Which fixed hub?

combat_wombat
combat_wombat Posts: 2,188
edited January 2011 in Road general
hi

I need to replace my fixed hub.
My 6 yr old 135mm OLD Surley flip flop 'New Hub' is making evil noises.

I don't need the SS option, never really used it (it's siezed up)

Id quite like to get a hub with the same thread as the Surley (so i can keep the current cog)

Happy to uild the wheel myself, but have no idea what to look for in a hub
cheap is good :wink:
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Comments

  • mankybianchi
    mankybianchi Posts: 117
    Well you could simply replace with another Surly hub, no?
    Charlie the Bikemonger has them http://www.mrsite.co.uk/pprouk/cart.asp ... itepage=15

    or you could try On-One at £20. Think they only come in black at 135mm
    http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HUOO135F/on ... lack-135mm
  • pete.whelan
    pete.whelan Posts: 788
    Or go for a Goldtec hub. Very pleased with mine for the past 10 years
    Recipe: shave legs sparingly, rub in embrocation and drizzle with freshly squeezed baby oil.
  • mushzoom
    mushzoom Posts: 8
    Don't bother with Miche hubs, I've managed to rip the flange off two pairs within a year. :(

    I'd go Goldtec if I needed another hub now.
  • combat_wombat
    combat_wombat Posts: 2,188
    pete.whelan wrote:
    Or go for a Goldtec hub. Very pleased with mine for the past 10 years

    not heard of Goldtec - thanks
    Looking into wether i can get a 135mm one....

    I don't want a hub with threads on both sides (only need 1 fixed cog) - so no Surly
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  • pete.whelan
    pete.whelan Posts: 788
    they do them in 120, 126, 130 and 135mm OLN sizes

    http://www.mountainbikecomponents.co.uk ... Track+Hubs

    go down the bottom of the page and selevt the size you require
    Recipe: shave legs sparingly, rub in embrocation and drizzle with freshly squeezed baby oil.
  • combat_wombat
    combat_wombat Posts: 2,188
    I got the goldtec hub + I have now put a rim on it.
    it's a lot lighter than my old surly hub. :D

    It seems like the nuts tighten independently of the axle (ie bearings don't get squeezed on tightening) which i guess is good... :?:

    My only problem with the goldtec is that the axle is slotted (it doesn't rotate once in the dropouts). My fixxie is an old 10 speed (horizontal dropouts) , the slotted axle is difficult to align. :( The slotted axle also means there is less room for fore/aft adjustment to tension chain. :(
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  • pete.whelan
    pete.whelan Posts: 788
    it's probably all down to technique for setting the wheel in the frame.

    I've never had any issue with the slotted axle, in fact I find it far easier to set the wheel.

    The flats also mean less chance of the wheel pulling over as the axle can't impart any rotating motion at the nuts
    Recipe: shave legs sparingly, rub in embrocation and drizzle with freshly squeezed baby oil.
  • combat_wombat
    combat_wombat Posts: 2,188
    it's probably all down to technique for setting the wheel in the frame.
    even with horizontal dropouts?
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  • combat_wombat
    combat_wombat Posts: 2,188
    doh - I meant Forward Horizontal dropouts

    How do you use rear facing Horizontal dropouts, when you have mudguards?
    don't the gards get in the way?
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  • merlinghnd
    merlinghnd Posts: 106
    I have a Boardman SC with SKS mudguards and I got a puncture today. All I do is unscrew the stays that attach to the bike by the drop outs and slide the wheel off. Easy and straightforward.
  • combat_wombat
    combat_wombat Posts: 2,188
    so no go with full sks guards?
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