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Product Details

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 Cassette 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 core of the rear Mi5 is a heat treated, black-oxided 4130 steel axle with aluminum axle ends, rotating on four Enduro brand bearings: two in the 6061-T6 aluminum hub shell, and two in the 6/4 titanium freehub body.  Mi5’s are made here in our Petaluma, Ca. shop, and available in five spoke drillings, two colors, two axle configurations, and four different freehub bodies.

Specs

• Hub shell is made from 6061-T6 aluminum
• Colors: black, polished silver (not anodized)
• Finish: polished, then logos are machine-engraved, then anodized
• 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: 265g
• Spoke drillings: 28, 32, 36, 40, 48
• 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 130mm QR
  • 10mm x 135mm QR

Wheel Building Specs

• Standard J-Bend spokes
• Spoke hole diameter: 2.6mm

Bearings

Compatibility

• Axle options (interchangeable between the two, but only one comes with the hub):
  • 10mm x 130mm QR
  • 10mm x 135mm QR
• 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
• Rim brake only
• Not compatible with radial spoke lacing

What’s In The Box

• Complete rear Mi5 hub with freehub body
  • Does not include extra freehub bodies
  • Does not include extra axle kits
  • Does not include QR skewer
  • 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 Mi5 hub or T11 hub?
  • 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.
• 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 you’ll need to call us to order it.
• Can I swap from the 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 Parts>Hub Parts>Axle Kits page. Instructions are in the Rear Hub Assembly document, but it’s not a complicated procedure and does not require special tools.  You’ll either:
    • For non-Micro Spline freehub bodies: “12mm x 142mm Thru Axle for XMR (non Micro Spline Driver), part #KITR12X14211
    • For Micro Spline freehub bodies: “12mm x 142mm Thru Axle for XMR (Micro Spline Driver), part #KITR12X142MS11
• 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 Parts>Hub Parts>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 Parts>Hub Parts>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.

Technical Documents

• Rear Hub Assembly

• Ratchet Ring and Pawl Identification

• Ratchet Ring Removal and Installation

• Freehub Body Identification Guide