Edward Albert wrote:
> I would have to disagree here concerning the notion that the term high
> flange is of recent origin. I have an ad from the importer of Durkopp
> Bicycles, John Eisenmann, dating late thirties I estimate by the look of the
> bikes and the fact that they are called the Kilian-Vopel type. The Track
> Model, Killian Vopel specifically specifies "Durkopp High-flanged Hubs."
> The road version speaks of "small flanged Durkopp Racing Hubs."
ofcourse it is always possible that Herr Eisenmann was slightly influenced in his translations from German ;)
-- mvg
Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands