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Old August 10th 05, 01:33 AM
daveornee
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Default Small lange vs. large flange hubs


Bob Wrote:
OK... fill me on philosophy on this. Back in the good old days, we
all rode large flange. The theory I always heard was that large
flange had shorter spokes and therefore resulted in a stiffer wheel.
Supposedly that was a good thing. Now though we have small flange
and low spoke counts - which would result in a comparatively
flexible wheel, I would think.

Comments? How come no one wants high flange anymore ?

Bob

More torsional stiffness and more lateral stiffness are results o
using larger diameter hub flanges (with Flange width spacing hel
constant). If you need/want them, then larger diameter hub flanges ar
useful.
Look what most track and single speed riders are using.
I like the feel of a laterally stiff wheel when I am riding a full
loaded touring bicycle with front paniers.
David Ornee - Western Springs, I

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