Stans No Tubes 2016 Products at Eurobike
The new Neo Hub from Stans No Tubes…
What originated as a company developing a product that had previously not existed, puncture proof systems, has developed into an exceedingly high end component manufacturer, and of course they can still stop you from getting punctures! At Eurobike Stans had two flagship products on show, the new Neo and Neo Ultimate Hubs and the new Bravo Carbon Rims.
Over the years Stans have become synonymous with quality and durability, so when they set out to machine some new hubs they new they needed to be good. The body is machined from a single billet of high grade aluminium to ensure it is as strong and as stiff as possible. They have utilised oversized chrome bearings to ensure a solid connection with the axle, these have a 4mm larger outer diameter and are 2mm wider. There is then a 7-step swaged, centerless ground axle fro added strength and precision. A wide stance freehub bearing further improves stiffness whilst a Forged 36t ratchet ring is used for precision and longer life. In short Stans have put a lot of effort into these hubs!
Close up of the internals for the Neo Hub.
The Neo Hub features a 4 pawl Seal Lock system with 36 points of contact and 10 degrees of engagement, which should be plenty for just about every rider out there. However, recognising that some people want the ultimate, Stans went ahead and made that too. The Ultimate Neo Hub utilises the same high tech features as the Neo, but adds a 6 pawl Seal Lock to offer 72 points of contact and a 5 degree engagement, there are also angled hub flanges for better spoke alignment.
Close up of the internals for the new Neo Ultimate Hub.
Obviously you are going to want some tasty rims to put on your new pimping hubs, and Stans have you covered with the new Bravo Carbon Rims. These are the same rims the Athertons are using on the DH World Cup right now, so yes they can handle your Saturday jaunt along the canal path, and just about anything else you decide to throw at them!
The new Bravo Carbon Rims!
The wheels are designed for trail, all mountain and enduro duties, they use a RiACT system that is designed to absorb vertical impact hits, so whilst they are laterally stiff, they offer the first stage of any suspension system. This makes a ride over rough terrain smoother whilst still allowing the wheels to track where you want them to… Of course Stans utilise their famous Bead Socket technology for superb tubeless performance and a 2 year warranty and 3 year crash replacement service!
The Bravo Carbon Rims, all you should ever need on your bike!
Built up on either the Neo or Neo Ultimate hubs these should prove a formidable set up, a pair of Neo Ultimate hubs on 27.5 Bravo rims will weigh in at a svelte 1640 grams!
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