na975
12-28-04, 02:35 PM
i want to get this hubset, only thing about it is the allen bolts, can u really get these suckers mad tight?
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - philwood track hub
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pitboss
12-28-04, 02:37 PM
wicked mad tight
infestedguy1
12-28-04, 02:42 PM
yeah, what 165 said. i just got the paul hubs, which are very similar to the phils. they have the allen bolts and i was suprised how tight i could get them. i just got them on the bike this past weekend, but so far i haven't had any slippage.
alexx
12-28-04, 03:03 PM
anyone have any experience putting locking skewers in these hubs? can you get them tight enough?
na975
12-28-04, 03:14 PM
thats it i'm sold .
BlindRobert
12-28-04, 03:32 PM
I am picking up my phirst pair of phils on Thursday...from Bikeworks. Can't wait.
OneTinSloth
12-28-04, 05:14 PM
yo, i can get them hella wicked mad tight.
hammye
12-28-04, 06:27 PM
When I had a set I liked them just tight enough.
BlastRadius
12-28-04, 07:59 PM
If it's too tight, it's hard to get it off :rolleyes:
fixedfiend
12-28-04, 09:58 PM
I actually had problems with Phil's slipping because of my chrome dropouts. I kept stripping the heads from torquing down as hard as I could. They told me they had a new product called "chrome domes" which would solve my problem which they sent.
These suckers create a much larger grabbing surface than any other hub out there. They act as a large washer which distributes the tension evenly. Call Phil's up and upgrade if you have any sort of slippage with the Phils.
http://www.pedalpushersonline.com/albums/forb/newphils.jpg
http://www.pedalpushersonline.com/albums/forb/philscloseup7.jpg
These suckers create a much larger grabbing surface than any other hub out there. They act as a large washer which distributes the tension evenly. Call Phil's up and upgrade if you have any sort of slippage with the Phils.
http://www.pedalpushersonline.com/albums/forb/newphils.jpg
http://www.pedalpushersonline.com/albums/forb/philscloseup7.jpg
na975
12-29-04, 12:12 PM
how much for the chrome domes$$
Paul And Pista
12-29-04, 12:28 PM
http://www.pedalpushersonline.com/albums/forb/philscloseup7.jpgThat's niiice. Did I miss this in the photos thread somehow?
fixedfiend
12-29-04, 12:48 PM
how much for the chrome domes$$
around $20 or something like that. They come with heavier replacement bolts. Call Phils directly and ask.
around $20 or something like that. They come with heavier replacement bolts. Call Phils directly and ask.
Bikkhu
12-31-04, 12:22 AM
Dunno, I used a Surly Tuggnut with my Phil, zero probs.
na975
12-31-04, 11:41 AM
would you need/ want these chrome domes on the front wheel?
fixedfiend
12-31-04, 05:22 PM
would you need/ want these chrome domes on the front wheel?
Only if your running spinners on your ride.
Only if your running spinners on your ride.
unaesthetic
01-02-05, 02:17 AM
anyone have any experience putting locking skewers in these hubs? can you get them tight enough?
http://unaesthetic.net/stuff/frankenbike2.jpg
You can get them tight enough, but they will eventually slip ever so slightly. I get annoyed by that so I use a tensioner to keep it slack-free (also makes it a lot easier to center when tightening because it doesn't grab and lurch forward).
As for the skewers - it's not an easy process, check this thread for more info: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=63312
http://unaesthetic.net/stuff/frankenbike2.jpg
You can get them tight enough, but they will eventually slip ever so slightly. I get annoyed by that so I use a tensioner to keep it slack-free (also makes it a lot easier to center when tightening because it doesn't grab and lurch forward).
As for the skewers - it's not an easy process, check this thread for more info: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=63312
marzio
01-02-05, 04:17 PM
yeah ever one who rides.....phils noes they are the best in the world....yes they do cost a lot of $$$ but worth ever penny......like homie said (I'm a modern guy, I don't care much for the go-go)anyhow as you all know right now phil is making cogs???keep yr ears open...for them to be out in mouthes to come....they are the **** just like everthing phil makes.......i don't no how much they going to go for yet....when i find out i'll let you alll..........