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Sneak Peek: Madera – Gulf Coaster Freecoaster Hub

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Get a look at the new Gulf Coaster hub from Madera BMX…

Madera BMX Gulf Coaster Freecoaster Hub

We’ve been hearing rumors about the new freecoaster hub from Madera for about a year or so now, and we’ve been patiently waiting to find out the full details since the start. If you have been following Madera, then you know they’ve been dropping some sneak peek looks at their new hub that’s going to be called the Gulf Coaster. We don’t have much for information on the specs and details, but from what we’ve gathered, and with the similarities between Profile Racing and Madera, we would imagine it’s very similar to a Z-Coaster hub, with a few tweaks to make it more affordable. We aren’t sure what kind of changes could be made internally since the Z-Coaster seems to be a really reliable hub that mixes a freecoaster and cassette into one.

What we do know is that the Gulf Coaster will be available this month, and we’ll make sure to get the full specs and details out as soon as they are available! Until then, check out a few other sneak peek photos below. After that, if you scroll down a little further, you can check out Dylan McCauley‘s welcome to the Madera Pro team video that came out a few weeks back. Dylan was putting this hub to work for that full video, so you can get an idea of what it can do.

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What do you think? Are you curious what’s inside this hub? Do you think it’s a Z-Coaster with some small changes to help keep the price down? Are you thinking about picking one up? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments below!

What Is Inside Of A Profile Racing Mini Rear Hub?

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Profile Racing give you a look at all the parts inside of their classic Mini Rear Hub in this weeks Tech Tip!

Have you ever wondered just what is inside of a Profile Racing Mini Rear Hub? The Mini rear hub has been apart of the Profile Racing line up for what seems like forever and it is because it has proven itself to be one hell of a hub that can take anything you throw at it. Fortunately, a hub like this doesn’t require a lot of maintenance and some people go years without having to take it apart. Because of that, you might be surprised to see how many parts go into the Mini hub to make it tick. There’s a new Tech Tip over on the Profile Racing website with a break down of all 19 of the parts that make this hub, and it is real interesting to see all laid out.

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Jake Seeley Makes A Madera Pilot V2 Hub

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Jake Seeley dropped by the Profile Racing / Madera warehouse in Florida to put in some work…

This is one of those videos that will probably leave you wanting more. Jake Seeley made his way to the Profile Racing warehouse in Florida to take a piece of aluminum into a Madera Pilot V2 front hub from start to finish. This video is only a minute long and most of this is Jake making his way around the warehouse, which will definitely leave those of you who want to see the full process in detail wanting more. Either way, this is a promo for a giveaway that Madera is doing where you can WIN the hub that Jake gets made and signs. Get the details below!

“Madera rider Jake Seeley headed down to St. Pete, Florida and stopped by the Madera/Profile factory to help make one of our Madera Pilot Front Hubs.

Tag along as he journeys through the factory checking stuff out and helping the hub go from a chunk of a aluminum to finished product.

***This video was part of a giveaway we offered in February of 2018. To see how to enter, check out our instagram at @maderabmx and find the post with this video and the instructions. Giveaway expires February 23rd, 2018.”

Shadow Conspiracy – Symbol Hubs

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Is it time for a new set of hubs? Have you given The Shadow Conspiracy Symbol Cassette and Symbol front hub a look yet? Below you can find photos, full specs and details on the hubs that are available worldwide through BMX shops, mail-orders and The Shadow Conspiracy Webstore.

Shadow Conspiracy – Symbol Cassette Hub

The Shadow Conspiracy Symbol Cassette hub starts out with a 6061 aluminum hub shell with a small Shadow Crow logo in the center and 36-holes. Inside you can find 2 sealed bearings and a 14mm nickel chromoly axle with 6mm broach (allen key slot) and a 1-piece chromoly driver with 3-sealed bearings and 4-pawls with individual leaf springs for precise engagement. To protect the hub, The Shadow Conspiracy also include a proprietary plastic non-drive side hub guard for grinding.

The Symbol Cassette hub is available in left or right hand drive, weighs in at 19.35 oz. and comes in colors of Black, Crimson Red, Arsenic, Livid Purple, Polar Pop Blue, Ignite and Polished for $144.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Shadow worldwide, or on the Shadow Conspiracy Webstore

Shadow Conspiracy – Symbol Front Hub

Designed to match the Symbol Cassette hub, the Symbol front hub starts out with a 36-hole, 2014 Alloy hub body with 2-sealed bearings, a 14mm chromoly female center axle with 3/8″ chromoly bolts and 7075 collars. The Symbol front hub also comes with 2 proprietary guards for both sides of the hub. As a note, you do not have to run both or either if you prefer.

