Originally Posted by roughrider504
What is the difference between the solid high flange hubs and the ones with the cutouts? I ordered a rear fixed/fixed through the co-op a while back [shop prices, can't complain] and when I got it today it was a solid flange. I acually like the solid flanges, I was just wondering if there is a difference.
The high solid-flange Formula hubs have cup-and-cone bearings. The relieved flange hubs have cartridge bearings.
http://www.businesscycles.com/trcomp.htm#hubs
I've been wondering about the quality of the cup and cone bearing models. Please post a report. Hope this helps.
Dr. Bill