[CR] TT wheelset hubs

(Example: Framebuilders:Alex Singer)

Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 18:29:08 -0800
From: "P.C. Kohler" <kohl57@yahoo.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] TT wheelset hubs


In selecting a suitable wheelset for my late 1970s British TT frameset, I am wondering if there was a convention or preference (out of practicality or fad or both) as to use of high- vs. low-flange hubs? What I am looking at is 28-spoke hole hubs with lightweight rims (defined as 300 g or less).

These two websites have some classic TT photos and you'd see that both hubs are in evidence and the famous Alf Engers is seen riding machines with both and within the same 1970s or so timeframe.

http://www.bikebrothers.co.uk/engers.htm http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/timetrials/classic-time-trial-photos/

Any ideas? Or should I stop obsessing and go out tomorrow and cycle in the ice and snow in 20 mph winds and temps of 28 F as a high?

Peter Kohler
Washington DC USA