Need hub suggestions.
06-12-20, 03:45 PM
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Need hub suggestions.
I want to upgrade my wheels. Need good hub suggestions for hubs that are better than origin8 or even better than gran compe. Not too pricey. Right now I have Hplus Sons Archytypes with origin8s. I want to have less rolling resistance. I don’t need the lightest hubs but if they’re lighter and still strong then that’s great. Also want to get better spokes. I have 32 holes front and rear. Thanks.
EDIT: Didn’t mean to create two of these threads. Sorry.
EDIT: Didn’t mean to create two of these threads. Sorry.
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06-12-20, 05:46 PM
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White Industries, Phil wood, Pauls comp, all in northern California.
[ As usual here, incomplete info offered : 120 or 135 width frame ... freewheel or fixed? ]
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[ As usual here, incomplete info offered : 120 or 135 width frame ... freewheel or fixed? ]
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06-12-20, 08:41 PM
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In addition to the awesome hubs listed by @fietsbob I would highly recommend the All City New Sheriff SLs. They are light not super expensive and seem to be great quality. I haven't had any issues with them and they have built up quite nicely.
Mine are Archetypes laced with Sapim Force spokes, SecureLock Nipples to the AC hubs and have been awesome. I also have another rear hub on a WTB ChrisCross rim in same config on my Single Speed/Fixed Gear RandoCross FunTime Machine and that sees some rougher riding sometimes.
Mine are Archetypes laced with Sapim Force spokes, SecureLock Nipples to the AC hubs and have been awesome. I also have another rear hub on a WTB ChrisCross rim in same config on my Single Speed/Fixed Gear RandoCross FunTime Machine and that sees some rougher riding sometimes.
06-12-20, 09:49 PM
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06-12-20, 09:52 PM
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In addition to the awesome hubs listed by @fietsbob I would highly recommend the All City New Sheriff SLs. They are light not super expensive and seem to be great quality. I haven't had any issues with them and they have built up quite nicely.
Mine are Archetypes laced with Sapim Force spokes, SecureLock Nipples to the AC hubs and have been awesome. I also have another rear hub on a WTB ChrisCross rim in same config on my Single Speed/Fixed Gear RandoCross FunTime Machine and that sees some rougher riding sometimes.
Mine are Archetypes laced with Sapim Force spokes, SecureLock Nipples to the AC hubs and have been awesome. I also have another rear hub on a WTB ChrisCross rim in same config on my Single Speed/Fixed Gear RandoCross FunTime Machine and that sees some rougher riding sometimes.
06-12-20, 10:13 PM
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They are some of the lightest out there with large flanges and they look pretty decent. Sure not the same bling factor as Phil Wood but almost 200 grams lighter not a bad bet. It would be neat to see a set of these on the Thunderdrome (since it is an AC bike you would think AC hubs?) and certainly would love to see a blingier version with really nice polishing and anodizing with a engraved or laser etched logo. But for a good reliable hub these are hard to beat.
06-17-20, 12:16 PM
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They are some of the lightest out there with large flanges and they look pretty decent. Sure not the same bling factor as Phil Wood but almost 200 grams lighter not a bad bet. It would be neat to see a set of these on the Thunderdrome (since it is an AC bike you would think AC hubs?) and certainly would love to see a blingier version with really nice polishing and anodizing with a engraved or laser etched logo. But for a good reliable hub these are hard to beat.
It looks like they come with with a dual nut by a 6mm hex and also a 15mm wrench which is really cool! Thanks for pointing these out to me. I didn't know All-City came out with new hubs. Hope they roll better than Origin8 hubs. They're at a good price too.
06-17-20, 12:18 PM
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I do have question about how to find the right spoke length if I do get new hubs? What are all the measurements I need? My local bike shop should be able to figure it out if I have the right measurements for them right?
06-17-20, 12:50 PM
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06-17-20, 12:57 PM
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I used this one recently and it was bang-on! https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/spokelengthcalculator/
06-17-20, 04:22 PM
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It's always nice to see bike brands with quality stuff. Frames and parts. Like Affinity.
It looks like they come with with a dual nut by a 6mm hex and also a 15mm wrench which is really cool! Thanks for pointing these out to me. I didn't know All-City came out with new hubs. Hope they roll better than Origin8 hubs. They're at a good price too.
It looks like they come with with a dual nut by a 6mm hex and also a 15mm wrench which is really cool! Thanks for pointing these out to me. I didn't know All-City came out with new hubs. Hope they roll better than Origin8 hubs. They're at a good price too.
06-18-20, 06:56 PM
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In addition to the usual suspects, Suzue Pro Max. I have a set laced to Archetypes I really like. Found mine new old stock on eBay.
Dura Ace is another one that wasn't mentioned and Miche.
Dura Ace is another one that wasn't mentioned and Miche.
06-19-20, 11:13 AM
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Aren't Dura-Ace hubs unsealed? I don't want unsealed beearing in my hubs. This bike is my only horse in the stable and I don't want to deal with that. I would need to hear more about Miche's hubs to feel good about investing in them. All-City has been proven to make quality.
