You are reading a single comment by @miro_o and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
-
imho allen key bolts on hubs aren’t great on fixed rear wheels for a number of reasons. Inconvenient as they are ... peanut butter spanners ftw.
They surly hubs are forged, so strong. Probably less prone to cracks than boutique hubs.
miro_o-
imho allen key bolts on hubs aren’t great on fixed rear wheels for a number of reasons.
What reasons? I have two fixed gear bikes with allen key bolts on the hubs and haven't had any issues as of yet.
-
+1 for Surly Ultra New- no issues with the allen bolts whatsoever.
Also good to know that the Ultra New axle kits retrofit to the older solid axle version of the hub
oheyitsd
🅑🅐🅣🅣
Can this just be a thread for discussing hubs now?
What's the forums opinion on Surly hubs? Looking for a rear track and a front disc hub for a fixed commuter. They will be getting 120+ miles a week in all weather. I guess being Surly they're going to be pretty solid but anything else I should consider in the price range?
I am particularly attracted to the allen bolts and flanges without any cut outs.
Guess I should add I want silver too.