BMX Race hubs
BMX Race hubs have a major effect on wheel stiffness, power transfer and overall wheelset reliability. The key is to choose the right hub based on rim compatibility, intended use and whether you are building a light race-focused setup or a more durable wheel for regular riding and racing.
Number of spoke holes in the rim or hub. Rim and hub must match (usually 32 or 36).
Number of teeth on the chainring or sprocket. More teeth at the front = harder gear, more at the rear = easier.
Whether the part is for the front or the rear wheel (hub, wheel, brake).
Products – Category: BMX Race hubs
21 items
SD X universal 15 mm Rear axle - 143x15mm
SD X universal 15mm Rear Axle - Weight: 69g 143x15mm
SD Ace Expert 180 clicks 36H-110x10mm - Rear Hub
SD Ace Expert - Rear hub 36H Weight: 289g 110x10mm 180 clicks
SD Ace Expert 180 clicks 28H-110x10mm - Rear Hub
SD Ace Expert - Rear hub 28H Weight: 289g 110x10mm 180 clicks
SD Ace Expert 180 clicks Disc 28H-110x10mm - Rear Hub
SD Ace Expert Disc - Rear hub 28H Weight: 316g 110x10mm 180 clicks
SD Ace Expert 180 clicks Disc 36H-110x10mm - Rear Hub
SD Ace Expert Disc - Rear hub 36H Weight: 316g 110x10mm 180 clicks
SD Base Cassette 110/10mm - Rear BMX Hub
SD Base Cassette - Rear Hub 36H Weight: 372g 110x10mm 5 Pawl
SD Base Cassette Disc 110/10mm - Rear BMX Hub
SD Base Cassette Disc - Rear Hub 36H Weight: 326g 110x10mm 5 pawl
SD Ace Pro Cassette 180 clicks - Rear BMX hub
SD Ace Pro Cassette - Rear Hub 36H Weight: 399g 180 clicks
SD Ace Expert 100/10mm 36H- Front hub
SD Ace Expert - Front Hub 36H Weight: 130g 100x10mm
SD Ace Expert 100/10mm 28H- Front hub
SD Ace Expert - Front Hub 28H Weight: 130g 100x10mm
How to choose BMX Race hubs
A BMX race hub does far more than simply hold the wheel together. It sits at the centre of the entire wheelset and directly affects spoke tension feel, tracking precision and how the bike responds under hard acceleration. In BMX race, riders usually notice these differences quickly, especially out of the gate, while pumping and whenever the bike needs to hold speed and line cleanly under load.
This category makes the most sense for riders building a custom wheelset or for anyone who wants tighter control over wheel feel and long-term performance. Once you care about stiffness, weight and reliability rather than just “something that works”, hub choice becomes one of the most important decisions in the whole build.
How to choose:
- Compatibility with the rest of the build – start by checking which rim and overall wheel build the hub is going to be paired with. A hub should not be chosen in isolation, because only together with BMX Race rims does it define the final stiffness, weight and ride character of the wheelset.
- Weight vs. durability – a lighter hub helps keep rotational weight lower and makes the bike feel more responsive, but not every rider should chase the lightest possible option. For performance and racing use, a lighter and more direct setup often makes sense, while younger, heavier or less experienced riders may benefit more from greater durability and easier long-term ownership.
- Stiffness and power transfer – a good hub helps the wheelset feel precise rather than vague under hard sprint efforts. Advanced and competitive riders tend to notice this most clearly, but hub quality also contributes to how stable the bike feels entering turns and driving out of berms.
- Service life and maintenance – if you ride and race regularly, it is worth paying attention to how well the hub holds up over time and how practical it is to maintain. In BMX race, a strong hub should roll smoothly while also coping with repeated loading without quickly developing play or losing its precise feel.
- Complete wheel setup – the final ride feel does not come from the hub alone, but from the complete wheel including tyres and tubes. That is why it helps to think ahead about BMX tyres and BMX Race tubes, because they strongly affect acceleration, grip and track confidence.
In practice, the decision can be simplified quite well: if you want to build a wheelset exactly to your own preference, choosing a hub separately makes clear sense. If you do not want to solve the wheel piece by piece, it is often more practical to go straight to BMX Race wheelsets, where compatibility and overall ride character are already solved as one package.
For advanced and competitive riders, a hub that supports crisp power transfer and a firm sprint feel usually makes more sense. For riders who mainly want reliability, sensible longevity and a less sensitive day-to-day setup, a stronger and more versatile option is often the smarter choice.
