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wheel hub question (self.bikewrench)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by evasync to c/bikewrench

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Im building a single speed mini velo with 20inch bmx wheels.

Right now Im at the process on building its wheels and I was thinking on getting bmx hubs instead of 'normal size bike wheel hubs' because they are cheaper.

Are there any downsides on doing that? Is there a substantial difference between these two types or it is just a marketing thing?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

If i had to guess, I'd say the BMX hubs will be a lot heavier due to them being used for jumping a lot.