Which Hub to Save, Which to put in the Parts Bin?
08-24-08 | 06:00 PM
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Which Hub to Save, Which to put in the Parts Bin?
I need input from C&Vers cause I'm just not sure which is the better hub between these two. I've got two narrow 27" rims, both front wheels. I'm going to use one as a front wheel, the other rim will be re-built as a rear wheel. I know neither hub is high end, but I'd like to know if one is generally considered better than the other. None of the spokes are stainless, so that's not a deciding factor. In the pic with the two rims, the one on the right is a Suntour LePree hub laced to an Araya rim. The other is a Normandy hub laced to a Rigida rim. These rims are more narrow than almost all of the 27 inch rims I have. They are 1.4 cm between the walls vs. 1.7 to 1.9 cm found on my other 27 inch rims. So I'd like to rebuild one and have a set for one of my bikes, possibly the Woodrup.
Any input is appreciated, including wise-cracks.
Any input is appreciated, including wise-cracks.
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08-24-08 | 07:31 PM
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High Flange all the way. But of course I'm prejudice.
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08-24-08 | 07:37 PM
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I agree with Pastor Bob about the looks of high flange, but I have found Normandy hubs to be very fragile. Also, cones are difficult to find. So, for practicality's sake I'd likely use the SunTour hub.
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1971 Paramount P-13 Chrome
1973 Paramount P-15 Opaque Blue
1974 Raleigh Professional Blue Mink
1991 Waterford Paramount
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08-24-08 | 08:20 PM
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I would decide based on what the rear hub is... Is the rear hub going to be a high flange or low flange?
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08-24-08 | 09:47 PM
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From: South of Raleigh, North of New Hill, East of Harris Lake, NC
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Edit: I've decided these wheels will go on a 83 Trek 400 that I'd like to use as my gofer bike.
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