That would be the Chris King.  In fact, CK has built a whole marketing 
campaign around the 'angry bees' sound some claim come from the hubs.

On Sunday, May 27, 2012 5:34:25 PM UTC-5, GeorgeS wrote:
>
> I'm curious about the White Industries hub.  Is that the one that is 
> said to be so noisy?  What is your experience? 
>
> GeorgeS 
> New Orleans 
>
> On May 27, 3:36 am, Brian Hanson <stone...@gmail.com> wrote: 
> > I've been commuting for the past few weeks with one of the new Rene 
> Herse 
> > cranks on my AHH.  http://www.compasscycle.com/cranks_bb.html I haven't 
> > seen any reviews on this yet, so I figured I would share a few 
> > thoughts/opinions with the group.  I'm not really a crankoholic, and 
> have 
> > mainly ridden wider Q mountain cranks.  I mainly wanted to upgrade the 
> bike 
> > a bit, and thought a well built crankset would be a nice add.  Something 
> > that would last as long as the frame, perhaps. 
> > 
> > I've never had any experience with a narrow tread road bike, and was a 
> bit 
> > worried that having a narrow Q would be a problem.  So far that has not 
> > worked out to be the case.  I find it comfortable, and natural.  The 
> length 
> > of these are 171mm, which is close to what I'm finding to be ideal for 
> me. 
> > I tend to lately favor the 170mm cranks I have on another bike over the 
> > 175mm I've been using for the past 20 years. 
> > 
> > The finish and feel of these cranks is indeed very nice, and every bit 
> as 
> > good as it has been billed.  The chainrings are nice and thick, but 
> > elegant.  To me, these cranks feel more solid than the others I've used 
> > lately including Sugino XD, Suntour XC Pro, and modern Shimano Deore and 
> XT 
> > cranks, as well as a Race Face outboard bearing set I have on my mtb. 
> > They are very nice to look at, as well, with a highly polished finish, 
> and 
> > simple, clean and classy lines that go really well with the Rivendell 
> > frame. 
> > 
> > It was recommended by Jan that I use a 110mm bottom bracket, so I 
> ordered 
> > one, but decided to try the cranks with a 107mm that I had on already. 
> > They went on easily, and the arms have at least 3-5mm clearance with the 
> > chainstays.  The chainline is adequate, as well.  I got 44/28 rings to 
> go 
> > with an 11-32 cassette.  This gives me plenty of range for the hilly 
> riding 
> > I do in the area.  Bottom line - I highly recommend these.  Love em! 
> > 
> > Pics: 
> > 
> > http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzzumnw 
> > 
> > Brian 
> > Seattle, WA

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