36-hole front hub with large flanges

High flange hub for track bike and fixie – precision, stiffness and timeless style

Designed for track cycling and fixie riding, the high flange hub is an iconic component in any quality wheel build. Both technical and stylish, it plays a crucial role in wheel stiffness, spoke tension, and overall responsiveness. Whether used on the velodrome, for urban fixed-gear riding, or in a custom wheel build, this hub stands out as a characterful choice.

Why choose a high flange hub ?

The main advantage of a high flange hub lies in its specific design. The oversized flanges allow for a wider spoke angle, which improves spoke tension and enhances the overall strength of the wheel. The result is a wheel that feels more responsive, laterally stiffer, and perfectly suited to the high loads generated by fixed-gear pedaling and powerful accelerations.

From an aesthetic point of view, the high flange hub offers a strong visual identity, highly appreciated in the fixie scene and in handcrafted wheel builds.

Key features of the high flange hub

• Type: front or rear hub for track bike / fixie

• Flanges: high flanges, drilled for optimized lacing patterns

• Compatibility: track, fixie, or single-speed frames

• Axle: solid axle, ideal for secure mounting on horizontal dropouts

• Fixing: axle nuts, perfectly suited for track and urban riding

• Bearings: smooth and durable for consistent wheel rotation

• Material: CNC-machined aluminum for an excellent balance of lightness and strength

• Spacing: track standard

• Threading (rear hub): compatible with fixed cog and lockring

Specific benefits for wheel building

The high flange hub is especially popular for custom wheel builds. It makes precise lacing easier—whether radial or crossed, depending on preference—and helps create a wheel that is:

• stiffer during hard accelerations

• more stable at high speeds

• more resistant to the stresses of direct-drive pedaling

When paired with a track rim, stainless steel spokes, and a carefully executed lacing pattern, this hub becomes the foundation of a high-performance, durable, and visually striking wheel.

A hub made for wheel enthusiasts

Whether you are a track cyclist, a fixed-gear urban rider, or a wheel-building enthusiast, the high flange hub meets the expectations of riders who value smooth rolling, wheel stiffness, and clean aesthetics.

It is the ideal component for cyclists seeking to combine mechanical performance, reliability, and timeless style at the heart of their bicycle wheels.