While it may not be a done deal quite yet, Stan’s gave us a look at their new 3.60 hubset at PressCamp this week in Park City. Made in North Carolina by Industry Nine, the premium 3.60 slots in above the company’s mainline 3.30 mountain bike hub. In keeping with Stan’s focus on light weight, low drag, and low noise, the 3.60 is a 3-pawl version of I9’s Torch hub. Halving the number of pawls in the standard Torch keeps things running smoothly- but quick-engagement fetishists will be able to upgrade to the 120pt/6-pawl version if desired. More after the jump!
Working with Industry Nine’s established platform means that the US-made 3.60 hubs will be compatible with a wide range of axle and freehub standards right out of the gate. It also means that short runs of interesting colors are a distinct possibility. Pricing, weights, and delivery are to be confirmed, but should be close to Stan’s current premium offerings from DT Swiss. More when we have it…
