Hub Snobbery?

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miro_o in reply to @oheyitsd

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.

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oheyitsd in reply to @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.

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miro_o in reply to @oheyitsd

It’s nice not to carry a closed spanner but I found it relatively tricky to accurately torque and the bolts can get a bit mashed. With some track ends (with the steel inserts) it can be a problem.

Maybe longer allen keys, better quality or larger bolts (torx?) are the answer? I dunno.

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