Re: [CR] Huge Flange Hubs

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Campagnolo)

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From: "Jon Spangler" <jonswriter@att.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:50:19 -0800
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Huge Flange Hubs


Greg, Pray tell, what IS the flange diameter on those Humongo-Flange hubs you have?

And how many pairs of these things exist in NOS condition like yours?

Jon Spangler who is very curious, but still a fan of Phil Wood "Medium Flange" and Campi (low- or small-flange, mostly) hubs in Alameda, CA USA

On Jan 10, 2010, at 10:01 AM, Greg Softley wrote:
>
>
> Greg "Pimpissimo" Softley wrote:
>
>> Hey Jon,
>> I think there might be a conspiracy here. I havent reproduced the
>> Dole 'rim' label but with the world's biggest Banana only 5 minutes
>> away from home and me living on the 'Bananacoast' it sure looks like
>> I might be responsible. If there is interest in these out there
>> amongst CR members...I am happy as always to oblige with a print run.
>> My local Banana Grower's Federation might disfavor any association
>> with Dole as we try to keep imports out, and I also live in their old
>> plantation manager's house.
>> Now for HF hubs.....remember Crocodile Dundee's 'this is a knife!'
>> ..well ....'this is a hub!' and HF means Huge Flange ..see link
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclomondo/4261509250/
>> Greg Softley
>> Coffs Harbour (banana growing heart of Oztralia)
>>>

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