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06-14-12, 12:07 PM

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Bill Kapaun

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IF you are replacing the wheel, why not go to a Free Hub and cassette?
It's a win-win.
Cassettes come in a wider variety of cog combinations.
Free Hubs aren't prone to bending/breaking axles.

http://sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html

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