{"product_id":"novatec-hub-d462sb-disc-shimano-microspline","title":"Novatec Hub D462SB Disc Shimano Microspline","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"45\" data-section-id=\"avfjn1\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eNovatec Hub D462SB Disc Shimano MicroSpline\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"61\" data-section-id=\"1a65zp3\" data-start=\"47\"\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"62\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"118\" data-start=\"66\"\u003eNovatec D462SB Disc Hub with Shimano MicroSpline\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"150\" data-start=\"124\"\u003erear mountain bike hub\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for modern MTB drivetrains using \u003cstrong data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"193\"\u003e12-speed Shimano MicroSpline cassettes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"238\"\u003eIt is part of Novatec’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"279\" data-start=\"262\"\u003eD462SB series\u003c\/strong\u003e, a widely used hub platform that supports multiple axle standards and freehub bodies (HG, XD, MicroSpline). The MicroSpline version specifically allows compatibility with \u003cstrong data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eShimano 12-speed MTB cassettes (10–51T range)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"578\" data-start=\"503\"\u003eThis hub is commonly used in \u003cstrong data-end=\"577\" data-start=\"532\"\u003eXC, trail, enduro, and e-MTB wheel builds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"580\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"600\" data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"585\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"601\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"657\" data-section-id=\"1jpxd0s\" data-start=\"601\"\u003eShimano \u003cstrong data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eMicroSpline 12-speed freehub compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"693\" data-section-id=\"ot11vw\" data-start=\"658\"\u003e6-bolt disc brake mounting system\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"725\" data-section-id=\"qw5id4\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eHigh-strength alloy hub shell\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"788\" data-section-id=\"1gj4kl0\" data-start=\"726\"\u003eSealed cartridge bearings for durability and low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"842\" data-section-id=\"1g408f9\" data-start=\"789\"\u003e32-hole spoke drilling (common wheelbuild standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"903\" data-section-id=\"1c8tykf\" data-start=\"843\"\u003eRatchet\/pawl engagement system for reliable power transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"971\" data-section-id=\"125ln90\" data-start=\"904\"\u003eMultiple axle configurations (Boost and non-Boost variants exist)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1029\" data-section-id=\"1lh953r\" data-start=\"972\"\u003eServiceable freehub system (depending on model variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1071\" data-section-id=\"nf4zfg\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003eDesigned for MTB, trail, and e-bike use\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1095\" data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cthead data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003eNovatec\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eD462SB Disc Rear Hub\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003eFreehub Type\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003eShimano MicroSpline (12-speed MTB)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1277\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003eBrake Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003e6-Bolt Disc\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003eSpoke Holes\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003e32H\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003eAxle Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003eTypically 12x142mm or 12x148mm Boost (variant dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003eBearing Type\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003eSealed cartridge bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003eFreehub Material\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003eSteel (MicroSpline body)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003eEngagement System\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003ePawl system (varies by sub-version)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1545\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1560\" data-start=\"1545\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1560\"\u003eMTB, XC, Trail, Enduro, E-MTB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1636\" data-section-id=\"z0u53k\" data-start=\"1600\"\u003eWhat Makes MicroSpline Important?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003eMicroSpline is Shimano’s dedicated system for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1683\"\u003e12-speed MTB cassettes\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1856\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1764\" data-section-id=\"1jajmct\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003eSupport a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1764\" data-start=\"1736\"\u003esmaller 10T smallest cog\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1809\" data-section-id=\"pa0gqv\" data-start=\"1765\"\u003eImprove cassette engagement and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1856\" data-section-id=\"1ly4wz1\" data-start=\"1810\"\u003ePrevent compatibility with older HG freehubs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1858\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1889\" data-section-id=\"13o4ft3\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003eWho Is It Suitable For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2173\" data-start=\"1891\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1949\" data-section-id=\"1gyzdwp\" data-start=\"1891\"\u003eMountain bikers running \u003cstrong data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1917\"\u003eShimano 12-speed drivetrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1991\" data-section-id=\"11fv88m\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003eXC and trail riders upgrading wheelsets\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2028\" data-section-id=\"1e9s2qj\" data-start=\"1992\"\u003eEnduro riders needing durable hubs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2077\" data-section-id=\"1j9ou3l\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003eE-bike riders needing stronger engagement hubs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2123\" data-section-id=\"1l518wp\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003eWheelbuilders building modern MTB wheelsets\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2173\" data-section-id=\"7zalz9\" data-start=\"2124\"\u003eRiders converting from HG to MicroSpline setups\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2178\" data-start=\"2175\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2201\" data-section-id=\"10v8nod\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003eWho Should Use It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2453\" data-start=\"2203\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2263\" data-section-id=\"1wfrhrb\" data-start=\"2203\"\u003eRiders using \u003cstrong data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2218\"\u003eShimano Deore \/ SLX \/ XT 12-speed 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