Hubs

[Big Al]

What are the best hubs for commuting/touring?
Does anyone have any experience with cartridge bearing hubs?

[Andrew Chaplin]

"Big Al" <fe...@ncf.ca> wrote in message news:fh9n9u$p9m$1...@theodyn.ncf.ca...

> What are the best hubs for commuting/touring?
> Does anyone have any experience with cartridge bearing hubs?

I have no experience with cartridge bearing hubs, but I know that, generally,
the more adjustable a hub, the better it is. If it is smooth and runs on when
you spin it by hand, then it is good, regardless of how it was produced or is
intended to be maintained.
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Andrew Chaplin
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[Big Al]

Yes that has been my experience too, I have had no name hubs that last a
long time and then new brand name that have failed with pitted cones after a
season.
Last year I hunted several bike shops for replacement cones for a front
Exage hub. No luck, I ended up using an old MTB hub and re-lacing the wheel
with it.

"Andrew Chaplin" <ab.ch...@yourfinger.rogers.com> wrote in message
news:tcCdnZmgNc7VJKXa...@giganews.com...

[Luke]

In article <fh9n9u$p9m$1...@theodyn.ncf.ca>, Big Al <fe...@ncf.ca> wrote:

> What are the best hubs for commuting/touring?
> Does anyone have any experience with cartridge bearing hubs?

IME, and many others as well, the best is Phil Wood. These extremely
durable cartridge bearing hubs feature stainless steel axles,
beautifully polished AL hub bodies and an elegantly simple design that
allows for disassembly (bearing replacement, lubrication, etc...) with
only two Allen keys.

These may be the last hubs you will ever buy. But be prepared to pay a
premium for quality.

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Hub/product_22058.shtml

Luke

[Big Al]

I ordered some Quando hubs from Harris Cyclery, just got them, they are
cartridge bearing style, I"ll try these out and get back to the group later.
The Phil Wood hubs are just too expensive for me!

Thanks.