The Symbol front hub weighs in at 9.1 oz. with colors of Black, Crimson Red, Arsenic, Livid Purple, Polar Pop Blue, Ignite and Polished to choose from. You can pick this hub up for $76.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry The Shadow Conspiracy worldwide now, or on The Shadow Conspiracy Webstore.

That’s a look at The Shadow Conspiracy’s Symbol Cassette and Symbol front hubs. Please let us know if you have any questions in the comments below. Also, if you run these hubs, please let us know what you think!

Check out more from The Shadow Conspiracy here!

*Note: This post contains affiliate links and we could receive a small commission if you were to buy these hubs. We would never tell you about a product unless we were 100% confident that it’s a great product.

Profile Racing – Tech Tip: What’s Inside a Z-Coaster

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Have you ever wondered what’s inside one of those Profile Racing Z-Coaster hubs?

Profile Racing Z Coaster

If you have been thinking about picking up a new freecoaster hub and you’re looking at the the Z-Coaster hub from Profile Racing, but you are curious about what’s inside and makes the hub tick, here’s your answer. This weeks Tech Tip from Profile gives you a look at all of the parts inside the hubs from the proprietary Z-Coaster driver that allows you to run the hub as a freecoaster or a traditional cassette to the 14mm nuts that hold it in place. You can check out all the parts and a full diagram that breaks down each of the parts for your understanding. You can check it all out on the PROFILE RACING WEBSITE HERE.

This hub is fairly complex and there are a number of little parts, but from the reviews we have been hearing, there isn’t a ton of maintenance involved and there’s not much of a reason to be opening up the hub anyway! Pretty interesting!

Profile Racing Z-Coaster Hub BMX

Anyone run the Z-Coaster hub? How do you like it? Any pros and cons you can tell us about? Let us know in the comments below!

Sneak Peek: Demolition Parts – Blood Splatter Colorway & Rotator V3 Freecoaster

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Demolition Parts coming through with a double whammy sneak peek giving us a look at their new Blood Splatter colorway and Rotator V3 freecoaster hub…

Demolition Parts Rotator V3 Freecoaster Hub BMX Blood Splatters

We’re always excited to see what a brand has coming for new product. The crew over at Demolition just dropped a sneak peek that is a two for one in that department. First off, you will notice the new Blood Splatter color that they will be offering on a few of their parts in the near future. The second is that this is a look at their new RotatoR v3 Freecoaster hub. Comparing the V3 to the V2, it looks like the hub shell was given an updated and slimmed down look with some extra machining and a laser etched logo and a hub guard is now included with the hub. No word on if the internals changed at all, but we would imagine they will still be utilizing the KHE internals like before. Expect this hub and the new color out in February.

“We’ve been fairly hush hush on our new 2018 goods but thought we’d give you a little taste of what’s coming in Feb. This is our new Demolition Blood Splatter colorway on the all new V3 Rotator hub. 2 sneak peeks in one! Stay tuned for more soon…” – Demolition Parts

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Madera Memo – Unboxing: Pilot V2 Front Hub

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For this weeks Madera Memo, we take a closer look at the Pilot V2 front hub…

It’s that time of the week for the Madera Memo. This time around Mike Hinkens unboxes one of their ever popular Pilot V2 hub. The video explains all the details on the hub, and focuses in on their many different axle bolt types and hub guards that you can run with the hub for every type of rider.

“Madera Memo #19 – Unboxing – Madera Pilot Front Hub

Madera’s rear cassette hub isn’t meant to be run alone! Take a peek at the matching front hub we offer: The Madera Pilot Front Hub is simple, light, strong, and stylish. Click play to learn all about it including its features, its numerous customization options, and more!

More info and link for purchase below.

Edit: Mike Hinkens
Music: Intro/Outro: Drumlins

MADERA PILOT V2 FRONT HUB

Available as part of BYOH program – Completely Customize your hub to fit your exact specs and needs
Specs:
– Low Flange hubshell – 36 hole only
– Aluminum or Chromoly hollow 3/8″ center axle
– Bolt choices for 3/8″ threaded axle:
– 3/8 socket head bolts (8mm hex) – STANDARD
– Madera “Beach” Bolts
– 17mm Hex Head outer w/8mm internal hex
– Button Head w/8mm internal hex
– Chromoly and Titanium bolts available
– Colors: Black, Polished, Nickel, Snow, Rust, Matte Red, Celestial, Party Paint
– Weight: 233g/8.28 oz

All axles, bolts, and bearings are the same components used in Profile Racing’s Mini Hubs. Pilot hubs are suitable for trails, racing, street, and park use.”