My hub being louder helps with the hikers. Ever since the covid-19 situation we’ve been having a lot of them lately. Noble wheels actually stated that oil doesn’t change the longevity of the hub. Yes you’re right about being better for water but here in southern cali we don’t have much rain. Thanks for watching bro 🤙🏼 :47 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mt9paMuEmJm7oXU.html

@@CalaveraChronicles yup, I grew up in North County SD and know about it being dry more often than not. In fact, I usually just dust off my bike and sponge bathe it with a rag instead of using the hose. It helps all the parts last longer if you can get them clean without water. I do however have to disagree with you about using your free hub to warn hikers that you’re coming. They often don’t hear freehub sounds (even I9’s!) and are startled. I started using this a few years back and have been praised and thanked by hundreds (yes 100s!) of trail users, including other riders, for using it to warn them I’m coming. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLpxo7iLvpa9enk.html

Yeah that’s a local company I see them all the time. I sometimes listen to music on the wAy down too. You haven’t had any issues with the timber? My friends busted after a week but they took care of him super quick!

@@CalaveraChronicles it actually just broke last week after 3 years. The string that held ball inside the bell broke. I need to email them and ask if I can repair it myself. For $20, I got my money’s worth for sure!

@@CalaveraChronicles hello man great video I have hope pro 4 hubs I wanna put some Oil like you did but I only have muc off dry lube ceramic one is it ok ? To Use it

Same!!

No problems not very scientific but definitely fun to make

The wrong grease can do that... Decent freehub grease can and does work just fine & dampens the sound (thankfully). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mt9paMuEmJm7oXU.html

Oh nice! My bearings are still good and the hub oil seems to be working great!

@@CalaveraChronicles I kept my abecs cause they are good bearings!! How long have you been riding on the bearings you have now?

@user-dw9ss8rh9o now that I look back I want to say I was on them over 2 years.

@@CalaveraChronicles right on!! Thanks for the info and again great video.

Fit couple in the Philippines I have a couple of friends that have been running that for awhile with no issues. I also feel that the seal does a great job in keeping the oil in place. We’ll see what happens in the long run. The oil is recommended by i9 as well.

Calavera Chronicles I9 hubs are amazing and I’m sure that they will do fine. I’m really hard on my Hadley’s since I mash on them with my SS mountain bikes. The Hadley SS hubs have been completely overhauled with new bearings,seals and paws a couple of times but I have had them for 5 and 10 years (2 versions) I haven’t had the Hope SS/Trials hub pulled apart and serviced yet, they’re only 2 years old.

Az Lean I’m thinking oil burns but doesn’t dry out?

The spin test is just for fun I’m sure there’s way more factors that should be considered. Like how they perform under load. I don’t feel like they coast any longer or shorter than my previous wheels they just feel really good while pedaling. So I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

Not assuming anything, but the op said in one the responses that he torqued his wheel to 15nm each time. Before reading that, I wondered about it, since he didn't mention it in the video. I imagine wheel torque could have an impact on the spin test, as will the weight of the rotating assembly, and to some extent the aerodynamics of spokes and tire knobs. P.S. I just did the spin test on my Hydra's with extra grease, leaving the brake caliper on (I don't think it rubs at all) and got 50 seconds of spin.

So many factors to Consider. Temperature, Wind, torque on axle bearings, weight on rim/tire, speed if the wheel. Even his comparison isn't exactly scientific, but good enough to get an idea. Don't worry about it, I just got my i9, and have to say I was running 120 click noas before, I even preferred them for a couple of reasons. And they were ALOT cheaper. I9 hydra are sick hubs but tbh anything more than 100 clicks will do perfectly fine.

I agree! It was just for fun. But I do gotta say that the 690 POE has come in handy on super tech stuff where you just need that extra push with the least amount of pedal stroke.

I actually did my test with 15nm of torque and the brake caliper off

Thank you it was mostly for fun

I removed all grease and just put oil on all moving parts and connecting points. Just make sure to keep oil away from your break rotors.

I say it all depends in how many miles or if you ride in super dusty trails. I usually shoot for every 10-15 rides?

Did you mean that you switched? Like clean out the grease and then added the oil.

@@CalaveraChronicles yes I wiped off the grease and added oil

@@waltercastillo7121 for what it’s worth, mine do sound louder on camera than they are in person, must be a mic sensitivity that enhances the sound, but I wouldn’t expect them to be really loud. For comparison, I used to run dt swiss 240s and that was louder than my current hydra running on oil.

@@teckademic33 took a few rides for it to break in, now it sounds great and I agree it sounds louder on videos🤙

I did it on both. But. I didn’t remove the pawls completely

@@CalaveraChronicles for oil, how do you often to put oil? What is the recommended?

I’m not sure if this works on other brands. As far as performance I feel no difference it’s mostly for noise I suppose.

Did you clean it?

@@CalaveraChronicles yep, completely clean... then applied oil... and it became silent after the first ride.... it is literally like a silent hub now :O .. maybe I put too much oil !? ... it works fine, no skips, but the buzz is gone

@@denesk2794 what oil are you using?

More grease or switch over to onyx. Lol

@@CalaveraChronicles Onyx is I9 or a different company? Also, I saw your video on the Wheelset you bought. Was that $760 for the set or individually? Thanks

@@NDemanuele1 onyx is a different company. It was a full wheel set(front and rear) but the prices went since parts cost more now. I don’t know how much they cost now but you can take a peek at spokex.com

I just had new bearings put in my Hydra's (after only a year! Paid extra for higher quality bearings hoping for more longevity) I asked the mechanic to wipe out the grease and add oil to make it louder - but I think he misunderstood me, because it is now maybe 25% as loud as it was. So, yes, add grease and it will be much quieter.

hahahahah ikaw lng ata pinoy dito sir , nakita ko sa ibang forum ok daw ung singer oil

Don't!!!! Singer oil is the worst. Better buy what's recommended by i9...

Dumonde tech freehub oil ang recomnended ni i9.

So far it’s working great!

No issues at all and it’s safe? 🙏

@@CalaveraChronicles combination of grease in the pawls and oil in the o ring is safe and no issues?

@@thebeastmtb ive had no issues so far

@@CalaveraChronicles nice. How often do you put oil?

Absolutely! Just did it for fun

Haha, in the beginning of the video he says that the calipers are removed btw.