Originally Posted by Ken Cox

I think I have heard every possible argument for high flange or low flange, and none of them makes sense except one:

High flange hubs have a greater circumference, which makes more room for spoke holes and more metal around each spoke hole; and, small flange hubs have a smaller circumference, which makes for less room for spoke holes and less metal around each spoke hole.

If I chose to build a conventional wheel, today, I would go with a proven small flange hub, such as the Dura-Ace, for its lightness; and, especially so with 28 spokes.

The above said, I hope to have a set of Canecreek Volos Track wheels within the week.