Re: [CR] Need some advice on H-E Hubs

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Campagnolo)

Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:53:41 -0600
From: "John Thompson" <johndthompson@gmail.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
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Subject: Re: [CR] Need some advice on H-E Hubs


Mark Pounders wrote:
> You make an excellent point. What I am wondering now though is even if I
> wanted to fix the hub, is it even possible to find a replacement flange?

You could probably have a machine shop fabricate a new flange for you, particularly if the other side is still intact. As noted earlier, the flanges are simply pressed onto the shell. You could even have them made from steel if you wanted something sturdier than the originals.

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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA