Stevan Thomas says:
>I was appalled and disgusted by
>Phil's attitude and regret that his parts are held in such apparent high
>esteem by people who apparently don't know the past history of his parts.
>Caveat
>Emptor. There are all kinds of better vintage parts available if you are
>willing to search: Edco, OMAS, Stronglight, etc.
When I first started messing around with bicycles in the late 70s, Phil was the stuff to have for a touring bike or any heavy use bicycle. (mmm! pedals)
I lived in San Jose and was working in the cycling industry in the early 90s and was living a few blocks from Phil Wood, so I got to know Peter a bit and made more than one shop visit. I was impressed by their dedication to quality and the innovations they made. I remember them messing around with large diameter axles and beefy hubs for front suspended MTBs before anyone else was. I was given a Phil Wood BB back in 1993, which now is in use in my Waterford.
Sounds like Phil Wood has had an interesting history. Does anyone know anything about it, other than the company was founded in 1971? Dale's CR site just talks about the brake.
Ann Phillips, Decatur GA
not in Japan town anymore : (