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The loss of a Great Man

   
Old 03-23-10 | 05:30 PM
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The loss of a Great Man
Sadly Phil Wood has passed away

https://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/...tail/3856.html

My commuter's will forever have his amazing hubs, grease, and lube.
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Old 03-23-10 | 05:59 PM
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Wow, sad to hear. My commuter too is also Phil equipped. Just replaced the bearings after 20 years. Good stuff, good looking.
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Old 03-23-10 | 06:10 PM
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I personally use loose bearing hubs, but RIP Phil Wood.
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