Description
Tradition and innovation combine in the ultimate single speed disc hub for track bikes.
PAUL COMPONENT has been meticulously manufacturing bicycle components in a renovated garage in Chico, California since 1989, which was a former oil distribution facility for Texaco Oil until 1926. Paul believes that a great product should be based on simple ideas, easy maintenance, and a high level of functionality.
In 1996, PAUL COMPONENT created the world's first single-speed MTB hub, W.O.R.D.. The name stands for Wacky One Speed Rear Device, and at a time when 7-speed and 8-speed bikes were the norm, the idea of daring to remove the derailleur and enjoy a simple, tough bike was considered stubborn and a bit crazy. However, its uniqueness attracted many riders, and it soon became a cult favorite.
The Fixed Disk Word Hub is the answer to many riders' requests for the return of the fixed gear model, which was temporarily discontinued!
The secret of this hub's overwhelming smoothness lies in its extremely high-precision machining technology. The bearing bores are finished to an astonishing precision of only 0.0002" (about 1/8th the thickness of a hair) and use high-quality, user-adjustable sealed cartridge bearings. In addition, the hub shell design, honed through years of manufacturing and real-world riding, provides the ideal balance of light weight and rigidity to handle the toughest of riding with ease.
Meticulously machined piece by piece in our Chico, California workshop, these hubs are compatible with 142x12mm through-axles, allowing those frames to be fixed geared. The rotor base has 6 holes (ISO standard), and the design is beautifully machined down to the base, which not only looks great but also contributes to weight reduction. The traditional mid-flange silhouette and the latest technology are combined in this gem. Also included is a stainless steel locking ring for the fixed gear.
This hub is indispensable when planning to convert to tracklocross (惡路固定) or gravel-fixed.
[SPEC].
Number of holes: 32H
Shaft diameter: 12mm/through
End width: 142mm
Disc brake pedestal: 6 holes (ISO)
Compatible cogs: fixed gear / FIXED
Flange diameter: 56mm
Flange width: 68mm
Chainline: 51.6mm
Weight:242g
Material: 6061 aluminum
- We ship within 1-2 business days after receiving your order (payment). (Basically, orders placed before 12:00 p.m. are shipped the same day.)
- Messenger delivery is available within Nagoya City only.
- We ship every day from Monday to Sunday, except on temporary holidays.
- Available delivery areas: All over Japan and the world.
- Please note that delivery may be delayed due to credit card processing status. If you would like to specify the delivery date and time, please fill in your request in the additional information in the shopping cart.
- The product will be shipped from Circles.
- Please contact the shipping company in case of damage or loss during shipping.
Regarding the delivery of complete bikes
- Please note that a separate shipping fee of 9,900 yen (tax included) will be charged for shipping complete bikes. (However, an additional fee will be charged for delivery to Okinawa and remote islands.)
- After receiving your order, we will do a final check and ship complete bikes, but it may take 1-2 weeks. Please understand.
- We will send the bike with some parts removed for packing. We strongly recommend that you have your bicycle assembled at your nearest bicycle store.
- We will inform you of the delivery date and other details by e-mail.
- We apologize for any sales discrepancies at the store.
Regarding the delivery of frame sets
- Nationwide flat-rate shipping: 5,500 yen (tax included) (However, an additional fee will be charged for delivery to Okinawa and remote islands.)
- We will inform you of the delivery date and other details by e-mail.
- We will provide the pre-treatment of facing and tapping for the frame sets purchased at our store as a service. We will inform you separately after purchase.
- We can also install a headset and BB for a fee, so please feel free to contact us.