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Question on a fixed/fixed track wheel
I wanted a wheel strong enough for messenger work (I weigh 175, very
clumsy) and light enough for racing. I purchased a 36 hole phil wood 120mm fixed/fixed hub, an open pro, and had it laced up 3x stainless db spokes, brass nipples. With the wheel in the frame so the Phil logo is right side up, the pulling/trailing/whatever spokes are elbows in (running along the inside of the flange.) With the Phil upside-down the pulling/trailing/whatever spokes are elbows out. One side of the hub will take a 17t cog for everyday use, the other a 15 for rare trips to the track. The 17t side will probably see more strain in both directions (larger cog, slowing down, skids, skips) while the 15t cog will see less action and strain in only one direction (no hard slowing down.) Chainline is good, drivetrain in good shape, the chain will not throw into the spokes. I am trying to decide which cog to put on which side of the hub. I realize it probably does not matter, but I want to know anyways. Any help? -james |
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I think that most fixed riders of Phil's like to see the name while
sitting on the bike and looking down on the front hub rather than having the name reversed. The same would also apply to the rear for symetrical appearance. So that would be my take on it. There is probably no Law about it though. Just make the front and rear match when using the rear on it's most used side. |
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Now you're talking REAL class he- :-)
" Is the Phil name visible thru the valve stem hole? " Lewis. ***************** |
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yeah, logo is lined up with the valve hole, the one "classy" thing on
my otherwise crappy bike. No more locking this thing up outside the bar all night. |
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