Description

Shimano 105 HB-R7000 Front Hub | Reliable Performance for Road Cycling
The Shimano 105 HB-R7000 road front hub features proven technologies as well as innovative developments, in order to meet the continuously growing requirements of road bikes. As the heart of your front wheel, the HB-R7000 brings the reliability and performance DNA of Shimano´s top-tier groupsets to the passionate road cyclist. Engineered for durability and smooth-rolling efficiency, this front hub is the perfect foundation for building a high-performance, dependable wheelset for training, racing, or ambitious long-distance rides. It perfectly embodies the 105 philosophy: delivering pro-level features and dependable performance for the dedicated cycling enthusiast.
Experience a new level of rolling efficiency and longevity that you can feel on every ride. The hub´s internals are a testament to Shimano´s engineering excellence. A special CBN (cubic boron nitride) manufacturing process on the cone running surfaces, combined with finely polished bearing surfaces, drastically reduces rolling friction. This advanced treatment ensures your effort is translated into pure forward motion, saving you watts and providing a supremely smooth ride feel. Paired with a clever internal grease coating, the hub not only runs smoother from day one but also requires significantly less maintenance, keeping you on the road and out of the workshop.
Protection from the elements is paramount for a component that faces the full force of the road, and the HB-R7000 excels with its advanced labyrinth and grinding seal system. This robust, multi-layer sealing effectively blocks out dirt, water, and grit, ensuring consistent, buttery-smooth performance in all weather conditions. This superior protection dramatically extends the life of the internal bearings, guaranteeing thousands of miles of trouble-free service. The hub’s construction, featuring a sleek anodised aluminium body and a strong steel axle, strikes the ideal balance between low weight and the stiffness required for precise steering and confident handling.
Features:
* Designed specifically for the precise demands of Road Cycling on bikes using rim brake systems.
* Features an innovative internal grease coating for enhanced mileage and significantly reduced maintenance intervals.
* Utilises a special CBN manufacturing process for ultra-smooth cone running surfaces, ensuring remarkably low friction and high durability.
* High-quality polished bearing surfaces complement the CBN treatment for superior rolling performance.
* Equipped with a highly effective labyrinth and grinding seal for outstanding protection against external contamination.
* Constructed with a lightweight and durable anodised aluminium hub body and a robust steel axle for optimal stiffness-to-weight ratio.
* Includes a reliable and easy-to-use Shimano quick-release skewer for secure wheel mounting.
Technical Specifications:
* Discipline: Road Cycling
* Position: Front
* Brake Type: For rim brake
* Hub Axle System: Quick Release
* Hub Width (O.L.D.): 100 mm
* Axle Material: Steel
* Hub Body Material: Anodised Aluminium
* Weight: approx. 155 g