A bicycle hub is provided that comprises a hub axle, a hub body rotatably
mounted on the hub axle by a pair of bearings and at least one of the
bearings having an inner tube. The bearings include an outer ring
operatively coupled to the hub body, an inner ring operatively coupled to
the hub axle, and a plurality of rolling components disposed between the
outer ring and the inner ring. The inner tube is disposed with respect to
the outer ring of at least one of the bearings such that at least a
portion of the inner tube is disposed about the outer peripheral surface
of the hub axle to form a small prescribed radial clearance therebetween.