high vs low flange hubs
06-11-08 | 11:30 PM
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high vs low flange hubs
i've heard nothing but great things about phil wood hubs. i'm planning on building new wheels. what is the difference between the high and low flange hubs?
06-12-08 | 12:34 AM
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06-12-08 | 12:43 AM
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high flange look cool, but not necessarily cooler. they also add negligible lateral strength to your wheel. they also add negligible weight. the above posts essentially cover it... the difference is negligible. go with what you like best.
06-12-08 | 10:21 PM
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low flange look cooler.....
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06-12-08 | 10:24 PM
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Phil makes a great High/low flange rear hub. Now that is the best of both worlds.
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1962 Schwinn Varsity (could be a twin of my first bike)
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1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer (bought new)
1982 Peugeot PH19 Mixte
1989 Novara Aspen
1st bike - 1962 Schwinn Varsity (bought new and wish I still had it, left it in Siagon, Viet Nam 1965)
1962 Schwinn Varsity (could be a twin of my first bike)
1969 Peugeot PX10E
1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer (bought new)
1982 Peugeot PH19 Mixte
1989 Novara Aspen
