CLD Front

Name: CLD Front
SKU: cldfrnt
Availability: InStock

Price range: $217.00 through $242.00

As with all our hubs, the CLD (Center Lock Disc) draws on over 30 years worth of hub manufacturing experience and real world testing, going back to the “Ti Front 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.

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SKU: cldfrnt Categories: CLD Hubs, Hubs

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By far our most popular hub, the CLD’s are perfect for road and gravel bikes because of their low weight and clean, minimalist look. But they are equally at home on mountain and touring builds due to their robust and durable design. When in doubt, CLD’s are the easy choice. Designed around the Center Lock splined disc rotor mounting standard, the CLD rotates on two Enduro brand bearings, and are made here in our Petaluma, CA shop. They are available in four spoke drillings, seven colors, and three axle configurations. That’s 84 different variations!

Short cut to Axle Kits

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. Also, the XMR has larger flanges with window cut outs, and some may prefer that look over the smaller CLD flanges without windows. The bottom line is you can’t go wrong with either hub!

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.

Yes, but that would be a different model called the “CLD+”. But the standard CLD front hub (which is what you’re looking at on this page) can be converted to Boost 15mm x 110mm Thru axle with part# AXLEND17FABOOST available on the Parts>Hub Parts>Axle Parts page.

You can swap but you may need to purchase a new axle kit depending on what you currently have and what you want to change to. Axle kits found here Axle Kits. 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
9mm x 100 QR	12mm x 100m Thru	Purchase the “12mm x 100mm Thru Axle for CLD”, part# KITF12THRUCLD
9mm x 100 QR	15mm x 100mm Thru	Just pop out the QR plugs using a 2mm hex key inserted across the 2 little holes, and pull
12mm x 100m Thru	9mm x 100 QR	Purchase the “9mm x 100mm QR Axle for CLD”, part# KITFQRCLD
12mm x 100m Thru	15mm x 100mm Thru	Purchase the “15mm x 100mm Thru Axle for CLD”, part# KITF15THRUCLD
15mm x 100mm Thru	9mm x 100 QR	Purchase the “9mm x 100mm QR Axle for CLD”, part# KITFQRCLD
15mm x 100mm Thru	12mm x 100m Thru	Purchase the “12mm x 100mm Thru Axle for CLD”, part# KITF12THRUCLD

Use “Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish” with a microfiber rag. Start with heavy pressure and lighten up towards the end.

Unfortunately we do not offer those options.

Spoke Hole Diameter	Left Flange Diameter	Right Flange Diameter	Center to Left Flange	Center to Right Flange
2.6mm	45mm	45mm	20.5mm	34.5mm

CLD Front

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CLD Front

Product Details

What’s In The Box

Specs

Compatibility

Which is better, the CLD hub or XMR hub?

What type of service should I be performing on my hubs, and how often?

Can I get this hub in a Boost 15mm x 110mm Thru axle?

Can I swap between the 9mm x 100mm QR axle, 12mm x 100mm axle, and the 15mm x 100mm Thru axle? And is that and difficult?

How can I restore that shiny silver finish on my polished raw aluminum White Industries parts?

Can I get these in a custom anodized color or hole drilling?

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