Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - high flange hubs vd low flange hubs?

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I<3Spraypaint
02-03-08, 09:50 AM
Im just wondering the differences, like is one stronger or last longer, or is there a reason one is preffered over the other?

Thanks guys

operator
02-03-08, 09:57 AM
If you want to ride a fixed gear and be a hipster, high flange is the only way to go.
gargiulo.mike
02-03-08, 10:05 AM
low flange looks better.

Peedtm
02-03-08, 10:21 AM
Im just wondering the differences, like is one stronger or last longer, or is there a reason one is preffered over the other?

Thanks guys

High flange is supposed to increase lateral stiffness. If you'd like some industry copy on this, check out Roval's Star hubs. They're super high flange to increase lateral stiffness so Roval could decrease the area of the wheel when looking straight on at it, decreasing drag.
http://actionwheels.com/images/library/site/roval_starhub_07_p.gif
ryansexton
02-03-08, 10:23 AM
Which Is Fastarrrrrrrrrr