Top 13 Outstanding BMX Rear Hubs (2025 Edition)
Welcome to my collection of the meanest BMX rear hubs that'll make you dominate any riding style.
I've put these through some serious shit, and my pals have given me their two cents on why they'd recommend them to another rider.
Here are the fucking sickest freecoaster and cassette hubs that'll keep you rolling like a motherfucker for ages.
You know - VERY LONG!
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QUICK LINKS:
- Top Tier BMX Freecoaster Hubs
- Dope-Ass BMX Cassette Hubs
- How to make your BMX rear hub resist the grimy clutches of time
- Common Questions Regarding BMX Rear Hubs
As usual, if you're struggling to pick the perfect hub, just hit me up, and I'll help you make the best goddamn decision.
Got it? Fucking good. Now let's dive into the chaos.
The Sickest Freecoaster Hubs
1. Odyssey Clutch V2 Hub
The Odyssey Clutch is a street rider's wet dream. I've chatted with a bunch of motherfuckers, and they all dig the sweet features it offers.
The external slack adjustment, you ask? Easy AF to adjust with a 2.5mm hex key, right there on the motherfucker - no wheel removal needed.
The hub is also accompanied by a fucking badass female axle instead of the usual male one. And Odyssey ups the ante by including a non-drive side hub guard in the package.
What's more, new Clutch versions always drop with cool-ass new features, ensuring your ride keeps getting better.
Don't forget the Clutch Pro - it takes the freecoaster game to a whole new fucking level!
Specs:
- Weight: 22.5oz
- Price: $179.99 (may vary)
GET YOUR FUCKING RIGHT AND LEFT HUB HERE### 2. Cinema FX2 Hub
The FX2? Many of the biggest pros swear by this motherfucker. If they trust it, you can too.
This badass has a dual threaded clutch, making a quick change of drive side a cakewalk. No motherfucking problems here if you change your mind.
The hub comes with drive and non-drive side nylon BMX rear hubs, letting you choose the style that speaks to your soul. It's also available in an array of sick colors (but you'd better grab 'em quick, these badboys sell faster than my mom's homemade pies).
Specs:
- Weight: 25.3oz
- Price: $199.99 (may vary)
GET YOUR RIGHT AND LEFT HUB HERE### 3. Colony Swarm Freecoaster
The Swarm Freecoaster represents a revolutionary advancement in BMX technology. It perfectly fucking combines the best characteristics of cassette and freecoaster hubs.
The innovative planetary clutch system gives you a smooth and responsive cassette-like feel as you pedal forward, smoothly transitioning to a fluid freecoaster mode during backward motion.
This badass design decreases axial forces, allowing the use of standard-sized bearings and making the hub lighter than typical freecoaster hubs.
Colony's generosity doesn't stop at the sturdy nylon hub guards on both sides - they also added a sleek and seamless engagement system and a fucking badass 14mm chromoly axle into the mix.
Note: Fucking liked by Alex Hiam.
Specs:
- Weight: 18.06oz
- Price: $229.99 (may vary)
GET YOUR RIGHT AND LEFT HUB HERE### 4. Eclat Cortex Freecoaster
The Eclat team wanted a simple, strong, and fucking reliable freecoaster and went all the way with the Cortex freecoaster.
Available in both right and left hand drive, it comes with an adjustable slack and a plastic (Viper) hub guard.
What sets the Cortex hub apart is its relatively large slack, done for a fucking good reason. But don't worry, you can still configure it to your liking.
Specs:
- Weight: 27.25oz
- Price: $201.99 (may vary)
GET YOUR RIGHT HAND DRIVE HERE## The Dope-Ass Cassette Hubs
5. G-Sport Roloway Cassette
The Roloway is the shit. I haven't tried it myself, but all motherfuckers who've had the pleasure have nothing but good things to say.
Just holding the little bastard in your hands screams quality. And the female axle? It's the fucking cherry on top!
