[CR] re- Harden hub question

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From: "Peter Brown" <peterg.brown@ntlworld.com>
To: <CrocollCW@state.gov>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:27:07 +0000
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Subject: [CR] re- Harden hub question


Christopher wrote:

I have a pair of Harden large flange hubs, drilled, in the classic Harden shape. The rear is double sided for fixed and freewheel, and is marked Harden, with a patent number. The front appears to have no markings, although perhaps they are just to faint to see. Is there any way to tell whether these hubs are the original Harden design, or the "Flywate" type, without taking them apart?

You will probably find the answer at Peter Underwood's article at http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/harden.html , but it is a simple job to take the end cap off and have a look anyway. There are also servicing instructions at http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/harden-servicing.html .

Peter Brown, Lincolnshire, England