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pandabear 02-08-10 10:56 AM

i think i'm gonna get it. its less than 200g, which is absurd, but i'm not going to be doing anything too radical. it's american-made (i'm assuming this), and i support paying a little extra for american labor. plus i already have a 24-hole rxl rim lying around.

as a side-note, i don't think this is an appropriate place to get political. we all know America is the greatest country and should turn communist and take over the world.

deathhare 02-08-10 02:17 PM

Support the Hubs!
They're all heros!

LoRoK 02-08-10 05:38 PM


Originally Posted by deathhare (Post 10377387)
Support the Hubs!
They're all heros!

I support anyone who can differentiate between they're/there/their. You have my vote.
deathare for president

Soil_Sampler 02-08-10 05:44 PM

country of origin?
 

Originally Posted by pandabear (Post 10376547)
it's american-made (i'm assuming this)

not sure that it's US made.


Bolt-on Novatec's are a good buy. imo. about a $100 a set shipped.

http://www.novatec.com.tw/novatec/en.../big_file1.jpg

http://www.novatec.com.tw/novatec/en....php?c1=2&c2=7

pandabear 02-08-10 08:14 PM


Originally Posted by Soil_Sampler (Post 10378184)
not sure that it's US made.

yeah.. you're right, i'm not sure either. under "contact" on their website they have both a US and Taiwan office. i may have assumed incorrectly. my personal belief that is if your company name contains "american," it should be an american product and anything different is unpatriotic. i'll skip the novatec's, but thanks for the mention. i might get the american classic's just because they're exactly what i need. else i'd get a phil wood.

shinyandfree 02-09-10 02:13 PM


Originally Posted by WorthlessBackup (Post 10375765)
I'm guessing you had a bad experience with a soldier from Ft. Campbell. I'm not in the mood to argue with you. One day, when you're a contributing adult in this society you'll realize how much of an idiot you are being right now.

Contributing to a society is a value put upon you by the very members of the society that stand to benefit. We are all brainwashed to believe that it is somehow of an objective and absolute value to contribute to those around us when in fact we only gain by helping those that help us.

mihlbach 02-09-10 02:20 PM

You need an avatar. I suggest this...http://www.benfrank.net/nuke/inaug_p...lavey-hand.jpg

shinyandfree 02-09-10 02:23 PM

Add a nice head of hair - maybe a pompadour - and I am in.

emkdesign 02-09-10 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by pandabear (Post 10361390)
anyone have anything to say about the brand? i'm looking at the hubs, and they're incredibly light.

I have a setup of AC 420 track wheels, they are crazy light, climbing hills on a fixed gear was never so easy :) If you do a bit a research on the company you will find they build quality wheelsets. The track nuts are good too, they are hex key style not 15mm like usual, i personally like them.

deathhare 02-10-10 11:06 AM


Originally Posted by mihlbach (Post 10382172)
You need an avatar. I suggest this...http://www.benfrank.net/nuke/inaug_p...lavey-hand.jpg


Oh, Anton LaVey.
I used to live a few doors away from him in San Francisco. No ****.
He lived in the Richmond district.
I was there too when they tore the house down in 02' or 03'. Cant remember.

He didnt fit into the neighborhood, to say the least. :)

JesusChrysler 02-12-10 12:48 AM

OP-

FYI, it appears the AC track hubs are no longer being made, most retailers are sold out of the old stock.

These are the closest matches I can find to the AC hubs (and they have more build options too):

http://www.mackhubs.com/

Soil_Sampler 02-12-10 01:38 AM

Am Classic
 
still out there...

http://www.google.com/products?q=am+...track+hub&aq=f

erichsia 02-12-10 02:42 AM

Hit it Hard

or don't hit it at all,
says Soil Sampler

BoozyMcliverRot 02-12-10 03:43 AM


Originally Posted by ADSR (Post 10375459)
Why don't we have ribbons for people in every other dangerous job? I support the underwater welders, personally.

To keep this on topic: American Classic hubs are expensive.

I live just north of Sarasota FL. I agree I could not do the jobs of my buddies.

Soil_Sampler 02-12-10 06:46 AM

amazing...
 

Originally Posted by erichsia (Post 10393873)
Hit it Hard

or don't hit it at all,
says Soil Sampler

erichsia, are you psychic?

Batavus 02-12-10 02:17 PM


Originally Posted by JesusChrysler (Post 10393737)
OP-

FYI, it appears the AC track hubs are no longer being made, most retailers are sold out of the old stock.

These are the closest matches I can find to the AC hubs (and they have more build options too):

http://www.mackhubs.com/

I have a low flange Mack. 145 grammes without bolts, washers, lockring.


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