Desert Sage CLD Front

CLD+ Boost Front Hub- Limited Edition

$288.75

The White Industries Limited Edition Desert Sage Cerakote CLD+ Front Hub pairs our Boost Center Lock front hub with an exclusive Cerakote finish. Precision-machined in Petaluma, California, it delivers smooth performance, premium craftsmanship, and American-made quality—available for a limited time.

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Description

The White Industries Limited Edition Desert Sage Cerakote CLD+ Front Hub combines our Boost Center Lock front hub with an exclusive finish available for a limited time. We machine, assemble, and inspect every hub in our Petaluma, California facility. As a result, the Desert Sage CLD+ delivers smooth performance, lasting durability, and premium American craftsmanship.

For more than 30 years, White Industries has refined its hub designs through real-world riding and continuous innovation. Today, the CLD+ continues that legacy with simple engineering, dependable performance, and long-lasting reliability.

Designed for modern Boost-spaced forks, the CLD+ features the Shimano Center Lock disc rotor interface for fast rotor installation and dependable braking performance. Its lightweight construction makes it an excellent choice for fast gravel bikes. Meanwhile, its durable design is ready for aggressive trail riding and demanding mountain bike adventures.

Two premium Enduro sealed cartridge bearings keep the CLD+ rolling smoothly mile after mile. They also reduce maintenance, allowing you to spend more time riding and less time in the workshop.

The Limited Edition Desert Sage Cerakote finish gives your next wheel build a distinctive look inspired by the landscapes we love to ride. Choose from five spoke drilling options and two axle configurations to build a front wheel that matches your bike and your riding style.

Whether you’re racing gravel, exploring remote backroads, or riding technical singletrack, the Limited Edition Desert Sage Cerakote CLD+ Front Hub delivers premium American-made performance built to last.

Pre-order now- September 18th, 2026. Everything will be made to order. Orders will ship 4/6 weeks after September 18th. No returns. 

Features

  • Limited Edition Desert Sage Cerakote finish
  • Lightweight Boost Center Lock front hub for gravel and mountain bikes
  • Boost spacing for modern suspension forks
  • Shimano Center Lock disc rotor interface
  • Precision CNC-machined in Petaluma, California
  • Over 30 years of White Industries hub design and manufacturing expertise
  • Two premium Enduro sealed cartridge bearings for smooth, reliable performance
  • Durable, serviceable design for years of dependable riding
  • Available in two spoke drilling options
  • Available in one axle configuration

Technical Documents

Looking for more detailed technical info? Visit our Technical Documents page here.

Specs

  • Hub shell is made from 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Finish: polished,  Cerakoted, then machine-engraved logos
  • Enduro sealed radial carbon steel bearings standard
  • Enduro XD-15 Ceramic bearing upgrade available
  • Adjustable bearing preload
  • Easily serviceable and rebuildable
  • Weight: 183g
  • Spoke drillings: 24, 28, 32, 36, 40
  • Axle options (interchangeable, but only one comes with the hub):
    • 12mm x 110mm Thru
    • 15mm x 110mm Thru

  • Wheel Building Specs:

    • Standard J-Bend spokes
Spoke Hole Diameter      Left Flange Diameter      Right Flange Diameter      Center to Left Flange      Center to Right Flange
2.6mm 60mm 60mm 25.75mm 38.5mm

  • Bearings:

    • Hub Shell: Enduro ABEC 5 17287-LLU/LLB bearings

Compatibility

  • Axle options (interchangeable between the two, but only one comes with the hub):
    • 12mm x 110mm Thru
    • 15mm x 110mm Thru
  • Requires Center Lock style rotors (not included)
    • 15mm Thru: externally splined lockring such as White Industries or Shimano SM-HB20 or HB-M8010
    • 12mm Thru: internally splined lockring such as White Industries or Shimano SM-RT81, or 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
  • Not compatible with radial spoke lacing

What’s In The Box

  • Complete front CLD+ Boost hub
    • Does not include extra axle kits
    • Does not include Thru axle
    • Does not include rotor lockring

FAQ

Which is better, the CLD+ hub or XMR+ hub?

Neither is “better”. Both share the same internals and the differences really come down to the two different rotor mounting standards: Center Lock for CLD+, and 6-bolt for XMR+.  The bottom line is you can’t go wrong with either 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.  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.

 

Can I get this hub in a 12mm x 100 or 15mm x 100mm Thru axle?

Yes, but that would be a different model called the “CLD” (not Boost)

 

Can I swap between the 12mm x 110mm axle and the 15mm x 110mm Thru axle? And is that and difficult?

You can swap but you need to purchase a new axle kit.  Axle kits are on the Axle Kits page. Instructions are in the Front Hub Assembly document, but it’s not a complicated procedure and does not require special tools.

Axle you already have      Axle you want to change to      What you need to do
     
     
     
12mm x 110mm Thru 15mm x 110mm Thru Purchase the “15mm x 110mm Thru Axle for CLD+ Boost”,  part# KITFB15THRUCLD
     
15mm x 110mm Thru 12mm x 110mm Thru Purchase the “12mm x 110mm Thru Axle for CLD+ Boost”,  part# KITFB12THRUCLD

 

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.

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