Right here we’re, simply a few yr later and the promise of Project321 delivering their new G3 Hubs is lastly right here. At the moment, there are new G3 Hubs in inventory and able to roll, so to talk. Project321 is actively looking for to associate with new sellers, distributors as properly OEM alternatives.
The brand new G3 Hub is Project321’s first product launch after being acquired and relocated to Canada. Though the G3 Hubs are constructed on the shoulders of the prior G2 hubs, the G2 hub has formally been discontinued and is not on the market. Warranties will proceed to be honored in addition to service and spare components.
Meet the New G3 Hubs
Engagement
The G3 Hubs can be utilizing the identical 72-tooth drive ring and three-step magnetically actuated pawls as their confirmed G2 hubs. Including two further pawls will increase engagement. They added the 2 pawls as an alternative of miniaturizing the tooth on the drive ring and pawls, which might have compromised reliability.
There’s a whole of eight pawls that work in groups of two, to offer 1.25° or 288 factors of engagement. Project321 believes this offers riders the “excellent steadiness of on the spot engagement and rock-solid reliability.
Poject321 M-Pulse
M-Pulse know-how options pawls which are magnetically activated and designed to maintain drag to a minimal whereas coasting. One other profit to the system is there are fewer shifting components, with out easy-to-lose springs come upkeep time.
6-Lock
The 6-Lock tech is a brand new know-how by Project321. 6-lock is a intelligent six-bolt design that options stainless-steel bolt threads. It requires no lockring, simply the T25 Torx {hardware} giving the rider true six-bolt rotor retention. The 6-Lock simply converts to a middle lock software giving the rider whole freedom when selecting rotors.
The way in which it really works is with a stainless-steel collet that locks into the channel behind the splines on a middle lock brake mount. Chrome steel is claimed to remove the chance of stripping and considerably enhance bolt retention. A 7075 aluminum flange matches over the collet to help it whereas locking it onto the canter lock splines.
This method gives a powerful brake mount interface for any six-bolt rotors and provides redundancy as it’s fully modular.
Axle and Bearing Format
The brand new G3 Hub’s inner structure has been up to date as properly showcasing a wholly new axle and bearing format. The brand new design options two double-row bearings that present further help on the axle’s highest stress level. The hope is to make damaged axles a factor of the previous.
G3 axles are totally anodized 7075 aluminum that maintains the preload adjustment of the rear hub, permitting for excellent bearing preload. Project321 is so assured of their axle design, that they’re providing a 10-year guarantee on them.
Sealing
Project321’s new G3 Hubs have probably the most sturdy sealing system but, which was developed with Stan’s throughout the growth of Stan’s M-Pulse hubs. The system has a low-drag, light-contact rubber seal that’s pressed into the hub shell, and an aluminum mud defend pressed on the the drive physique.
This improved two-piece system retains the oil in and the contaminants out.
G3 Hub Colours, Sizes, Weights, and Worth
G3 Hubs can be out there in 12 colours. Plus, there may be the choice of blending and matching the colours of the endcaps and 6-Lock brake flange to essentially personalize your steed.
Sizes:
Entrance: Increase 110×15, 100×15, 100×12
Rear: Tremendous-boost 157×12, Increase 148×12, 142×12
Weights:
With 6-lock and XD Driver: Entrance 175g, Rear 312g
Heart Lock with XD Driver: Entrance 155g, Rear 292g
Pricing:
Black: $650 USD / $875 CAD
Colour: $675 USD / $910 CAD
Customized combine and match: $700 USD / $945 CAD
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