[CR]HF vs LF hubs

(Example: Framebuilders:Pino Morroni)

Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 12:01:39 -0500 (EST)
From: "Emanuel Lowi" <lowiemanuel@yahoo.ca>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <MONKEYFOODdVoTgrn2N00002393@monkeyfood.nt.phred.org>
Subject: [CR]HF vs LF hubs

What was the rational behind switching from HF to LF hubs in the late 70s - early 80s? Weight?

I've always understood that HF hubs make for stronger wheels due to the shorter spokes.

Emanuel Lowi Montreal, Quebec

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