One more question - did they make a matching hi-flange front hub?
Thanks again,
Eric Elman
Somers, CT
> My bike experience and knowledge is based on a foundation of French, just
> beginning to get competent with with Campagnolo, and now I need help with
> Hi-E!
>
> At Copake last week I picked up a set of Hi-E hubs. Here's the spec's and
> my questions:
>
> Front: low flange, all silver flanges and center, "Hi-E" etched in center,
> 16h per side.
>
> Rear: High flange (almost 3"), all silver flanges and center with "Hi-E"
> etched in center, threaded for a freewheel, 126mm, 24h on drove side and
16h
> on other.
>
> So, are these early hubs or recent hubs, about what year? I've seen a set
> with black centers so assume thses are older?
>
> Is the hi-flange rear uncommon as I've never seen another?
>
> Why a hi-flange rear and low front?
>
> Why 16/24h on the rear and how would that be laced up to a 40h rim?
>
> These are very light - are they durable and good to use for an everyday
bike
> or are do they lack durability and should only be used for races?
>
> How do/did they compare on cost & quality to say Phil hubs and campagnolo
> Record?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Hi-E(ric) Hi-E(lman)
> Somers, CT that had an earthquake this morning at 6:53am