Road Race Rim Brake Front Hub

The VelocityUSA Road Race Rim Brake Front Hub is built for road cyclists who demand reliability and smooth rolling performance from their wheel builds. Designed specifically for rim brake setups, this hub suits everything from fast criterium laps in Pune to long weekend climbs up the Western Ghats, offering a dependable foundation for a hand-built or custom wheel.

Our Take

For Indian road cyclists still running rim brake systems — and there are many, given the cost of upgrading an entire groupset — this VelocityUSA hub is a smart, value-conscious choice. At Rs. 6,000, it slots into the mid-range without cutting corners on build quality. Rim brakes actually perform predictably on the dry tarmac around Hyderabad, Delhi, and Chennai, where most riding happens outside monsoon season. A quality front hub anchors the entire wheel, and this one earns its place.

Sizing for Indian Riders

Front hubs are sized by axle diameter and flange width rather than rider body size. Confirm your fork's dropout width — most Indian road riders use 100mm quick-release forks — before ordering. Check spoke hole count matches your chosen rim. VelocityUSA hubs follow standard international dimensions, so compatibility with locally available rims and spokes is straightforward.

Compatibility Notes

This hub is designed for rim brake road forks with a 100mm quick-release axle standard. It is not compatible with disc brake forks. Verify spoke hole count (typically available in common drillings) matches your rim before building. Works with standard threaded or nutted skewers. Keep the hub bearings clean and re-grease periodically, especially after riding in monsoon conditions or on dusty roads around Rajasthan and central India.

Pairs Well With

Build this hub into a complete wheel with a matching VelocityUSA rim for a cohesive setup. Pair with quality butted spokes and brass nipples for durability. Add a reliable rim brake set and high-performance road tyres suited to Indian tarmac. Consider a track pump with an accurate gauge to maintain optimal tyre pressure on varied road surfaces.

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Why buy from Cobbled Climbs

• 100% genuine — authorised VelocityUSA retailer in India
• Free delivery on orders above Rs. 2,500
• Cash on delivery available nationwide
• 7-day easy returns
• Shipped from Mumbai
• Expert advice — our team rides this gear

VelocityUSA is an American wheel component manufacturer with decades of experience producing rims, hubs, and complete wheels for road, track, and off-road cycling. Known for consistent quality and wide compatibility, VelocityUSA products are a trusted choice among custom wheel builders worldwide.

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