Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Main issue for me was Hub Axles,, got hubs with unbendable axles (Phil, Bullseye)
and that problem was solved..
On my Campag freewheel Hubs, I Got 'Wheels' replacement axles,
they seem less brittle hard heat treated, compared with what Tullio & Company made..
Every used Mountain bike I've ever came across came with a bent axle. I've decided they must come with pre-bent axles.
But, I don't think I've ever bent or broken an axle on my road bike.
But, I cut my teeth riding on vintage sewups. And, for some reason, I don't think I ever had them over 80 PSI. Needless to say, I got very adept at paying attention to what I was running over.