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Old 12-31-08 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 7daysaweek
What's the difference exactly between the track and road hubs. I want to keep it fixed.
The most significant differences between track and road hubs are 1) track hubs have solid axles and bolt onto the frame, and 2) track hubs are double-threaded on the drive side for a left-hand threaded (righty-loosy) lockring to prevent the cob from unscrewing when you use your legs to slow down.

Track hub:


Road hub:
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