Are you looking for the best and strongest BMX front hubs?
There’s nothing worse than a cracking hub after just a month or two of riding it!
And that’s why I wanted to create a collection of the best hubs that are rider-approved to last and roll smoothly for a long time.
I joined forces with a bunch of my dudes to help me out on this one.
I just had an idea of creating the ULTIMATE collection.
And I’m now stoked to share it with you finally.
I also added weight and pricing to get a quick overview in just a few scrolls.
Keep rollin’ rollin’ rollin’.
(Any Limp Bizkit fans? 🙂 )
Best BMX Front Hubs
1. Odyssey C5 Front Hub
The Odyssey C5 front hub is a tough yet lightweight hub that won’t break the bank.
Built with a strong 6061 T-6 aluminum shell and a chromoly female axle, it’s designed for durability and smooth performance.
It has sealed cartridge bearings for reliability and two plastic hub guards to protect your flanges and spokes during grinds.
Perfect for a 36H setup, this hub is ready to handle your heavy sessions.
C5 hub specs:
- Weight: 9.8oz
- Price: $69.99 (may vary)
2. Alienation Illuminati Front Hub
The Alienation Illuminati hub is your go-to for street and park riding.
It’s built to handle it all with sealed bearings for smoothness and a super-strong chromoly female axle.
The 6061 aluminum hub shell and 7075 aluminum collars keep it light yet durable. It also comes with replaceable plastic hub guards to keep your flanges and spokes safe during grinds.
At just 11.3oz (with guards), it’s lightweight and ready to shred. Also, I really like the look of this hub, makes the bike even better!
Illuminati hub specs:
- Weight: 11.3oz
- Price: $64.99 (may vary)
3. Eclat Seismic Front Hub
The Eclat Seismic BMX front hub is a top pick for peg riders who love to grind. Pros and AMs love it!
This hub is built for strength and durability. It features a narrow flange for better spoke clearance and longer 35mm female bolts to handle pegs.
It also comes with two nylon-fiberglass hub guards to protect your wheel.
Made from a refined 6061-T6 alloy hub shell with sealed bearings, it’s smooth and sturdy.
At 12 oz, this hub is ready for going tech or burly, whatever you prefer more – or both!
Seismic hub specs:
- Weight: 12oz
- Price: $79.99 (may vary)
4. Colony Wasp Front Hub
The Colony Wasp front hub is a sleek, high-performance hub perfect for any BMX bike.
Sure, it might lean more toward the park riders, but I’ve seen many street shredders enjoying it, too.
With a low-flange 6061-T6 aluminum shell featuring laser-etched Colony logos, it’s both stylish and durable.
The precision-sealed bearings spin smoothly on a 14mm hollow chromoly axle, and the hub includes two plastic guards to keep it protected during grinds.
Available in different finishes, it’s a solid choice to match your style.
Light and reliable, this hub is ready to take your sessions to the next level, whether at the park, street or trails.
Wasp hub specs:
- Weight: 10.75 oz
- Price: $65.99 (may vary)
5. Profile Elite Front Hub
But if you’re looking exclusively for a made in USA BMX front hub then I couldn’t recommend the Profile Elite more.
Even though this one is on the pricey side, you’re supporting the craft and a legendary BMX brand – Profile!
The hub comes in 7+ colors, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
One of the core difference between the Elite hub and others on this list are the allen key bolts.
I wouldn’t necessarily suggest using this one with pegs (it’s harder to tighten it through a peg, or at least I haven’t seen a proper tool yet), but it’s still possible.
Note: You can even upgrade the hub with titanium bolts and axle.
Elite hub specs:
- Weight: 7.19oz
- Price: $120.99 (may vary)
6. Odyssey Vandero Pro
I was riding the Odyssey Vandero Pro front hub for many (MANY) years before I finally replaced it. (I only replaced it because I really like matching front and BMX rear hubs.)
While the original Vandero hub was already popular, the Pro version takes things to the next level.
It’s a female version, which I also really like for the front hub. It has a 17mm aluminum axle with steel thread inserts for 10mm chromoly bolts to tighten securely.
Another perk of the Vandero Pro are the included plastic hub guards that you can replace any time.
Vandero Pro hub specs:
- Weight: 11.3oz
- Price: $79.99 (may vary)
7. G-sport Roloway Hub
I still don’t really know why but G-sport’s Roloway hubs (back, too!) are one of the best-looking hubs in my opinion.
Maybe because they have a little larger shell, but not bulky. But this is all on purpose – to make the hub stronger and perform better.
It has a 20mm aluminum axel (other hubs have 17mm or 14mm) with steel inserts to fit 10mm female bolts.
Different (cool) colors are available with two plastic guards for all you street shredders.
Roloway hub specs:
- Weight: 12oz
- Price: $99.99 (may vary)
8. WeThePeople Helix Front Hub
Similar to the BSD’s front hub, WTP‘s Helix is another hub that I keep seeing so many shredders ride.
Yes, this thing works, whether you’re grinding all day or flowing in the air.
Slim but robust shell, heat-treated axle and two hub guards – BOOM!
(But if you’re a style king then I’d suggest going with Profile’s Elite front hub.)
And what’s even better is that the Helix line also comes with an extremely solid BMX freecoaster hub. (A match made in heaven.)
Helix hub specs:
- Weight: 8.9oz
- Price: $52.99 (may vary)
9. Cinema FX Front Hub
Cinema team consists of a bunch of heavy-hitters who tested the FX front hub vigorously.
And if it handles dudes like Reynolds, Nathan Williams and Dakota Roche, this thing must be a beast.
Which it is!
Cinema created their BMX front hub from scratch, using a 15mm inner chromoly axel, to achieve the long-lasting effect.
And you can grind comfortably with two included CF nylon hubs, protecting the hub and the spokes.
FX hub specs:
- Weight: 11.9oz
- Price: $84.99 (may vary)
FAQs About BMX Front Hubs
What size is BMX front hub?
All BMX front hubs come with a 10mm axle, usually a female version. There were 14mm versions in the past, but no longer exists.
What is the difference between sealed & unsealed BMX front hubs?
Sealed hubs have cartridge bearings that are protected from dirt and moisture, offering smoother operation and less maintenance. Unsealed hubs, with loose ball bearings, are more affordable but require more upkeep.
Can I install pegs on any BMX front hub?
Yes, you can easily install pegs on your front hub. Just ensure the pegs are compatible with the 10mm axle. (Some pegs come with 14mm holes but include a 10mm adapter for the front wheel.)
