{"product_id":"arc-mt-009r-28h-body-boost-148mm-rear","title":"ARC MT-009R 28H Body Boost 148MM Rear","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"276\" data-section-id=\"1qypn2f\" data-start=\"228\"\u003e ARC MT-009R Boost Rear Hub (28H, 148x12mm)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"310\" data-section-id=\"1ybukn3\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e Core specs (what matters)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"311\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"484\" data-section-id=\"1fxlnsp\" data-start=\"311\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"313\"\u003eBoost spacing: 148x12mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"484\" data-start=\"343\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"380\" data-section-id=\"tx61d0\" data-start=\"343\"\u003eModern MTB standard for rear hubs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"434\" data-section-id=\"k97w0h\" data-start=\"383\"\u003eGives better wheel stiffness and tire clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"484\" data-section-id=\"oglemr\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eMust match your frame (non-boost = won’t fit)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"619\" data-section-id=\"1ylanr3\" data-start=\"486\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"488\"\u003e28H (28 holes)\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"509\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"532\" data-section-id=\"36gkdg\" data-start=\"509\"\u003eLighter wheel build\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"562\" data-section-id=\"19jawug\" data-start=\"535\"\u003eCommon for \u003cstrong data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"548\"\u003eXC \/ trail\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"619\" data-section-id=\"1i03xnk\" data-start=\"565\"\u003eSlightly less strong than 32H for heavy\/enduro abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"776\" data-section-id=\"y6vska\" data-start=\"621\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"623\"\u003eAluminum alloy body\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"649\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"734\" data-section-id=\"bbrob5\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eTypically \u003cstrong data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"661\"\u003e6061 body + 7075 axle\/freehub\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"776\" data-section-id=\"n9pwdq\" data-start=\"737\"\u003eGood balance of weight and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"778\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"838\" data-section-id=\"1r5qaf6\" data-start=\"783\"\u003e Engagement system (this is the key selling point)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"840\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"876\" data-section-id=\"d03v77\" data-start=\"840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"876\" data-start=\"842\"\u003e6 pawls, 3-tooth phased system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"975\" data-section-id=\"9ae3o0\" data-start=\"877\"\u003eAround \u003cstrong data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"886\"\u003e114 engagement points (clicks per revolution)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1000\" data-section-id=\"1dccni7\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e What that means:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1068\" data-section-id=\"1yxxul7\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003eFaster engagement than cheap hubs (which might have 18–36 points)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1114\" data-section-id=\"7hw93j\" data-start=\"1069\"\u003ePedal → power transfer feels more immediate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1219\" data-section-id=\"10v6yyc\" data-start=\"1115\"\u003eNoticeable upgrade for:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1163\" data-section-id=\"a2rf41\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003eTechnical climbs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1185\" data-section-id=\"vuwj9t\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eXC acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1219\" data-section-id=\"1gqx2zm\" data-start=\"1188\"\u003eTrail riding responsiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1248\" data-section-id=\"1jncub5\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003e Bearings \u0026amp; build\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1444\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1341\" data-section-id=\"1ukqs7g\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1301\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003eSealed cartridge bearings (usually 4 in rear)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1391\" data-section-id=\"1r00fsk\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003eSmooth rolling and relatively low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1444\" data-section-id=\"dhn0xh\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003eEasy to replace compared to cup-and-cone systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1470\" data-section-id=\"863tma\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003e Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1617\" data-section-id=\"16l3iyq\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003eFits:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1509\" data-section-id=\"rhiinq\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003eShimano HG (8–12 speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1529\" data-section-id=\"9c9gig\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eSRAM XD \/ XDR\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1617\" data-section-id=\"1dlxiwp\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003eShimano Micro Spline (depending on version)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1698\" data-section-id=\"af5obo\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003e6-bolt rotor mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1698\" data-section-id=\"1hwyu6s\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003eWorks perfectly with your \u003cstrong data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003eBaradine 180mm rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1733\" data-section-id=\"17dqicx\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003e⚖️ Real-world performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1746\" data-section-id=\"vztcmg\" data-start=\"1735\"\u003e Pros\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1917\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1778\" data-section-id=\"1s3av76\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003eVery \u003cstrong data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003eaffordable upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1812\" data-section-id=\"xu9w2c\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003eHigh engagement for the price\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1862\" data-section-id=\"v0oodi\" data-start=\"1813\"\u003eLoud, satisfying hub sound (if you like that)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1917\" data-section-id=\"23meds\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003eGood for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1917\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003eXC \/ light trail \/ budget enduro builds\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1930\" data-section-id=\"u3ojwk\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003e Cons\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1986\" data-section-id=\"wj8vpt\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003eNot as durable as premium hubs (DT Swiss, Hope, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2035\" data-section-id=\"1xagoe6\" data-start=\"1987\"\u003ePawl system can wear faster under heavy torque\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2097\" data-section-id=\"brijm4\" data-start=\"2036\"\u003eBearings may need replacement sooner under harsh conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"2099\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2124\" data-section-id=\"cdw4rv\" data-start=\"2104\"\u003e Honest verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2126\"\u003eThis hub sits in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e“budget performance” sweet spot\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2365\" data-start=\"2185\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2253\" data-section-id=\"nmrb92\" data-start=\"2185\"\u003e✔ Great if you want \u003cstrong data-end=\"2253\" data-start=\"2207\"\u003ehigh engagement without spending big money\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2302\" data-section-id=\"1owgwji\" data-start=\"2254\"\u003e✔ Ideal for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2302\" data-start=\"2268\"\u003eXC, trail, and general MTB use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2365\" data-section-id=\"g8ba8t\" data-start=\"2303\"\u003e✖ Not the best choice for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2365\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003ehardcore enduro\/downhill abuse\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2370\" data-start=\"2367\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2406\" data-section-id=\"1cnkia1\" data-start=\"2372\"\u003e Critical compatibility check\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2431\" data-start=\"2408\"\u003eBefore buying, confirm:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2568\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2482\" data-section-id=\"1trlxew\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003eYour frame = \u003cstrong data-end=\"2480\" data-start=\"2448\"\u003eBoost 148mm (12mm thru axle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2522\" data-section-id=\"10bskwy\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003eYour rim = \u003cstrong data-end=\"2503\" data-start=\"2496\"\u003e28H\u003c\/strong\u003e (must match hub)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2568\" data-section-id=\"1obld3e\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003eYour drivetrain freehub type (HG \/ XD \/ MS)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2573\" data-start=\"2570\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2592\" data-section-id=\"3ajuo3\" data-start=\"2575\"\u003e Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2623\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003eThe ARC MT-009R is basically:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2626\"\u003e???? \u003cem data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2629\"\u003eA cheap hub that punches above its price thanks to fast engagement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2812\" data-start=\"2699\"\u003eIt’s a solid upgrade \u003cstrong data-end=\"2765\" data-start=\"2720\"\u003eif you’re coming from a low-end stock hub\u003c\/strong\u003e, but not a “buy once, ride forever” component.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"ARC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48115833405662,"sku":"H50","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/22954_S7ff6b3d9bf71467fb6c313083bf8e7a59-2.webp?v=1776334572","url":"https:\/\/online-bicycle-shop.co.za\/products\/arc-mt-009r-28h-body-boost-148mm-rear","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}