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Old 10-07-03, 09:51 AM
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Wheel recommendations?

Hey kids, I'm looking to upgrade my rear wheel. Suzue basic hub to a Sun box-section rim. It's heavy but tough, and I haven't had any problems with it, but I need to put a wheel on my old fixie to sell it.

So I'm considering a step up. Suzue ProMax? Miche? Of course I read the thread about Surly hubs. Any other stories or advice?
Thanks.
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I used a set of promaxes on my steamroller for about a year. theyre pretty smooth hubs, my only complaint was that I bent 2 rear axles. more me being too enthusiastic in having chain tension than the fault of the hub though. beyond that, I never had problems. never had to adjust the cones and they did fine in rain/sleet/snow. Id definitely use them again if I needed 120's.
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what do you mean too enthusiastic about chain tension. too much tension led to bent axles? thanks
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Originally Posted by danwl
what do you mean too enthusiastic about chain tension. too much tension led to bent axles? thanks
I mean I probly bent the axle by tightening one side then pressing gently,
kinda, against the wheel to pull the chain tight. Im guessing here as I dont know that is what bent the axle but having bent 2 axles with that hub and being reasonably light and not real abusive I think it had more to do with it than less.
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