If you’re after the best road or gravel front hub in the industry then look no further. The Chris King R45D Centerlock front hub is manufactured, engineered, and assembled in Portland Oregon to the highest standards in the bike industry. A lightweight hub body paired with Chris King’s in-house bearings results in a buttery smooth riding experience. Chris King’s steel bearings are heat-treated and machined to spin perfectly for years to come. A one-piece axle design ensures that the R45D will always corner and handle perfectly. An easily serviceable and re-buildable design ensures that the R45D hub will last a lifetime.