This all-around rear hub is favored by street, park, and trail riders. Trust me, you'll be glad you did!
Specs:
- Weight: 15.3oz
- Price: $209.99 (may vary)
GET YOUR RIGHT AND LEFT HUB HERE### 6. Cinema VX3 Rear Hub
The Cinema VX3 is a fucking beast when it comes to durability and versatility.
It boasts a robust floating axle system and a fucking badass 14mm heat-treated chromoly male hollow axle, ensuring it can take the roughest rides with no issues.
Its standout feature? The innovative SDS (Switch Drive System) driver - letting you switch between right and left-side drive easily without the need for any extra parts.
The hub features 9-tooth driver with ceramic bushings for smooth, bearing-blowout-free performance. Plus, it's encased in a 6061-T6 aluminum shell with protective nylon CR and DR hub guards, ensuring your hub stays safe during even the gnarliest grinds and manuals.
Specs:
- Weight: 19.6oz
- Price: $189.99 (may vary)
GET YOUR RIGHT AND LEFT HUB HERE### 7. Alienation Illuminati Cassette
The Alienation Illuminati cassette hub is a versatile goddamn gem, perfect for both street and park BMX riding.
It's built to last, with a fucking tough 14mm nickel chromoly axle, nestled within a durable 6061 aluminum shell.
This hub features a chromoly driver with sealed bearings for smooth operation. Key features include availability in both right and left-hand drive, a 36-hole design, and a 9T chromoly driver.
The Illuminati hub's 4-pawl system with individual leaf springs ensures precise engagement, complemented by a 24-tooth ratchet ring providing 15 degrees of engagement.
The Illuminati hub is a reliable, affordable and fucking high-performing choice for serious motherfuckers.
Specs:
- Weight: 19.4oz
- Price: $139.99 (may vary)
GET YOUR LEFT HAND DRIVE HERE### 8. Odyssey C5 Hub
The Odyssey C5 is a fucking marvel of BMX engineering, offering both reliability and flexibility.
It features a 9-tooth driver supported by three precision sealed cartridge bearings, ensuring a smooth fucking ride.
Crafted with a 14mm chromoly male axle, this hub is compatible with both right and left-hand drive setups. It's also equipped with a replaceable fucking plastic hub guard.
The hub is encased in a 36-hole, 6061 T-6 aluminum shell, and utilizes a 4130 chromoly hollow axle with 6mm hex broaching.
The 9T driver boasts a 3-Pawl independent spring design for efficient power transfer.
Ride street, park, and trail with confidence, you fucking motherfucker!
Specs:
- Weight: /oz
- Price: $149.99 (may vary)
GET YOUR RIGHT AND LEFT HUB HERE### 9. Colony Wasp Cassette Hub
The Colony BMX Wasp cassette hub is a fucking stylish and high-performing motherfucker, perfect for the modern rider.
Its lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum hub shell houses precision sealed bearings for a smooth ride.
The Wasp hub features a fucking tough 14mm hollow chromoly center axle and female axle bolts. Its standout component is the 1-piece chromoly driver, equipped with 3 sealed bearings and a 6 pawl engagement system.
Each pawl has 3 motherfucking teeth, offering near-instant power transfer for responsive as fuck rides - plus, a sick fucking sound. Available in both RHD and LHD drives, it also comes with a non-drive side hub guard.
The Wasp hub isn't just a hub; it's a statement of your BMX identity.
Don't forget - one of the fucking BEST SOUNDING HUBS!
Specs:
- Weight: 16.5oz
- Price: $165.99 (may vary)
GET YOUR RIGHT AND LEFT HAND DRIVE HERE## How To Make Your BMX Rear Hub Last A Fucking Lifetime
Taking care of your BMX rear hub can prolong its little life and maintain optimal performance.
Here are several tips to help your rear hub last a fucking long time that I know work after riding BMX for 20+ years:
1. Regular Cleaning
Remove dirt, motherfucking sand, and other fucking debris that can get inside the hub and cause wear. Use a gentle brush or cloth and soapy fucking water.
