still think the drive side hub flange looks like it's "Achilles' Heel" .. have you beat it up on field testing for a few years?

At least, load it up with 100pounds of gear in the Panniers + a 200 pound rider, and ride Dirt roads for a few months ..


You dont seem to under stand, .. the Forging comes first, then the final machining. ,
you don't get a finished piece from the forge..

it does mean you have less metal to take off , than if starting from a Billet.