Novatec D982TSB-CL Centerlock Disc Rear Hub
D982TSBCLX12-28H
A rear hub for riders building or rebuilding a 142mm thru-axle disc wheel who want a dependable Centerlock interface and broad cassette compatibility, without paying for anything a rear wheel doesn't need.
Overview
Novatec's D982TSB-CL is built around the brand's straightforward take on a modern thru-axle disc hub: a sealed, serviceable shell designed to spin smoothly for years with minimal attention, using a Centerlock rotor interface that keeps rotor swaps simpler than a 6-bolt setup.
It's built around a 12x142mm thru-axle rear end - the now-standard road, gravel and endurance disc spacing - with an HG-pattern freehub body that accepts Shimano-pattern 9, 10 and 11-speed cassettes. It's offered in 28-hole and 32-hole lacing, so it can be matched to a lighter race-oriented rim or a stronger touring/commuting build.
It's the kind of hub that makes sense when you're rebuilding a wheel after a damaged rim, upgrading a stock hub that's started to feel notchy, or building a new wheelset from scratch and don't want to pay for a wider speed range or feature set than your drivetrain actually uses.
Why You'll Like It
Centerlock Simplicity
The Centerlock splined interface means rotor changes take a lockring tool and a few seconds, not a set of bolts to track down and torque evenly.
Standard 12x142mm Platform
Built for the 12mm thru-axle, 142mm spacing that's become the default on current road, gravel and endurance disc frames, so it drops into most modern builds without an adapter.
Wide Drivetrain Compatibility
The HG freehub body works across Shimano-pattern 9, 10 and 11-speed cassettes, which covers a lot of ground if you're matching the hub to an existing cassette rather than buying both together.
Lacing Options to Match Your Build
Offered in 28H and 32H, so you can pick the spoke count that suits a lighter wheel or a higher-load one.
Smooth, Low-Maintenance Rotation
Sealed internals are designed to keep road grit and water out, so the hub keeps spinning smoothly between services.
Who Is It For?
This hub suits anyone building or rebuilding a 142mm thru-axle disc wheel for a road, gravel or endurance bike - a rider replacing a worn hub, a wheel-builder working from a bare rim, or anyone upgrading a stock wheelset that's started to feel loose or noisy.
In India, where rides often mix smooth tarmac with patchy, pothole-heavy stretches, a dependable disc hub that doesn't ask you to think twice about rotor swaps or bearing play is a sensible, low-drama upgrade - one less thing to worry about on a long weekend ride or a daily commute.
It also works well as a second hub for anyone standardizing a fleet of wheels - a home mechanic, a small bike shop, or a rider with more than one wheelset - around a single, well-understood axle and freehub standard.
Good to Know
Pair this hub with a Centerlock-compatible rotor and lockring for the simplest install - most current Shimano, SRAM and third-party Centerlock rotors will work.
Because the freehub body accepts Shimano-pattern 9-11 speed cassettes, reusing an existing cassette from a previous wheel is usually a straightforward swap.
A drop of fresh grease on the axle and freehub body at build time helps the hub spin freely from day one.
Technical Specifications
- Brake Type: Centerlock disc
- Axle: 12mm Thru Axle (12x142mm)
- O.L.D (Axle Spacing): 142mm
- Freehub Compatibility: Shimano-pattern HG freehub body, compatible with Shimano 9, 10 and 11-speed cassettes
- Hole Count: Available in 28H and 32H
- Spoke Type: J-Bend
Additional Information
- Country of Origin: China
- Imported By: Ozone Ventures, Plot no. 14, Greenpark Society, near Gaikwad Petrol Pump, Pune - 411007, India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Rear Hubs