Phil Wood High Flange Track
04-27-08, 04:07 PM
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Phil Wood High Flange Track
I'm building a set of cross wheels for my project bike this summer. I've got a Phil Wood High flange flip-flop Track hub and can get my hands on a front one too. I'm curious how well this hub will work in cross environment. The wheels will be raced, commuted and trained on.
edit: I'm running single-speed, not fixed.
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edit: I'm running single-speed, not fixed.
Thanks
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I'm building a set of cross wheels for my project bike this summer. I've got a Phil Wood High flange flip-flop Track hub and can get my hands on a front one too. I'm curious how well this hub will work in cross environment. The wheels will be raced, commuted and trained on.
edit: I'm running single-speed, not fixed.
Thanks
edit: I'm running single-speed, not fixed.
Thanks
Good luck with the SS - I've got the fixed/disc version that will eventually build into a disc brake, powercranks fixie.
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markhr, i still wanna get the powercranks those look freaking awesome!!! I still gotta build my 1000$ rear wheel, rohloft speedhub 
on a singlespeed frame
on a singlespeed frame
04-28-08, 11:01 AM
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I've had them on my fixie for two summers now, and it's time to build something new (the fixie is getting surly hubs). Singlespeed cross is the way of the future!
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nice - speedhubs rock!
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I was mostly worried about the high flange taking lateral forces less than well. I love Phil stuff, very easy to take care of too.
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how is a powercrank fixed gear different from a powercrank single speed? (not making fun, honest question)
re: phils. durability should be no issue. as mentioned they're a little heavier but whatever.
i'd probably just run any old front wheel along with the phil rear, but that's just me. if you wanna match then go for it.
re: phils. durability should be no issue. as mentioned they're a little heavier but whatever.
i'd probably just run any old front wheel along with the phil rear, but that's just me. if you wanna match then go for it.
