Wow, a 71 ??? Could this be the first TRIPLE TT Hilsen the world has ever seen???? (Oh, Behave!) Seriously, awesome choice. I can vouch for Phil Wood hubs based on several experiences...
First, I actually had the pawls jam on my Phil 9-speed cassette disc hub, and even though I thought maybe I had neglected it somehow, Phil replaced it free based on their assessment that a Phil hub should never fail like it apparently had. Second, I recently ordered a 7-speed freewheel hub in the wrong size (130mm spacing), and realized it a day after the order was placed... The folks at Phil Wood had ALREADY shipped it (that's how good they are), and yet were kind enough (since I was in a hurry to build my wheels) to also ship the 135mm one, without asking for a credit card or to pay for shipping... I sent shipping $ back in the return box. Without hesitation I will buy Phil Wood hubs in the future... In fact I am sure I will be a Phil Wood customer for life. BB On Nov 8, 5:40 pm, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes, one is not enough! I think going with an AHH is the perfect all- > round choice. Hope you love it! > > An yeah, Phil wheels will set you back some extra $$$, but a Rich > build Phil hubset would be a great investment to go with your new > bike! > > On Nov 8, 2:32 pm, William <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Congrats on your order. Save up for a 68cm diagonal Bombadil as > > well! One Riv is not enough. > > > Phil hubs are definitely worth it. They are US made, by one of the > > most respected names in cycling history. If you can afford them, your > > Hilsen will deserve them. > > > On Nov 8, 2:16 pm, dhk42 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > First post! > > > > I've been lurking here for a while now as I dithered about my > > > potential purchase. After a second long conversation with RHQ I placed > > > an order for a 71cm A. Homer Hilsen. > > > > Immediately after I was struck by the notion that I should have > > > enlisted the wisdom of this list to help me decide the right course. > > > Well, it is too late for you to help me decide between the 71 AHH and > > > the 68cm diagonal Bombadil. Not that I wouldn't listen to opinions on > > > the topic. :-) > > > > But hey! It is not too late to talk about components. > > > > So let's see, what do you need to know about me? I'm a 6'7" 250lb 45 > > > year old neophyte cyclist who has never ever ridden on a bike that > > > fits or is set up properly. I have not owned or ridden a bike in a > > > looooong time for that reason. I plan to ride on roads, rail trails, > > > and dirt paths - I'm not sure how much. I'll never race. I'll never > > > get really serious about hard core off roading. I have no plans to do > > > lots of touring. > > > > First question: Phil hubs - are they worth it? > > > > David- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
