Threaded hubs the best idea?
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Threaded hubs the best idea?
I have been thinking of this a lot and could not answer my own question.
Is there a reason, besides tradition, that the vast majority of hubs/cogs are threaded, rather than say a triangle or star shape[like the white industries] and a lock ring on top. No more stripped threads, seized cogs, slipping cogs, etc.
Just a thought.
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reference[white industries cog]:
Is there a reason, besides tradition, that the vast majority of hubs/cogs are threaded, rather than say a triangle or star shape[like the white industries] and a lock ring on top. No more stripped threads, seized cogs, slipping cogs, etc.
Just a thought.
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reference[white industries cog]:
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All the things you mentioned that are problems with the threaded system is due to
1) **** parts
2) **** mechanic
So no, we dont' need a change.
1) **** parts
2) **** mechanic
So no, we dont' need a change.
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The only advantage to someone who possesses good tools and skills is that the White Industries/Miche type systems make changing the cog at the track much easier and eliminates the need for a chain whip in the process. Quicker? Yes. Better? Debatable.
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i think the issue is standards and tradition. it would be very difficult for the companies to agree on one system. you would also need to convince all the consumers it was better.