Desert Sage CLD _Rear

CLD+ Boost Rear Hub- Limited Edition

$554.50

The White Industries CLD+ Rear Hub is a lightweight, precision-machined Boost Center Lock disc rear hub for modern gravel and mountain bikes. Built in Petaluma, California, it features a titanium freehub body, four premium Enduro sealed cartridge bearings, and over 30 years of proven hub design for smooth, reliable, American-made performance.

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Description

The White Industries Limited Edition Desert Sage Cerakote CLD+ Rear Hub combines our Boost Center Lock rear 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 frames, 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 rugged design is built to handle aggressive trail riding and demanding mountain bike adventures.

At the center of the hub is a heat-treated black-oxide 4130 steel axle with lightweight aluminum axle ends. Four premium Enduro sealed cartridge bearings support the hub. Two bearings ride inside the 6061-T6 aluminum hub shell, while two more support the 6Al-4V titanium freehub body. Together, they deliver smooth rolling performance, efficient power transfer, and years of dependable service.

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 two spoke drilling options and four freehub body options to build a rear wheel that matches your bike, drivetrain, and riding style.

Whether you’re racing gravel, riding technical singletrack, or exploring backcountry roads, the Limited Edition Desert Sage Cerakote CLD+ Rear 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 disc rear hub for gravel and mountain bikes
  • Shimano Center Lock disc rotor interface
  • Precision CNC-machined in Petaluma, California
  • Over 30 years of White Industries hub design and manufacturing expertise
  • Heat-treated 4130 steel axle with lightweight aluminum axle ends
  • 6061-T6 aluminum hub shell
  • 6Al-4V titanium freehub body
  • Four premium Enduro sealed cartridge bearings for smooth, reliable performance
  • Durable, serviceable design for years of dependable riding
  • Available in two spoke drilling options
  • Compatible with two freehub body options
  • Made in the USA

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, Cerakoated, then 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: 294g
  • Spoke drillings: 28, 32
  • Interchangeable freehub bodies (requires purchase of a new freehub body)
  • Axle options: 12mm x 148mm 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 36.5mm 22.5mm

Bearings

Driver Style                                     Left hub shell bearing      Right hub shell bearing      Inner driver bearing      Outer driver bearing
Shimano Hyperglide 8-12 speed 61902-LLU/LLB 61902-LLU/LLB 3802W LLB 61902-LLU/LLB
Shimano Micro Spline 61902-LLU/LLB 61902-LLU/LLB 3802W LLB 3802W LLB
SRAM XD/XDR 61902-LLU/LLB 61902-LLU/LLB 3802W LLB 3802W LLB
         
Campy N3W/EKAR 13 speed 61902-LLU/LLB 61902-LLU/LLB 3802W LLB 3802W LLB

Compatibility

  • Axle options: 12mm x 148mm Thru
    • Can not be converted to 12mm x 142mm 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)
    • “Campy N3W/EKAR” freehub bodies fit Campy N3W/EKAR cassettes and Campy 9-12 speed cassettes with Campy AC21-N3W adapter
  • 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 rear CLD+ hubs
  • Not compatible with radial spoke lacing

What's In The Box

  • Complete rear CLD+ 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

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.  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 142mm Thru axle?

Yes, but that would be a different model called the “CLD”.  The CLD+ Boost (which is what you’re looking at on this page) can not be converted to a standard 142mm 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 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 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.

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