Hi Peter,
>From my memory of what us 'testers' prefered......large or small
flange.....I'd say there was a preference for large flange in time trials,
but most roadmen used small flange.....but then of course many used both at
certain times depending on the road surface etc.
Radial spoking was popular, though can't recall seeing this done to a large flange front wheel?
Good pics of the 'king Alfred' [Engers]........I once got within 5 minutes of him in a '25'.....typically at that time I'd finish around 2 1/2 minutes or so behind the winner of the day.....unless it was Alf!
cheers
Kevin Sayles [still not riding due to ice!]
Bridgwater Somerset UK
> In selecting a suitable wheelset for my late 1970s British TT frameset, I
> am wondering if there was a convention or preference (out of practicality
> or fad or both) as to use of high- vs. low-flange hubs? What I am looking
> at is 28-spoke hole hubs with lightweight rims (defined as 300 g or less).
>
> These two websites have some classic TT photos and you'd see that both
> hubs are in evidence and the famous Alf Engers is seen riding machines
> with both and within the same 1970s or so timeframe.
>
> http://www.bikebrothers.co.uk/
> http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/
>
> Any ideas? Or should I stop obsessing and go out tomorrow and cycle in the
> ice and snow in 20 mph winds and temps of 28 F as a high?
>
> Peter Kohler
> Washington DC USA