CLD Rear Hub

CLD Rear Hub

$467.00

The White Industries CLD Rear Hub is a lightweight, precision-machined Center Lock disc rear hub for road, gravel, mountain, and touring 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 CLD Rear Hub is a lightweight, precision-machined Center Lock disc rear hub built for road, gravel, mountain, and touring bikes. We machine, assemble, and inspect every hub in our Petaluma, California facility. As a result, the CLD delivers smooth performance, lasting durability, and premium American craftsmanship.

The CLD traces its heritage back to the original White Industries Ti Cassette Hub introduced in 1992. For more than 30 years, we’ve refined our hub designs through real-world testing and continuous innovation. Today, every CLD carries the same proven DNA: simple engineering, dependable performance, and long-lasting reliability.

The CLD uses the Shimano Center Lock disc rotor interface for fast, secure rotor installation and dependable braking performance. Therefore, it’s an excellent choice for road and gravel bikes that demand low weight and a clean, minimalist look. At the same time, its durable construction makes it equally capable on mountain bikes and loaded touring builds. When in doubt, the CLD is the easy choice.

At the heart of the CLD is a heat-treated, black-oxide 4130 steel axle with lightweight aluminum axle ends. Four premium Enduro sealed cartridge bearings support the hub—two in the 6061-T6 aluminum hub shell and two in the 6Al-4V titanium freehub body. Together, they provide smooth rolling performance, efficient power transfer, and exceptional long-term durability.

Choose from four spoke drilling options, seven anodized colors, two axle configurations, and five freehub body options. With 280 possible combinations, it’s easy to build a custom wheelset that matches your bike, drivetrain, and riding style. Whether you’re riding pavement, racing gravel, exploring mountain trails, or touring long distances, the CLD delivers premium Made in the USA performance built to last.

Features

  • Lightweight Center Lock disc rear hub for road, gravel, mountain, and touring 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
  • Simple, durable, and easy-to-service design
  • Available in four spoke drilling options
  • Offered in five colors
  • Available in two axle configurations
  • Compatible with five 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
  • Colors: black, blue, gold, pink, polished silver (not anodized), purple, red
  • 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: 280g
  • Spoke drillings: 24, 28, 32, 36
  • Interchangeable freehub bodies (requires purchase of a new freehub body)
  • Axle options (interchangeable between the two, but only one comes with the hub):
    • 10mm x 135mm QR
    • 12mm x 142mm 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 45mm 55mm 33mm 19mm

 

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 9-12 speed 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 (interchangeable between the two, but only one comes with the hub):
    • 10mm x 135mm QR
    • 12mm x 142mm Thru
    • Can not be converted to Boost 12mm x 148mm 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 9-12 Speed” freehub bodies fit Campy 9-12 speed 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 extra axle kits
    • Does not include Thru axle or QR skewer
    • 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.  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!

 

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).  Instructions are in the Rear Hub Assembly document, but it’s not a complicated procedure and does not require special tools.  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 Boost 12mm x 148mm Thru axle?

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

Can I swap from the 10mm x 135mm QR axle to the 12mm x 142mm Thru axle? And is that difficult?

You can swap from one axle to the other, but you will need to purchase a new axle kit.  Those are 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.

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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