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Product Details

As with all our hubs, the C157 (Center Lock Disc Super Boost) draws on over 30 years worth of hub manufacturing experience and real world testing, going back to the “Ti Cassette hub” we introduced in 1992.  We’ve been doing this for a long time, and every White Industries hub we make has that original DNA in it; simple, durable, dependable.

The C157 is basically a wider version of our CLD+ Boost hub, with 12mm x 157mm Thru axle compatibility.  There aren’t many bikes out there with this spacing but if you happen to have one, this is your hub.  Designed around the Center Lock splined disc rotor mounting standard, the core of the C157 is a heat treated, black-oxided 4130 steel axle with aluminum axle ends, rotating on four Enduro brand bearings: two in the 6061-T6 aluminum hub shell, and two in the 6/4 titanium freehub body.  C157’s are made here in our Petaluma, Ca. shop, and available in three spoke drillings, two colors, and three different freehub bodies.

Specs

• Hub shell is made from 6061-T6 aluminum
• Colors: black and polished silver (not anodized)
• Finish: Polished, then anodized, with machine-engraved logos
• Freehub body is made from 6/4 titanium
• Enduro sealed radial carbon steel bearings
  • Enduro XD-15 Ceramic bearing upgrade available
• Heat treated and black oxide 4130 steel axle with aluminum axle ends
• Adjustable bearing preload
• Heat treated steel 48 tooth drive ring that threads into the hub shell
• 48T (7.5 degree) freehub engagement
• 3 heat treated steel freehub pawls with stainless steel leaf springs
• Easily serviceable and rebuildable
• Weight: 305g
• Spoke drillings: 28, 32, 36
• Interchangeable freehub bodies (requires purchase of a new freehub body)
• Axle options: 12mm x 157mm Thru

Wheel Building Specs

• Standard J-Bend spokes

Bearings

Compatibility

• Axle options: 12mm x 157mm Thru
  • Can not be converted to 12mm x 148mm Boost Thru axle
• Freehub Bodies/Cassettes (the 5 different freehub bodies are interchangeable):
  • “Shimano HG 8-12 Speed” freehub bodies fit Shimano Hyperglide 8-12 speed cassettes (spacer not included for 8-10 speed cassettes and 11 speed mountain cassettes)
  • “Shimano Micro Spline” freehub bodies fit Shimano Micro Spline cassettes
  • “SRAM XD/XDR” freehub bodies fit SRAM XD and XDR cassettes (1.85mm spacer included for XD cassettes)
• Requires Center Lock style rotors
• Rotor lockring compatibility (not included):
  • Internally splined lockring such as White Industries or Shimano SM-RT81
  • Externally splined lockring such as White Industries or Shimano SM-HB20 or HB-M8010
• Rotors and lockrings that do not strictly adhere to Shimano’s specifications may not work with our hubs
  • SRAM internally spline rotor lockrings do not work with C157 hubs
• Not compatible with radial spoke lacing

What’s In The Box

• Complete rear C157 hub with freehub body
  • Does not include extra freehub bodies
  • Does not include Thru axle
  • Does not include rotor lockring
  • SRAM XD/XDR freehub body comes with 1.85mm cassette spacer for XD cassettes
  • All other freehub bodies do not come with cassette spacers

FAQ

• Is there a front hub that matches the C157?
  • The CLD+ Boost front hub is a prefect match, assuming your fork is a 12mm x 110mm or 15mm x 110mm Thru axle.  If for some reason your fork has 100mm spacing, then get a standard CLD front hub.
• What type of service should I be performing on my hubs, and how often?
  • This depends on the type of climate you’re riding in, and how often.  To check the bearings, remove the wheel once a month and spin the axle with your fingers to check for roughness which would indicate a bearing/bearings need to be replaced.  At least once a year pull the hub apart to inspect and clean/regrease the freehub body parts (pawls etc).  In extreme conditions do this more often.  In wet climates you can smear extra grease on the faces of the outer bearings to help protect them.  For this, we like to use Sta-Lube Water-Resistant Marine Grease.
• What type of grease do I use inside the freehub body?
  • We use Lubriplate brand No. 105 grease during assembly. Small, 10 oz tubes are sold as “Lubriplate No. 105 Motor Assembly Grease” at auto parts stores.  This grease has a “NLGI #0” consistency which is similar to brown mustard (that’s how the grease scientists describe it).  But any quality grease with the same consistency (or slightly thinner) will work.  A small amount smeared into the teeth of the Ratchet Ring and in the pawl pockets of the freehub body is all that’s needed.  Too much will interfere with the operation of the freehub pawls and cause skipping.  You can also use Phil Wood Tenacious Oil or Dumonde Freehub Oil if you prefer a bit louder sound.
• Can I get this hub in a 12mm x 148mm Thru axle?
  • Yes, but that would be a different model called the “CLD+” Boost hub.  The C157 (which is what you’re looking at on this page) can not be converted to Boost 148mm spacing.
• Can I swap to a different freehub body? And is that difficult?
  • You can swap from one freehub body to any of the others.  Those are available on the Parts>Hub Parts>Freehub Bodies page.  If you are swapping to or from a Shimano Micro Spline freehub body, you will also need to purchase the appropriate axle kit on the Parts>Hub Parts>Axle Kits page.  Instructions are in the Rear Hub Assembly document, but it’s not a complicated procedure and does not require special tools.
• How can I restore that shiny silver finish on my polished raw aluminum White Industries parts?
  • Use “Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish” with a microfiber rag.  Start with heavy pressure and lighten up towards the end.
• Can I get these in a custom anodized color or hole drilling?
  • Unfortunately we do not offer those options.

Technical Documents

• Rear Hub Assembly

• Ratchet Ring and Pawl Identification

• Ratchet Ring Removal and Installation

• Freehub Body Identification Guide