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Do you plan on riding in winter?
Not much at all. I was only looking at the Mack hub as it was a recommendation based on my criteria of wanting to match a Bitex front road hub.
As stated, all I want is a low flange fixed 24h hub. I’m struggle to see why that seems so hard to source.
TTM-
Could you not buy a high flange hub?
It’s not as if low front / high rear functions badly or looks unusual.
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I’m struggle to see why that seems so hard to source
Hand built wheels are a minority interest as far as the industry is concerned, fixed is a small niche, track riders using traditional wheels have largely favoured large flange, so that's what became popular in the early 21st century fixie boom.
miro_o
gbj_tester
Do you plan on riding in winter? My mack hubs aren't well sealed and frankly I think the machining is better on mass produced hubs I've had, even if the finish is not as pleasing.
There's no denying they look good though.