Rats! an ounce of data again spoils a web of theory: Steven Maasland writes, re disassembling FB 3-piece hubs:
"Having a dismounted [FB] hub in front of me, I can confirm that they are indeed pressed on both sides."
So, campers, we've learned that there are differences in assembly. As stated earlier, my Paramount rear uses a threaded RH flange; FB of similar apparent construction is pressed-on. Be careful when working on these jewels, and praise the experimentalists over the theoriticians!
harvey sachs
mcLean Va
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>>> > About 20 yr ago, I did the same thing with a Paramount hub, and
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>>> > construction is the same. On the rear hub, the FW (right side)
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>>> > threaded on, continuing the 1.37*24 thread of the freewheel.
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>>> > pressed on, so you can get the holes exactly between the holes
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>>> > side. A corollary is that the right side spokes are the only
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>>> > real torque work -- no wonder some folks run left radials!
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To which Stevan added:
>> I'm pretty sure the Campy/FB hubs are pressed on both sides.
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Steven Maasland
Moorestown, NJ