BMX! Do you use a hub guard? Why or why not?

Question

Just trying to decide whether or not to get one.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Don't need one, just adds weight.

Answer 2

DEFINITELY get one. If you grind, then you're going to want one. I don't have one on right now, and by rear hub has grind marks on it. Some of my front spokes have a little color to them from grinding. The last thing you want is your hub to be damaged or a spoke to be damaged. I don't know what the other guy is talking about, hubs only weigh about 2 ounces. I think I'd rather add 2 ounces than have a damaged hub or spokes.