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[Closed] Bigger flanges for more stiffness?

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Im currently running some retro hubs in some 29er rims and im finding the wheels very flexy, would some newer hubs with bigger hub flanges help?


 
Posted : 18/11/2013 10:29 am
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they might do but by the time you change hubs and spokes you might as well get a new set of wheels with a burlier rim too?

ime, complete wheels seem to cost less than the sum of their parts if you get them from Merlin etc.


 
Posted : 18/11/2013 10:32 am
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Yes,,I think. Money no option build? Use the e13 dh hubs with the massive flange so you use normal/26" spikes but on a 29er rim


 
Posted : 18/11/2013 10:35 am
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Well the hubs have had their time and served me well for 10 years so its time for a change anyway, i hear you on complete wheels but there is something about riding on a pair of wheels you have built yourself.

I love that idea about something with HUGE flanges but i think will stick with something a bit more conventional, anything will be an improvement over my old retro hubs.


 
Posted : 18/11/2013 11:01 pm