{"product_id":"novatec-d981sb-cl-centerlock-disc-front-hub","title":"Novatec D981SB-CL Centerlock Disc Front Hub","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic; font-size: 18px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 16px;\"\u003eA front hub for riders building or upgrading a 100mm thru-axle disc wheel who want a clean Centerlock rotor interface and a hole-count option that matches their rim, without paying for anything a front wheel doesn't need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOverview\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D981SB-CL is Novatec's thru-axle, Centerlock version of its front disc hub - a simple, purpose-built shell, since a front hub doesn't carry a freehub or cassette, just a well-sealed axle and bearing set spinning inside a Centerlock-splined shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built around a 12x100mm thru-axle, the spacing that's become standard on current road, gravel and endurance disc forks, and is offered in 24H, 28H and 32H lacing so it can be matched to the rim and spoke count you're building around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a sensible pick whenever you're lacing a new front wheel, replacing a hub that's developed play or roughness, or standardizing a pair of wheels around the same axle and brake interface as the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy You'll Like It\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenterlock Rotor Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwapping or replacing the front rotor is a lockring job rather than a six-bolt one, which makes routine maintenance quicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard 12x100mm Thru-Axle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatches the front axle spacing used on the large majority of current disc road, gravel and endurance bikes, so it fits without hunting for adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Lacing Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in 24H, 28H and 32H, giving you room to match spoke count to rim choice and riding style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Wasted Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a front-specific hub it skips the freehub body and pawls entirely, which means less to maintain and one less point of failure up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed, Low-Maintenance Internals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bearing and axle assembly is sealed against road grit and water to keep rotation smooth between services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hub is for anyone lacing a fresh front wheel on a 100mm thru-axle disc bike - 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