Rainbow Hubge Japan (RHJ) has enhanced its Hub Brush product line, introducing high-quality variants made from natural horse hair. The new Emperor series, reflecting the rich history of hub brushes in Japan, offers a Deluxe Hub Brush priced between $75 and $112. This renewed focus on production and international accessibility stems from a deep dive into cycling history in Japan, where the earliest known reference to a hub brush dates back to 1923. RHJ aims to celebrate the legacy and utility of this humble yet significant accessory.
RHJ just informed me that they've fully embraced the humble Hub Brush. They've ramped up full production, and made it easier to buy a pair for yourself by creating a website tailored to the international audience.
Interestingly, RHJ explains the use of the term Emperor when naming the new iteration of the Deluxe Hub Brush is rooted in a deep dive into the history of these lil' doodads.
Since your piece was published, we've continued to explore both the future and the fascinating past of the hub brush.
We discovered that the earliest known appearance of a hub brush in a Japanese bicycle catalogue dates back to 1923, and as far as we can tell, this might be the oldest surviving reference globally.
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