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Old 12-23-07, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by stapfam
The Hope Freebody has a distinctive click to it so if you want quiet hubs- These- along with quite a few high end hubs are not for you. I like the noisy click in a group ride- Shows the others that while they are working hard to keep the pace- I am coasting. Last rebuild on Mt Big un hubs was a strip down and regrease of the freebody. No wear after 8,000 miles of extreme hard use on the tandem.
Oh yea, I want the loud hub sound. My current wheels which are stock/no namers do not make any noise at all!

I weigh about 180-184lbs will 28 spoke wheels be alright or should I go 36?

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