Originally Posted by
operator
You should reread what he wrote.
He does not say that. It's primarily due to the inherent design of the freewheel hub that causes problems (exception - phil wood and others). Replacing the axle every year isn't going to prevent you from bending it going off a curb with a heavy rider.
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/free-k7.html
He doen't exempt the Phils or any other.