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- From: EPLUS17@vmd.cso.uiuc.edu (Richard Engelbrecht-Wiggans)
- Subject: Re: Phil Wood hubs
- References: <1992Dec22.200812.3710@chpc.utexas.edu>
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- Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1992 00:10:23 GMT
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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?
- >
- Our tandem came with such a hub (15 years ago). The bolts weigh
- something; just guessing, they look like about the same amount
- of metal as in a quick release. The old ones require something
- like a 3/8" hex wrench, while I believe that the newer ones require
- something smaller. On our hub, the threads inside the (aluminum
- alloy?) axle stripped; I drilled out what little threads remained
- and inserted a solid axle. It did add some weight, but it also let
- us get another 5000 miles out of the wheel.
-
- ..Richard E+17
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