Selecting a new rear hub.
09-06-10, 11:49 AM
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Selecting a new rear hub.
I am in need of a new rear wheel on my early 1970's road / touring bike and would appreciate input on the selection of the hub. I am looking for a hub that will be comparable in quality and finish to my Schmidt SON 28 Hub on the front wheel with a Mavic A719. The rear wheel will also use a Mavic A719.
The Phil Wood touring hub seems to be the most widely recommended, and my LBS can order it for the wheel build. I am going to have the hub for a long time, and this bike is my primary transportation, i.e. above-average use week in and out. So, I want to avoid trial and error if at all possible and will add that quiet operation is a priority.
Is there a good reason to eliminate the White Industries and Chris King hubs in favor of the Phil Wood? Is there another comparable or higher quality hub than the Phil Wood for loaded touring and commuting?
On a related note, what good things can be done with the old wheels, a pair of Belgium made Weinmann concaves with Shimano Dura Ace hubs? I am going to hold on to them.
Thanks very much for your input.
The Phil Wood touring hub seems to be the most widely recommended, and my LBS can order it for the wheel build. I am going to have the hub for a long time, and this bike is my primary transportation, i.e. above-average use week in and out. So, I want to avoid trial and error if at all possible and will add that quiet operation is a priority.
Is there a good reason to eliminate the White Industries and Chris King hubs in favor of the Phil Wood? Is there another comparable or higher quality hub than the Phil Wood for loaded touring and commuting?
On a related note, what good things can be done with the old wheels, a pair of Belgium made Weinmann concaves with Shimano Dura Ace hubs? I am going to hold on to them.
Thanks very much for your input.
09-07-10, 11:46 AM
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Phil hubs are great, of course, but I also don't think you can go wrong with the CK and White hubs. Both are very nice. Some folks don't like the noise that CK cassette mechanisms make, they are a bit loud because they have more engagement points for the pawls so that the drivetrain engages faster.
Bear in mind that your 1970s frame most likely has narrower spacing than current frames, likely either 120 or 126mm, whereas newer bikes are 130-135. So that may limit your selection unless you respace your rear triangle. For a good look at issues involved with upgrading parts on older frames, check out https://www.sheldonbrown.com/upgrade.html
Bear in mind that your 1970s frame most likely has narrower spacing than current frames, likely either 120 or 126mm, whereas newer bikes are 130-135. So that may limit your selection unless you respace your rear triangle. For a good look at issues involved with upgrading parts on older frames, check out https://www.sheldonbrown.com/upgrade.html
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The nice thing about Phils is that the hubs are available in spacings to fit the rear triangle and come in free wheel or free hub models.