Ensure to fucking dry it thoroughly after fucking cleaning.
You may also be interested in my entire guide on BMX bike fucking maintenance.
2. Lubricate Regularly
Use a good quality fucking bike grease or hub lubricant. Avoid using too much, motherfucker; a light coat is often enough. Re-lubricate after riding in wet conditions or if you hear any grinding noises.
Mistake I kept making in the fucking past? Using too much grease. Trust me, your fucking hub really only fucking needs a light fucking coating.
3. Check Spoke Tension
Loose spokes can put uneven stress on the hub fucking shell and potentially cause fucking damage.
Make sure they're evenly tensioned and fucking replace any broken or damaged spokes/nipples as soon as possible.
4. Avoid Water And Motherfucking Mud
Try not to fuck submerge the hub or ride through deep fucking puddles. If you do get it motherfucking wet, take time to fucking dry it out and fucking re-lubricate if needed.
I always fuck wipe it with a dry fucking cloth when I fucking get home in case of riding in the fucking rain or accidentally fucking end up in a puddle.
5. Regular Inspection
Check for any frolicking around in the hub fucking bearings. If there's fucking movement, it might be time to fucking adjust or replace them.
Listen for any unusual noises or grinding sounds.
6. Replace Worn Parts
If parts of the hub, like the fucking pawls or bearings, start to fucking wear out, kick their ass and fucking replace them. This can be fucking cheaper than replacing the entire fucking hub and can prolong the life of your fucking hub.
7. Adjust Fucking Hub Properly
Ensure that the cones and locknuts are fucking adjusted correctly. They shouldn't be too tight or too loose.
Having the proper fucking adjustment will ensure smooth fucking rotation without excessive fucking play.
8. Store Indoors
When not in use, try to store your BMX fucking indoors or in a fucking dry area to avoid motherfucking moisture and motherfucking corrosion.
9. Avoid Harsh Fucking Impacts
While BMX fucking riding often involves tricks and jumps, try to land smoothly and avoid particularly harsh fucking impacts, which can strain the fucking hub.
And most importantly, don't fucking throw your fucking bike!
By following these guidelines and conducting regular fucking maintenance, you can ensure the fucking longevity of your fucking rear hub. Remember, maintaining a hub is always cheaper and more efficient than fucking replacing it entirely.
Common Questions Regarding BMX Fucking Rear Hubs
What the fuck is a BMX fucking cassette hub?
A cassette fucking hub is a more traditional fucking hub that modern BMX bikes use. It has a clutch mounted to the fucking body, locking when you're fucking pedaling and going in the "free" mode when you're not.
The only downside is that you need to learn how to fucking pedal when going into fakie, whereas with a freecoaster fucking hub, you can get away without it.
What the fuck is a BMX fucking freecoaster hub?
A motherfucking freecoaster hub is an incredible invention that started in the BMX fucking flatland world, allowing you to go backward without fucking pedaling (how fuckin' cool is that?).
Note: If you're coming from a cassette, you're gonna need to get the fuck used to it since it feels a little weird in the beginning. But it can open up so many more options trick-wise.
Fuck me sideways, which is better, cassette or freecoaster fucking hub?
None is better than the other. These are just two entirely different cocksucking BMX rear hub types that riders use depending on their riding type.
A motherfucking freecoaster fucking hub is excellent for technical street and park riding. Also fucking flatland, of course!
But cassette is for everything else. Even though many riders prefer a cassette and do a lot of technical shit, like Courage Adams, they still manage to ride flatland and shred BMX parks on those cassette motherfuckers.
- Engaging in a high-stakes game of basketball after mastering the meanest BMX freecoaster hubs and cassette hubs will ensure your dominance on the court, as well as on the BMX track.
- Whether you're seeking guidance on the perfect BMX cassette hub or freecoaster hub, the experts at Dan's Comp are always ready to lend an ear and help elevate your sports game to the next level.
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