| Re: Broken hub, replacement options?
On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 00:04:25 +0000, saki wrote:
> Would someone like to recommend something and let me know what price I'll
> need to anticipate? Do I need to replace both hubs or just one?
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
First thing to do is contact the Phil Wood company--they're truly
amazing--and find out what to do. Perhaps the hubs are quite salvageable,
perhaps not. If it's just a shot cartridge bearing or axle--that's
relatively cheap and easy. Your shop may be trustworthy, but not as
familiar with the particulars of Phil's hubs as you think. Worth a shot
getting a second opinion, and would probably help if you can send or post
some digital images to go along with your query.
Building a new wheel around a fresh Phil Hub is going to cost a pretty
penny (you'll get a damn fine wheel in return of course) but perhaps it's
time to take stock and see if that money would be better invested towards
a more basic wheelset or new bike, or if sentimental value trumps
all...just go for it.
Let us know how it goes.
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