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BikeWNC

11-05-08 08:11 AM

Rear Hub Question

I want to build a rear wheel with a Fixed/SS combo, would it be better to use a fixed/fixed hub (Formula or DA) with a White Ind. freewheel or a Phil Wood Fixed/Free hub? Which would be the least maintenance or worry in the long run?

jlin	11-05-08 08:34 AM

people have given rave reviews about the quality, durability, and easy maintenance of phil wood hubs.

chaosismax

11-05-08 11:53 AM

phil wood

yahnming

11-06-08 06:00 PM

more expensive usually means less maintenance. haven't used phil woods but i've hear great great things.

Scratcher33

11-06-08 07:32 PM

Phil Woods. Smooooth. Maintenance free (nearly). Last forever. Heavy. Expensive.

BikeWNC

11-06-08 07:47 PM

Yeah, I think I'll build the rear with a Phil Wood low flange hub. Probably 32 spoke 3 cross with an Aerohead rim. Front wheel will most likely be a White Ind. H2 hub with an Aerohead rim but still not sure about the lacing, radial or 2x.

operator

11-06-08 07:55 PM

Phil wood with white industries freewheel - serious bombproof. You pay for quality. Rememeber that.

BikeWNC

11-06-08 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by operator (Post 7805412)

Phil wood with white industries freewheel - serious bombproof. You pay for quality. Rememeber that.

So do you think a fixed/fixed Wood hub with a WI freewheel is a better combo than a fixed/free Wood hub? What are the advantages of one or the other?

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