hubs
10-31-06 | 02:30 PM
#3
jack of one or two trades
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From: Suburbia, CT
Bikes: Old-ass gearie hardtail MTB, fix-converted Centurion LeMans commuter, SS hardtail monster MTB
larger vs. smaller... High flange hubs used to be used to increase wheel stiffness. Shorter spokes = a stiffer wheel. But most people say that modern methods have pretty much negated this, and low flange hubs are lighter weight, so nowadays it's basically a question of style and personal preference.
Matching hubs won't make your bike go faster, and it won't slow it down either. They may, however, increase the resale value of the wheelset/complete bike.
Matching hubs won't make your bike go faster, and it won't slow it down either. They may, however, increase the resale value of the wheelset/complete bike.
10-31-06 | 02:50 PM
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Gone, but not forgotten
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From: Toronto
Bikes: spicer fixie, Haro BMX, cyclops track, Soma Double Cross, KHS Flite 100
I like the look of look of high flange rear with a low flange front. Makes it look like a roadster or something and actually makes practical sense from a spoke-replacing perspective.
Match that with machined front rim and non machined rear rim and you have a full on custom ultimately practical wheelset that may be hard to sell (I'd buy it though)
Match that with machined front rim and non machined rear rim and you have a full on custom ultimately practical wheelset that may be hard to sell (I'd buy it though)
10-31-06 | 03:13 PM
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From: reppin tha 416
Bikes: IRO jaimie roy
Originally Posted by Shiznaz
I like the look of look of high flange rear with a low flange front. Makes it look like a roadster or something and actually makes practical sense from a spoke-replacing perspective.
Match that with machined front rim and non machined rear rim and you have a full on custom ultimately practical wheelset that may be hard to sell (I'd buy it though)
Match that with machined front rim and non machined rear rim and you have a full on custom ultimately practical wheelset that may be hard to sell (I'd buy it though)
