making it compatible with modern cassette systems. It comes as a complete kit with the hub and additional components in the box.
Our take
The Sturmey Archer X-RDC hub is a robust choice for those looking to combine modern gearing with the reliability of a drum brake. Its compatibility with 8-10 speed cassettes makes it versatile for a range of bikes, from commuters to custom builds. The 36-hole design ensures a strong wheel, and the aluminum and steel construction suggests good durability. The 135mm width and 10mm axle are fairly standard for rear hubs, which is convenient. While the drum brake offers consistent stopping power in various conditions, it might be heavier than typical rim or disc brake setups, a common tradeoff. Overall, a solid, well-rounded hub kit.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Integrated drum brake for reliable stopping
- Compatible with 8s-10s cassettes
- Durable aluminum and steel construction
- 36-hole design for robust wheel builds
Cons
- Drum brake can add weight
- Higher price point for a single hub
Specifications
- Your Choice Hub Kit In the Box
- Wheel Rim
- Strumey Archer Hub
- Old School MTB
- Black Silver
- Schwinn Raleigh
Show all 44 specifications
- Number of Speeds
- 8s-10s Cassette
- Vintage
- Cruiser
- Cassette
- 8 Speed
- 36 Hole
- 36 Spoke
- Cog
- Sprocket
- 9s
- 9 Speed
- Morrow
- Musselman
- Klunker
- Clunker
- Single Speed
- Track
- Item Width
- 135 mm
- Part Type
- Hub
- 2 Speed
- Kickback
- S2C
- S1C
- Townie
- Commuter
- Kickback
- Brake
- Color
- Silver
- Free-Body
- Freebody
- Item Diameter
- 10 mm
- 10mm
- Axle
- Fixed Gear
- Fixie
- Set Includes
- Hub in the Box with Extras
- Material
- Aluminum, Steel
- Bendix
- Redband
- Drum Brake
- Atom
- Brand
- Sturmey-Archer
- Number of Spoke Holes
- 36 Hole
- X-RDC
- XRDC
- Touring
- Tour
- NOS
- New Old Stock
- 10s
- 10 Speed
- Brake Type
- Rear (Drum Brake)
- Model
- X-RDC
- Axle Nuts
- 11/32"
- Compatible Bike Type
- BMX Bike - Old School, Beach Bike, Chopper, City Bike, Cruiser, Lowrider Bike, Road Bike, Single Speed/Fixie, Touring Bike, Track Bike, Universal, Vintage
- 135mm
- Spacing
- MTB
- Mountain
- 8s
- Derailleur
- Shimano
- Sram
