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Madera – C4 Plastic Drive Side Hub Guard

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Do you run a Madera or Profile Racing hub in the back? If you’re looking for a drive side hub guard, Madera have released their C4 drive side guard that utilizes a proprietary insert that replaces the jam nut on your axle to allow your guard to snap right into place. Hit play to let Matt Coplon tell you all about it, along with a detailed look at the guard and how it’s installed!

“Custom-made for both Madera and Profile Hubs, the C4 Drive Side Guard is designed to protect your hubs, keep you grinding smoothly, and all with only minimal weight.

It is sold as a combo including the guard and proprietary hardware that will fit on the Madera V2 Cassette, the Madera Gulf Coaster, the Profile Racing Mini Hub, and the Profile Racing Z-Coaster.

Buy the combo pack to start and replace the guard on its own later if necessary.

You must have the proprietary hardware that is installed with an adjustable wrench in order to run this guard.

Make sure to check out all of the other guards we make, including our C4 Plastic FRONT Guard and our C4 Plastic Non-Drive Side REAR Guard to match this guard below.”

Merritt – Tension Hub Guard Smash Test

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Merritt put their Tension Hub Guard to the smash and grind test!

When it comes to testing BMX parts, a lot of it comes down to team riders taking a prototype out and beating the hell out of it, then making refinements to improve it until it’s perfect. But, even then, you have to look into other ways to test things to ensure it’s going to hold up to the abuse a BMX bike goes through. The guys at Merritt released their Tension Hub Guard a couple years back and it has proven to hold up quite nice. They decided to really push things to the limit and did a sledge hammer test, followed up by a grinder test to see how well it could take a beating. Here’s what happened!

“We took the sledge hammer and grinder to our tension hub guard to show how durable it is.The guard easily attaches to the spokes with a simple spring clip that keeps the guard under tension and in place. The tension system is away from the grind side, so it isn’t affected as the guard wears down.”

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Eclat BMX – Overguard Hub Guard

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Eclat BMX Overguard Hub Guard BMX

Do you need a hub guard, but you want something that will fit on either you drive or non-drive-side, and protect the dropouts? The Overguard Hub Guard from Eclat might just be what you’re looking for. Traditional hub guards are mounted between the hub and the dropouts of the frame, giving you protection for your hub, but not your dropouts. The Overguard gives you full protection of the dropouts and the hub. This hub guard is made from heat-treated 4140 chromoly and simply slides on between your dropout and the peg, with two anti-rotation pin slots so you can run this guard on either side of your bike. Due to its shape, it’s also universal for drive or non-drive side since the guard will fit over most 9-tooth drivers. The Overguard comes in black only, fits most frames and will work with pretty much all pegs and hubs, weighs in at 2.7 oz. and can be picked up for around $26.99 through most BMX shops and mail-order that sell Eclat worldwide.

The Overguard has two anti-roll pin tabs so you can fit the guard on either side of your back wheel.

Eclat BMX Overguard Hub Guard BMX

Here’s a look at Kilian Roth‘s bike with the Overguard on it.

What do you think? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking! Not quite what you’re looking for? Check out more BMX Hub Guards here.


Madera BMX – Unboxing: Front Hub Guards

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Madera’s latest “Memo” video gives you some insight on the Madera C4 and Profile Aegis front hub guards…

If you run a Madera or Profile Racing front hub and you need to get some hub guards, here’s a video for you! Madera had Mike Hinkens sit down to explain the difference between the Madera C4 front hub guard and the Profile Racing Aegis front hub guard, and how to install them on your hubs. I personally run the Aegis guard on my Profile Mini hub and love it. Super easy to install, works great and has held up for a really long time! Check it out!

“Madera Memo #20 – Unboxing – Front Hub Guards

Madera hubs are works of art, but you beat them up every time you ride! Make sure to protect your investment AND make grinding way easier by running hub guards on your front and rear Madera hubs. Click play for a short video explaining the front hub guard options we have as well as why they are necessary and how to install them.

Edit: Mike Hinkens
Music – Intro/Outro: Drumlins

MADERA C4 FRONT HUB GUARD
– CNC machined from Delrin (strong and durable plastic)
– The hub guard slides over the hub cone – It will sit snug against your fork and hub cone when the wheel is tightened down.
– Weight: 28g/.98 oz

COMPATIBILITY NOTES:
– Can be used on Madera Pilot front hubs as well as Profile Elite, Totem, and Mini front hubs.
– Works only with Madera/Profile Knurled cones. You can buy an adaptable cone with the guard if you don’t have the right one.” – Madera

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Madera Memo – Unboxing the Madera and Profile Racing Hub Guards

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Due for some new hub guards? This weeks Madera Memo takes a look at the different Madera and Profile Racing hub guards that they have available, and how to install them! Check out the video featuring Mike Hinkens below…

“Madera and Profile come from the same factory and share some of the same components. Both companies’ hubs should be used with and have special hub guards available. These guards are specifically designed for our hubs and do a great job of protecting your investment as well as making riding easier. Click play to learn all about our guards and then go check out the hubs they fit on!

More info and links for purchase below.

Edit: Mike Hinkens
Music: Intro/Outro: Drumlins” – Madera

Odyssey – Vandero Pro Front Hub & Hazard Lite Front Wheel

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Let’s take a look at the brand new Vandero Pro Front Hub and the Hazard Lite Front Wheel from Odyssey!

Vandero Pro Front Hub

Is it time for a new front hub? Here’s a closer look at the new Vandero Pro front hub from Odyssey. This front hub starts out with a 7075-T6 aluminum hub shell with precision bored fully centric bearing seats for a smoother spin and prolonged bearing life. Inside you can find 6903RS sealed cartridge ball bearings with a 17mm 7075-T6 aluminum center axle with steel helicoil thread insert and 3/8″ heat-treated chromoly axle bolts with 17mm wrench flats and 6mm hex slots to keep it all tight.

As you can see from the photos, this hub comes with replaceable plastic hub guards on both sides that you can choose to run or remove. The Vandero Pro hub guards are made from a proprietary plastic and are designed to be press fit, so you don’t have to mess with the hub to install them.

The Vandero Pro Front Hub is available in black and polished with a weight of 11.2 oz. for $69.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Odyssey BMX worldwide now.

Odyssey Hazard Lite Front Wheel

If you’re on the hunt for a complete front wheel, then you’re in luck because the Vandero Pro Front Hub is also available on the new Odyssey Hazard Lite Front Wheel. This wheel starts out with the Vandero Pro hub laced to a Hazard Lite rim. The Hazard Lite 36-hole rim is made from 6000 series aluminum with a 32mm width, 17mm height with a 390 ERD.

The Hazard Lite Front Wheel is available in Black and Chrome for $149.99 – $159.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Odyssey worldwide now as well.

What do you think? Have any questions? Let us know in the comments and we’ll get back to you!

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