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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Hmm, so it's good for small horsepower motors, cargo bikes, and why not touring bikes, too? If you're doing long distance touring and carrying lots of stuff, the extra weight of the hub won't be too bad. Plus, it reduces the chance of needing a mid-tour repair.