Hubs

fat-tony · January 23rd, 2006, 2:22 PM

In putting my project together: I am looking for the look of Chris King hubs in anodized purple, but have heard that although Chris King hubs are amazing, they have an clicking sound that I think would really bother me while riding. I am considering going the route of Phil Wood without the purple

. I want to run a Sachs Maillard 8 speed freewheel on them. What would be some other options in anodized purple besides Chris King? Ringle' ? (did Ringle' offer a hub to be used with a freewheel?).

kokies · January 23rd, 2006, 4:23 PM

Correct me if I am wrong, but on freehubs the paws would be in the cassette, thus the hub would not give you the clicking.

fat-tony · January 23rd, 2006, 5:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokies

Correct me if I am wrong, but on freehubs the paws would be in the cassette, thus the hub would not give you the clicking.

So I guess Chris King hubs are only seup for cassette's and not freewheels?

tangent · January 23rd, 2006, 5:49 PM

I'm pretty certain the 1st Ringle hubs took screw on freewheels: not sure if a 8spd freewheel would fit on tho' ?

Another option for colour could be American Classic hubs from around the same time

In the U.K. HOPE's first hubs took a screw on freewheel (purple flanges were a possibility)

rody · January 23rd, 2006, 8:03 PM

Period correct options for a threaded purple hub are few and hard to find...

Ringle did offer 3D Violet Bubba hubs in spacing correct for an 8 speed freewheel, as did...

AC components

TNT

If you are looking for the hottest setup, I would contact Phil Wood and order a custom anodized set...they will be the last hubs you ever buy.

cheers,

rody

fat-tony · January 25th, 2006, 4:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rody

If you are looking for the hottest setup, I would contact Phil Wood and order a custom anodized set...they will be the last hubs you ever buy.

cheers,

rody

Rody: I would if I could. They don't do special order anodized. I have tried.

lucifer · January 25th, 2006, 7:36 PM

I actually have a purple rear hub wheel (ringle bubba) with a 7 speed screw on freewheel and a mavic 231 rim in my garage. If you decide to go that route make me a good offer and I'll probably let it go as I need the money for tools more than the spare wheel. Its in good used shape overall.

rody · January 25th, 2006, 10:09 PM

All right Tony, since the folks at Phil won't play nice, do what I did....

Order the hubs from Phil, press out the bearings, and send the shells to Randy and Travis at Absolute Finish.

These guys will custom ano the hubs for you. Their minimum order is 45 bucks, but in the end, if this is what your project needs, to hell with the cost

Check them out at

www.absolutefinish.com

Good luck with the project,

rody
Groovy Cycle Works

scarrylarry · January 25th, 2006, 10:50 PM

Thanx rody.
I have an old set of shimano m950 cranks that are scuffed up bad. Now I know what to do with them. Thanx

fat-tony · January 26th, 2006, 6:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rody

All right Tony, since the folks at Phil won't play nice, do what I did....

Order the hubs from Phil, press out the bearings, and send the shells to Randy and Travis at Absolute Finish.

These guys will custom ano the hubs for you. Their minimum order is 45 bucks, but in the end, if this is what your project needs, to hell with the cost

Check them out at

www.absolutefinish.com

Good luck with the project,

rody
Groovy Cycle Works

thanks dude. this is what this board is all about!

(I spent my whole life's savings, but what the hell.............)

rody · January 26th, 2006, 5:17 PM

Right on! I've got a order full of vintage equipment that should be done any day now; Caramba Double Barrels, AC cranks, Ringle posts, syncros stem. I've got three resto projects patiently waiting

Make sure you guys post some pics when finished...always enjoy looking at bike porn

rody
Groovy Cycle Works

fat-tony · January 27th, 2006, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rody

Right on! I've got a order full of vintage equipment that should be done any day now; Caramba Double Barrels, AC cranks, Ringle posts, syncros stem. I've got three resto projects patiently waiting

Make sure you guys post some pics when finished...always enjoy looking at bike porn

rody
Groovy Cycle Works

I have some questions for you Rody and sent you a PM.

January 23rd, 2006, 2:22 PM	#1
fat-tony Global Moderator Join Date: October 13th, 2004 Location: birmingham, al - usa Posts: 720	Hubs In putting my project together: I am looking for the look of Chris King hubs in anodized purple, but have heard that although Chris King hubs are amazing, they have an clicking sound that I think would really bother me while riding. I am considering going the route of Phil Wood without the purple . I want to run a Sachs Maillard 8 speed freewheel on them. What would be some other options in anodized purple besides Chris King? Ringle' ? (did Ringle' offer a hub to be used with a freewheel?).

January 23rd, 2006, 5:49 PM	#4
tangent Member Join Date: October 1st, 2004 Location: Cheddar Posts: 17	purple hubs I'm pretty certain the 1st Ringle hubs took screw on freewheels: not sure if a 8spd freewheel would fit on tho' ? Another option for colour could be American Classic hubs from around the same time In the U.K. HOPE's first hubs took a screw on freewheel (purple flanges were a possibility) __________________ cheers, tangent

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scarrylarry Member Join Date: October 19th, 2005 Location: tahoe Posts: 26	Thanx rody. I have an old set of shimano m950 cranks that are scuffed up bad. Now I know what to do with them. Thanx __________________ Ride for the soul 037T4ML 191 YO ML

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January 23rd, 2006, 4:23 PM	#2
kokies Senior Member Join Date: August 5th, 2004 Posts: 190	Correct me if I am wrong, but on freehubs the paws would be in the cassette, thus the hub would not give you the clicking.

January 23rd, 2006, 8:03 PM	#5
rody Senior Member Join Date: October 19th, 2005 Location: Wooster, Ohio Posts: 289	Period correct options for a threaded purple hub are few and hard to find... Ringle did offer 3D Violet Bubba hubs in spacing correct for an 8 speed freewheel, as did... AC components TNT If you are looking for the hottest setup, I would contact Phil Wood and order a custom anodized set...they will be the last hubs you ever buy. cheers, rody

January 25th, 2006, 7:36 PM	#7
lucifer Senior Member Join Date: October 23rd, 2004 Location: Athens, Ga USA Posts: 415	I actually have a purple rear hub wheel (ringle bubba) with a 7 speed screw on freewheel and a mavic 231 rim in my garage. If you decide to go that route make me a good offer and I'll probably let it go as I need the money for tools more than the spare wheel. Its in good used shape overall.

January 25th, 2006, 10:09 PM	#8
rody Senior Member Join Date: October 19th, 2005 Location: Wooster, Ohio Posts: 289	All right Tony, since the folks at Phil won't play nice, do what I did.... Order the hubs from Phil, press out the bearings, and send the shells to Randy and Travis at Absolute Finish. These guys will custom ano the hubs for you. Their minimum order is 45 bucks, but in the end, if this is what your project needs, to hell with the cost Check them out at www.absolutefinish.com Good luck with the project, rody Groovy Cycle Works

January 26th, 2006, 5:17 PM	#11
rody Senior Member Join Date: October 19th, 2005 Location: Wooster, Ohio Posts: 289	Right on! I've got a order full of vintage equipment that should be done any day now; Caramba Double Barrels, AC cranks, Ringle posts, syncros stem. I've got three resto projects patiently waiting Make sure you guys post some pics when finished...always enjoy looking at bike porn rody Groovy Cycle Works

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