SIDEKICK 2.0
The only hub that eliminates pedal kickback, reduces drag, and coasts near-silent.
Rear Hubs From Only $249.95
The only hub that eliminates pedal kickback, reduces drag, and coasts near-silent.
Rear Hubs From Only $249.95
KICKBACK
DRAG
NOISE
The drivetrain isolates from the suspension, and the rear wheel moves freely through every hit. Pawls retract the moment you stop pedaling, and the drag that slows you down is gone. The ratchet buzzing noise disappears, leaving only the sound of tires on the trail.
It's what you've been fighting without knowing it. Every time your suspension compresses, your chain pulls back. Every time your chain pulls back, your pedals kick back, and your rear end stiffens up. It happens on every bike. The harshness you blamed on your shock. The dead feeling when things got rough. None of it is your imagination. It's pedal kickback. Your bike was designed to be better than this; it just never got to prove it.
The pawl-pusher makes the deadband adjustable between 9°, 13°, and 18° without tools. Tune it to your bike's kinematics, your terrain, and your preference. Find your setting once and the hub delivers it consistently, ride after ride. Change it at the trailhead when the track changes; quickly and without tools.
With the drivetrain isolated from the suspension, your bike and rear shock behave the way the engineer intended. Smooth and predictable in any terrain, at any speed, even under heavy braking. Efficient, predictable suspension delivers better traction, more control, and the confidence to push harder.
Freehub pawls are fully disengaged during coasting, so the drag that slows a conventional hub simply isn't there. Lab testing shows an 88.5% reduction in freehub mechanism drag compared to leading competitors. On the trail, that's speed you carry into and out of every feature without working for it.
With the pawls disengaged from the drivetrain during coasting and chain slap reduced, your bike becomes whisper quiet. The ratchet buzz is gone because the source of the sound is gone. What replaces it is an immersive experience that connects you more directly to the terrain under your wheels.
Kickback from chain tension dies inside the Sidekick freehub's deadband before it can reach the cranks. No kickback. No harshness through the pedals. Just a calm, stable platform underfoot on the roughest sections of trail.
As your bike works more efficiently to absorb impacts, your legs and body work less. Control and comfort increase. Fatigue drops. The result is longer rides, the confidence to push hard on the longest tracks, and noticeably better body positioning through the bottom of a run.
A spring and magnet-actuated pawl pusher inside the freehub retracts the pawls from the ratchet the instant you stop pedaling. The durable magnetic retraction system replaces delicate springs found in conventional hubs, delivering consistent performance over thousands of hours of riding.
High-grade bearings and upgraded seals with minimized axial preload reduce drag by a further 30% over the original Sidekick, making these the fastest hubs we've ever tested. Extended seal life means longer intervals between service.
Captive thread endcaps allow tool-free removal for cleaning and maintenance. No workshop required. The freehub body pops off in seconds, giving full access to internals on the trail or at the trailhead.
A tool-free pawl-pusher lets riders fine-tune the hub's feel trailside. Sidekick and Pro hubs offer 9°, 13°, and 18° settings, from snappy engagement for climbing to maximum kickback absorption for descending. Sidekick GR hubs use 12°, 15°, and 18° settings optimized for gravity and E-MTB.
Oversized 17mm aluminum axles in Sidekick and Sidekick Pro hubs increase stiffness while reducing weight. Sidekick GR hubs use reinforced steel axles built for the demands of downhill, enduro, and E-MTB.
HEAR
YOUR
TIRES.
NOT YOUR HUB.
Three settings. Change your deadband in a flash to match your ride. It's almost as easy as the push of a button.
Trail, AM
Fast engagement, kickback absorbed at stroke entry
The most-requested addition. The 9° setting delivers snappy, traditional-feeling pedal engagement while still eliminating kickback at the beginning of travel. Optimized for trail and all-mountain bikes that often feature more anti-squat geometry and stand to benefit even more from Sidekick's isolation.
AM, Enduro, E-MTB
Balanced, the ideal default for most riding
The balanced setting that defined the original Sidekick. A wide enough deadband to deliver significant suspension isolation across most of the travel range, while maintaining engagement that feels natural and predictable under power. The go-to for enduro racing, aggressive all-mountain riding, and lightweight E-MTB applications.
