Mountain bike riders with a Novatec D462SB rear hub who want to run a SRAM XD cassette or replace a worn XD body.
This Novatec F333 cassette body has a SRAM XD driver interface, so it takes XD fit cassettes that start with a 10T cog. It is made for the Novatec D462SB rear hub.
It uses three pawls, and the distributor lists it for the hubs they supply as BPW numbers 94121 and 95914. Many complete wheels use Novatec hubs under a different label, so it is worth checking the hub model before ordering.
Swapping a driver body is usually a quick workshop job with the right hub tools, and it opens up a wider gear range without replacing the whole wheel.
SRAM XD
Takes XD fit cassettes with a 10T small cog.
Made for D462SB
Novatec F333 body for the D462SB rear hub.
Three pawls
Engagement via three pawls.
Wheel upgrade
Converts the hub without a new wheel.
Driver body
Compatibility
Great for
Maybe not for
Only for Novatec hubs that use the F333 body, such as the D462SB. The hub model is usually printed on the hub shell.
Confirm the hub first
Novatec builds hubs for lots of wheel brands. Bring the wheel in or check the hub shell markings so we can confirm it takes the F333 body.
Grease the pawls lightly
When fitting, use a light freehub grease on the pawls and ratchet. Heavy grease can stop the pawls snapping in, especially in cold weather.