Re: [RBW] Re: AHH on order

2010-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
The SKF BBs sure seem good: http://www.compasscycle.com/SKFbb.html On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:49 AM, MichaelH wrote: > I rode cup and cone hubs for 30 years and know that a good set is > relatively easy to maintain and with regular overhauls will last a > very, very long time. But since I live

RE: [RBW] Re: AHH on order

2010-11-11 Thread DAVID BLESSING
Ironically, I have an XT rear hub that I just found in my basement. I think it is an 8sp, used maybe, but maybe just shop worn. I don't remember where I got it. Hub reads FH - M730. Available for said song. Snow predicted for the brown plains of Nebraska david blessing

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH on order

2010-11-09 Thread John Speare
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 10:02 AM, kuma wrote: > On Nov 8, 11:31 pm, "E.B." wrote: > > But the biggest reason I think a Phil hub would be worth your > > consideration is the option of building a 40-spoke rear wheel. At 250- > > lbs with the intention of some unpaved riding, this would be > > reas