That's the same explanation I've always heard. So, did Eddy ride small flange hubs in Paris-Roubaix and Tour of Flanders, but large flange in other races?
Regards,
Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX
"David G. White" <whiteknight@adelphia.net> wrote: I'm not an expert, but my understanding is that low flange hubs have two advantages: 1) lighter weight and 2) greater riding comfort due to the longer spokes providing greater flex thus absorbing rough road impacts better. Let the real experts chime in!
David
David G. White your neighbor in Burlington, VT
Emanuel Lowi wrote:
>What was the rational behind switching from HF to LF hubs
>in the late 70s - early 80s? Weight?
>
>I've always understood that HF hubs make for stronger
>wheels due to the shorter spokes.
>
>Emanuel Lowi
>Montreal, Quebec
>
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