E-MTB, Downhill, Gravity
Maximum suspension isolation, most chainless feel
Maximum isolation. The widest deadband creates the most pronounced chainless sensation on descents. Your suspension moves completely freely, the bike carries speed effortlessly, and drivetrain feedback virtually disappears. Built for bike parks, gravity riding, and riders who prioritize descending performance above all else.
Sidekick GR uses a different range: 12° / 15° / 18° for gravity applications.
FEEL THAT NEW BIKE FEEL
Full anti-kickback performance, accessible price.
Premium bearings, internals, and finishes.
265g, it's the lightest anti-kickback hub made.
Purpose-built for gravity and E-MTB performance.
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
Sidekick 2.0 is available across four tiers, all sharing the same patent-pending anti-kickback mechanism. Each is available as a standalone hub, with complete wheelsets coming soon.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidekick | Sidekick Pro | Sidekick Pro SP | Sidekick GR | |
| Usage | Trail, AM, Gravity, E-MTB | Trail, AM, Gravity, E-MTB | Trail, AM | Gravity, E-MTB |
| MSRP | $249.95 | $349.95 | $349.95 | From $399.95 |
| Weight | 300g / 310g | 300g / 310g | 275g | 360–535g |
| Deadband | 9° / 13° / 18° | 9° / 13° / 18° | 9° / 13° / 18° | 12° / 15° / 18° |
| Axle | 148×12, 157×12 | 148×12, 157×12 | 148×12 | 148×12, 157×12 |
| Driver | XD, HG, MS | XD, HG, MS | XD, MS | XD, HG, MS, DM 7spd, Mini-HG |
| Spoke Type | J-Bend | J-Bend | Straight Pull | J-Bend |
| Spoke Count | 28H, 32H | 28H, 32H | 28H | 28H, 32H |
| Axle Material | 17mm Aluminum | 17mm Aluminum | 17mm Aluminum | Steel |
| Ratchet | 60T | 60T | 60T | 60T |
| Shell Finish | Black Anodized | Black/Silver Anodized | Black/Silver Anodized | Black/Silver Anodized |
| Driver Bearings | HKL | EZO | EZO | HKL |
| Hub Bearings | HKL | TPX | TPX | HKL |
| Pawls | Steel | Nickel Plated Steel | Nickel Plated Steel | Steel |
| Pawl Actuation | Magnets | Magnets | Magnets | Springs |
| ASTM | ASTM 5 @ 150kg | ASTM 5 @ 150kg | ASTM 5 @ 150kg | ASTM 5 @ 150kg |
| Warranty | 10-Years | 10-Years | 10-Years | 10-Years |
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Pricing for rear hub only · Weight varies by freehub configuration and axle length
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|---|---|---|---|
| Sidekick | Sidekick Pro | Sidekick Pro SP | |
| Usage | Trail, AM, Gravity, E-MTB | Trail, AM, Gravity, E-MTB | Trail, AM |
| MSRP | $89.95 | $169.95 | $169.95 |
| Weight | 154g / 190g | 154g / 193g | 129g |
| Axle | 110×15, 110×20 | 110×15, 110×20 | 110×15 |
| Spoke Type | J-Bend | J-Bend | Straight Pull |
| Spoke Count | 28H, 32H | 24H, 28H | 28H |
| Shell Finish | Black Anodized | Black/Silver Anodized | Black/Silver Anodized |
| Hub Bearings | HKL | TPX | TPX |
| ASTM | ASTM 5 @ 150kg | ASTM 5 @ 150kg | ASTM 5 @ 150kg |
| Warranty | 10-Years | 10-Years | 10-Years |
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Pricing is for front hub individually · Weight varies by axle size
COMPATIBILITY
Sidekick 2.0 hubs cover all major drivetrain standards. Driver bodies are interchangeable and available separately.
Sidekick, Sidekick Pro, Sidekick GR
Sidekick, Sidekick Pro, Sidekick GR
Sidekick, Sidekick Pro, Sidekick GR
Sidekick GR
Sidekick GR
All models
FAQ
PERFORMANCE UNLOCKED
Eliminates kickback. Cuts drag to near zero. Coasts near-silent. Riders call the feeling chainless. Suspension moves freely, the bike carries speed, and the only sound left is your tires on dirt. World Cup proven.
From $249.95
The original Sidekick launched at $499.
10-year warranty · Fully rebuildable · Tool-free maintenance
