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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 -- daveornee |
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