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Old 05-19-16 | 11:42 AM
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Salamandrine
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Bikes: 78 Masi Criterium, 68 PX10, 2016 Mercian King of Mercia, Rivendell Clem Smith Jr

FWIW 7075 T6 aluminum is comparable to 304 stainless steel (most common kind) in strength.

Since the axle on those is apparently oversized, I wouldn't be concerned. I've never saw or heard of a Phil hub axle failure in many years of wrenching. If it is a standard threaded 9x1 type front axle out of aluminum, that would likely fail eventually. (IIRC there were some in the weight weenie era, OMAS? ) I'm pretty sure that's not what they did.

If you're concerned, perhaps you could contact Schmidt or a knowledgeable Schmidt dealer and ask them for recommendations?
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