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