I posted previously about the GHP frame I bought for my ultimate race bike build. In recent weeks, I finally kicked myself in the ass hard enough to order all the parts for this new bike. I wanted only the absolute best - not that my skill level warrants it, but just because I would get extra BMX-cred. Well, not really.

Among the parts I ordered were the new Chris King BMX hubs, which are laced to Sun Rhynolite XL rims and titanium spokes. These hubs are a new design, and though I have no idea what has changed internally, I can see that the hub shell is slightly larger than the previous model. Why would someone want to pay over $500 for a set of hubs? The engagement system is supposedly the best, and while that may not matter for someone like me, I figured a USA-made product such as this is a long term investment. At the very least, they look and sound cool.

:: Chris King BMX hub - click on image to enlarge ::

The Chris King cog is a ridiculous $50 (as if the $500 price of the hubs isn’t?), and I chose the 14T size to go with my 39T chainring. I’ll list the full parts breakdown in another update when I talk about assembling the bike, which should begin next week when the final parts arrive. Until then, I’ll be rockin’ the Haro.