Low flange hub with 36 holes, holes too close to eachother?
05-29-21, 09:22 AM
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Low flange hub with 36 holes, holes too close to eachother?
Low flange hub, 36 holes.
I got to wondering about the hole-to-hole distance and potential weak points there.
Is this anything to worry about or not?
I got to wondering about the hole-to-hole distance and potential weak points there.
Is this anything to worry about or not?
05-29-21, 09:23 AM
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Quite normal. Tangential pull isn't as stressful as radial. Lace them 3-cross.
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Vintage Miche (randomly pulled off of the internet).
Hub above:
The new hubs have 1.5x to 2x the flange depth beyond the holes to give a stronger flange.
The deeply countersunk spoke holes also likely indicate a thicker flange, and somewhat of a taper of the flange from the axle side to the outer edge. Again, giving more material around the spoke holes.
Ultimately, with a lot of holes, it still is overall a stronger construction than the vintage hubs.
Of course, some of the strength will also depend on the aluminum alloy, and how the hub was formed. I.E. The big brands likely put more research into strength and fatigue.
05-29-21, 04:16 PM
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05-29-21, 05:16 PM
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Same as what has been posted above, the extra distance from the holes to the edge of the hub, the extra thickness and the countersinking of the flanges, much thicker than the Campy small flange hubs I'm holding in my hands. Plus the polish, dust seals and general fit and finish. Now school me: is that a cartridge bearing and or possibly one of those new fangled thru axle hubs? I'm only used to dealing with really ancient cup and cone hubs. What brand? Because I really have no clue. If it's some crappy BSO hub I'll be embarrassed.
.White Industries M15 hub. If it's as good as everyone says it is then i guess I did good!
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