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Old 08-17-20 | 04:56 PM
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quick question on hubs

the outer retaining nut has a ridge on the edge,does it face out or in towards the cone. my guess is in but I want to be sure thanks
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Old 08-17-20 | 05:05 PM
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No, no, that's a gripping edge, supposed to dig in to the dropout.
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Old 08-17-20 | 05:42 PM
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Old 08-17-20 | 06:14 PM
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brutal ? sa march bien cone je suis fini, ma bicyclette est com neuveau! à la prochaine....Scott
thanks for the info dddd will continue with the build.

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What does the OTHER side of the nut look like?
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Old 08-17-20 | 06:20 PM
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flat and smooth. the grip makes sense.
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