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02-04-2005, 12:01 PM

"bfd" <bfd853@yahoo.com> wrote in news:1106164131.578512.297150
@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com:

> I agree that the first thing you should do is contact Phil Wood. Phil
> can be very reasonable with repairs of its products.

I appreciate the advice. For the short term my local shop installed a
temporary hub (a Normandy, I believe) and I can at least get around on
the bike till I can find out what Phil Wood would charge to repair the
old hub.

> With regard to your frame, hey, it you're nostalgic and the frame fits
> you, no need to change it. You can "upgrade" your frame with modern
> components should you choose. Modern components may require you to
> spread your dropouts to fit 130mm standard, but other than that, you
> should be able to use it!

Will spreading the dropouts create metal fatigue on the frame eventually,
or isn't the spread that significant?

> If you need to build a new wheel, and a new Phil is too expensive. Take
> a look at Shimano or Campy's hubs. Both are excellent and will easily
> take 8, 9, or 10 speed cogs should you decide to make your bike more
> modern. Alternatively, freewheel hubs and complete wheels can be found
> fairly cheap on ebay, craigslist or your local bike shop bulletin board
> as most riders today don't use this form. Lots of ways to go. Good
> Luck!

Thanks very much for the details.

With the prospects of facing permanent retirement for my bike I realized
how nostalgic I actually am for that Allegro frame. The only other bike
made today that I could embrace might be a Rivendell, if I could afford
one. But I don't know how they rate next to more modern models. I sure
like their look, though.

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saki@ucla.edu

02-04-2005, 12:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
saki Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Broken hub, replacement options? "bfd" <bfd853@yahoo.com> wrote in news:1106164131.578512.297150 @z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com: > I agree that the first thing you should do is contact Phil Wood. Phil > can be very reasonable with repairs of its products. I appreciate the advice. For the short term my local shop installed a temporary hub (a Normandy, I believe) and I can at least get around on the bike till I can find out what Phil Wood would charge to repair the old hub. > With regard to your frame, hey, it you're nostalgic and the frame fits > you, no need to change it. You can "upgrade" your frame with modern > components should you choose. Modern components may require you to > spread your dropouts to fit 130mm standard, but other than that, you > should be able to use it! Will spreading the dropouts create metal fatigue on the frame eventually, or isn't the spread that significant? > If you need to build a new wheel, and a new Phil is too expensive. Take > a look at Shimano or Campy's hubs. Both are excellent and will easily > take 8, 9, or 10 speed cogs should you decide to make your bike more > modern. Alternatively, freewheel hubs and complete wheels can be found > fairly cheap on ebay, craigslist or your local bike shop bulletin board > as most riders today don't use this form. Lots of ways to go. Good > Luck! Thanks very much for the details. With the prospects of facing permanent retirement for my bike I realized how nostalgic I actually am for that Allegro frame. The only other bike made today that I could embrace might be a Rivendell, if I could afford one. But I don't know how they rate next to more modern models. I sure like their look, though. ---- saki@ucla.edu