MI5 Front
$176.00 – $186.00Price range: $176.00 through $186.00
As with all our hubs, the Mi5 (pronounced “em-eye-5”) 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.
Product Details
As with all our hubs, the Mi5 (pronounced "em-eye-5") 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.
The Mi5 is the direct descendant of those 90's hubs and is a perfect choice for rim brake 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. The Mi5 rotates on two Enduro brand bearings, and are made here in our Petaluma, Ca. shop. They are available in four spoke drillings and two colors.
What’s In The Box
- Complete front Mi5 hub
- Does not include QR skewer
Specs
- Hub shell is made from 6061-T6 aluminum
- Colors: black and polished silver (not anodized)
- Finish: polished, then logos are machine-engraved, then anodized
- Enduro sealed radial carbon steel bearings standard
- Enduro XD-15 Ceramic bearing upgrade available
- Adjustable bearing preload
- Easily serviceable and rebuildable
- Weight: 122g
- Spoke drillings: 28, 32, 36, 40
- Axle options:
- 9mm x 100mm QR (converts to 15mm Thru by removing the plugs)
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Wheel Building Specs:
| Spoke Hole Diameter |
Left Flange Diameter |
Right Flange Diameter |
Center to Left Flange |
Center to Right Flange |
| 2.6mm |
38.5mm |
38.5mm |
36mm |
36mm |
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- Hub Shell: 2x 17287 bearings
Compatibility
- Axle options:
- 9mm x 100mm QR (converts to 15mm Thru by removing plugs)
- Rim brake only
- Not compatible with radial spoke lacing
- Neither is “better”, they just have different applications. The T11 is a lighter weight rim brake road hub and the Mi5 is a little beefier for touring and mountain bikes, but can be used on road bikes if you want a more stout 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 you’ll need to call us to order the 12mm x 100mm. To convert to the 15mm x 100mm configuration, just removed the QR plugs inserted in the axle.
- 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 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.To convert to 15mm Thru axle just remove the QR plugs
| 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 XMR”, part# KITF12THRU |
| 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 |
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- 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.
