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Originally Posted by chaadster
I agree it can be a PITA, making a routine, quick service a time-consuming job.

American Classic's solution is brilliant: steel face inserts. It allows them to keep the weight savings of aluminum, but with the durability and usability of the steel, while avoding the considerable expense of titanium.

Yes, the AC solution is ideal. But few folks appreciate AC roads hubs like you and I do. And they are pricey which is too bad.
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