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Old 02-08-10 | 10:56 AM
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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.
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Old 02-08-10 | 02:17 PM
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Support the Hubs!
They're all heros!
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Old 02-08-10 | 05:38 PM
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I support anyone who can differentiate between they're/there/their. You have my vote.
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Old 02-08-10 | 05:44 PM
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country of origin?

Originally Posted by pandabear
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.



https://www.novatec.com.tw/novatec/en....php?c1=2&c2=7
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Old 02-08-10 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Soil_Sampler
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.
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Old 02-09-10 | 02:13 PM
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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.
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Old 02-09-10 | 02:20 PM
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You need an avatar. I suggest this...
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Old 02-09-10 | 02:23 PM
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Add a nice head of hair - maybe a pompadour - and I am in.
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Old 02-09-10 | 07:36 PM
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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.
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Old 02-10-10 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by mihlbach
You need an avatar. I suggest this...

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.
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Old 02-12-10 | 12:48 AM
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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):

https://www.mackhubs.com/
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Old 02-12-10 | 01:38 AM
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Am Classic

still out there...

https://www.google.com/products?q=am+...track+hub&aq=f
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Old 02-12-10 | 02:42 AM
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Hit it Hard

or don't hit it at all,
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Old 02-12-10 | 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ADSR
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.
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Old 02-12-10 | 06:46 AM
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amazing...

Originally Posted by erichsia
Hit it Hard

or don't hit it at all,
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erichsia, are you psychic?
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Old 02-12-10 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JesusChrysler
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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):

https://www.mackhubs.com/
I have a low flange Mack. 145 grammes without bolts, washers, lockring.
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