Overview
The X-RIDER FLAMINGO 6MM HEX. HUB SET in metal blue is an essential upgrade component for RC enthusiasts looking to enhance their model's performance and durability. Whether you're a seasoned RC car UK competitor or a weekend basher enjoying the hobby, quality replacement parts and upgrade components are crucial for maintaining peak performance. This metal hub set represents a significant step up from standard plastic alternatives, offering superior strength and longevity for your RC vehicle.
Designed specifically for the X-Rider Flamingo platform, these 6mm hexagonal hubs are engineered to provide reliable performance in demanding conditions. The metal construction ensures that your RC model can handle the stresses of high-speed running, jumping, and aggressive driving without compromising structural integrity. For anyone invested in their RC car UK setup, upgrading to metal hubs is a proven way to reduce maintenance issues and extend the lifespan of your vehicle's drivetrain components.
This hub set is particularly valuable for RC enthusiasts who regularly maintain and upgrade their models. The blue colour option adds visual appeal whilst maintaining the professional appearance expected from quality aftermarket components. Whether you're preparing for competition-level driving or simply want to ensure your brushless RC setup performs at its best, metal hubs like these are an investment in reliability and performance that will serve you well over countless hours of use.
Key Features
- Metal Construction — Manufactured from durable metal rather than plastic, these hubs provide substantially greater strength and impact resistance, which is essential for absorbing the stresses generated during high-speed running, landing jumps, and aggressive cornering in RC car UK applications.
- 6MM Hexagonal Design — The 6mm hex specification ensures perfect compatibility with standard RC motor shafts and drivetrain components, allowing for secure connection without wobbling or slipping that could compromise handling and performance.
- Blue Colour Option — The distinctive blue finish not only provides visual customisation options to match your RC model's aesthetic, but also makes component identification easier during maintenance and repair work.
- X-Rider Flamingo Compatibility — Purpose-designed for the X-Rider Flamingo platform, these hubs guarantee correct fit and function without modification or adaption, saving time during installation and ensuring optimal drivetrain alignment.
- Set Quantity — Supplied as a complete set, this product provides everything you need to upgrade multiple wheels or replace worn components across your RC vehicle's drivetrain system in one purchase.
Technical Performance
The X-RIDER FLAMINGO 6MM HEX. HUB SET represents a quality engineering solution for RC enthusiasts seeking to upgrade their vehicle's drivetrain components. Metal hubs are fundamentally superior to their plastic counterparts in terms of durability, impact resistance, and long-term reliability. The 6mm hexagonal bore size is the industry standard for most electric RC cars and brushless RC setups, ensuring compatibility with virtually all modern motor shafts and drivetrain components. The metal construction provides several measurable performance advantages: enhanced structural rigidity which translates to more predictable handling, superior resistance to impact damage from crashes or aggressive driving, and significantly longer service life before replacement becomes necessary. For RC car UK users running brushless motors that deliver high torque and rapid acceleration, the increased strength of metal hubs prevents the gradual wear and play that develops in plastic components, maintaining precise wheel alignment and reducing undesirable vibration. The blue anodised or painted finish not only provides aesthetic appeal but also offers a degree of corrosion resistance in outdoor conditions. Installation is straightforward for anyone with basic RC maintenance experience, requiring only a hex driver tool to secure these components onto motor shafts. Whether you're upgrading a new model or replacing worn originals, metal hubs represent a worthwhile investment in your RC vehicle's performance and longevity.
What's in the Box
- X-RIDER FLAMINGO 6MM Hex Hub Set (metal, blue colour)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these metal hubs compatible with my X-Rider Flamingo RC model? — Yes, these hubs are specifically designed and engineered for the X-Rider Flamingo platform, guaranteeing perfect fit and function without any modification or adaption required. Simply remove your existing hubs and install these metal replacements using a hex driver tool.
- What is the advantage of metal hubs over plastic ones? — Metal hubs offer significantly superior durability, impact resistance, and longevity compared to standard plastic components. They withstand the stresses of high-speed driving, jumping, and aggressive handling without cracking or developing play, which means fewer replacement cycles and more reliable performance during your RC car UK sessions.
- Will these hubs improve my RC car's performance? — Whilst hubs don't directly increase speed, upgrading to metal versions eliminates the play and wear that develops in plastic components over time. This maintains precise wheel alignment and reduces vibration, resulting in more predictable handling and better overall drivetrain efficiency, which is particularly noticeable in competitive driving.
- What size hex bore do these hubs have? — These hubs feature a 6mm hexagonal bore, which is the industry-standard size for most electric RC cars and brushless RC vehicles, ensuring compatibility with virtually all modern motor shafts and drivetrain components.
- How do I install these hubs? — Installation is straightforward: use a hex driver tool to remove your existing hubs from the motor shafts, then secure these new metal hubs in their place. No additional modification or specialist knowledge is required, making this a perfect upgrade for RC enthusiasts of any experience level.
- Are these suitable for beginners? — Whilst these hubs are a performance upgrade rather than a beginner-specific component, they are easy to install and represent a worthwhile investment if you're planning to maintain your RC model over the long term. Beginners upgrading from a ready to run RC setup will find installation straightforward with basic tools.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the X-RIDER FLAMINGO 6MM HEX. HUB SET(METAL,BLUE) XR-FG8064BU today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
- Brand: X-Rider
- Model Number: XR-FG8064BU
- Product Type: 6MM Hexagonal Hub Set
- Material: Metal
- Colour: Blue
- Hex Size: 6MM
- Compatibility: X-Rider Flamingo platform
- Recommended Use: Electric RC car drivetrain upgrade
- Contents: Hub set (quantity as supplied)
- RRP: £4.99
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
- We use trusted delivery partners to make sure your order gets to you safely and on time. We use DPD for next working day deliveries and Royal Mail for the 2 day option.
- As soon as your order is on its way we will send you a tracking number by email. If you provide your mobile number at checkout we will also send delivery updates straight to your phone so you can keep an eye on progress.
- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.
