Chris King's R45D Centrelock rear hub for disc road and gravel bikes: the low-drag 45-tooth RingDrive engagement system, Chris King's made-in-house bearings and a 142 x 12mm thru axle, with 28H spoke drilling.

Highlights

  • Patented RingDrive system with 45 simultaneously engaged points of contact for near drag-free engagement
  • Legendary made-in-house bearings, fully serviceable
  • Centrelock rotor mount (Shimano lock ring required, not included)
  • SRAM XDR, Shimano HG or Shimano Microspline freehub body — pick yours from the options

Compatibility & fit

Fits disc road and gravel frames with 142 x 12mm rear thru-axle spacing. Needs a Centrelock rotor and Shimano-pattern lock ring — Chris King specifies rear lock ring Y26N98030. 28H spoke drilling.

Sizes & options

ColourFreehub bodySpoke count
BlackSRAM XDR28H
BlackShimano HG28H
JetSRAM XDR28H
JetShimano HG28H
JetShimano Microspline28H
Matte TurquoiseShimano HG28H
RedSRAM XDR28H
RedShimano HG28H
SilverShimano HG28H
VioletShimano HG28H
Chris King covers this hub, including its bearings, with the King Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects for the lifetime of the original purchaser. It does not cover damage from crashes, misuse, alteration, improper installation or normal wear and tear. For warranty support, return the product to Tune Cycles and we'll manage the claim with Chris King's Australian distributor.
  • 45-point RingDrive engagement
  • Made-in-house bearings, fully serviceable
  • Centrelock rotor mount
  • 142 x 12mm thru axle, 28H
  • King Lifetime Warranty
Axle standard142 x 12mm thru axle
Rotor mountCentrelock (Shimano lock ring required)
Freehub bodySRAM XDR, Shimano HG or Shimano Microspline
Spoke drilling28H
ColoursBlack, Jet, Matte Turquoise, Red, Silver, Violet
EngagementRingDrive, 45 points
Made inPortland, Oregon, USA
SKU SCV-P-4828-28H
Brand Chris King