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- From: Bob_Parker@QM.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM (Bob Parker)
- Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.tech
- Subject: Re: Phil Wood hubs
- Message-ID: <1992Dec23.163558.7028@enterprise.rdd.lmsc.lockheed.com>
- Date: 23 Dec 92 16:35:58 GMT
- References: <1992Dec22.200812.3710@chpc.utexas.edu>
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- In article <1992Dec22.200812.3710@chpc.utexas.edu>, ezag637@chpc.utexas.edu (Steve Manifold) writes:
- >
- > I recently read somewhere that Phil Wood hubs have a feature in
- > which instead of using quick-releases, you can clamp the hubs to
- > the dropouts via a allen bolt and washer. I assume the axle is
- > threaded on the inside for this arrangement to work. This seems
- > like a good way to save some weight (maybe 200 g). Of course,
- > you have to carry the appropriate hex key with you in case of
- > emergencies.
- >
- > Does anybody out there have anything like this?
- >>
-
- I've got one on my old tandem...it was necessary to mount a Phil brake on
- the rear hub. It is as you describe...threaded on the inside. Phil's stuff
- is built to last so I'm not sure it saves any weight.
-