tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post6283398162203156704..comments2024-03-28T11:56:48.304-04:00Comments on The Retrogrouch: Exclusive Sneak Peek: New Curtis Odom HubsBrookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-75531928424850400412016-01-22T18:28:29.656-05:002016-01-22T18:28:29.656-05:00Name suggestion: MaxiCurtName suggestion: MaxiCurtAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146575695362041746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-86817224467895848172015-06-13T18:18:14.621-04:002015-06-13T18:18:14.621-04:00What made the Maxi-Car hubs so reliable and long l...What made the Maxi-Car hubs so reliable and long lasting was not the bearings them selves, but the labyrinth sealing. I've seen this kind of seal protecting bearings in mining equipment were the dust, dirt and overall contamination is rather extreme, and it works very well. The dust caps is only part of the seal, and the main components are two washers behind the dust cap that overlap each other.<br /><br />See http://www.yellowjersey.org/maxtek.html for an overview and cutaway pictures.Johanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11952686041090182886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-85022435636076902732014-12-14T20:56:05.732-05:002014-12-14T20:56:05.732-05:00I like that idea -- these will be some great hubs!...I like that idea -- these will be some great hubs!Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-64118626845043853162014-12-14T10:40:52.188-05:002014-12-14T10:40:52.188-05:00Right now I am looking at having port and starboar...Right now I am looking at having port and starboard red/green thread in dust caps. The dust caps with the spirals have to be directional so the hub has to be oriented correctly when on the bike.Curtis Odomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15745509542592045511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-2320463579865844102014-12-11T14:03:12.486-05:002014-12-11T14:03:12.486-05:00Thanks mate!Thanks mate!Curtis Odomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15745509542592045511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-32264184014012151502014-12-11T14:02:57.624-05:002014-12-11T14:02:57.624-05:00Mike;
Just trying to up my game. Mike;<br />Just trying to up my game. Curtis Odomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15745509542592045511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-62154850500045865612014-12-11T10:58:37.926-05:002014-12-11T10:58:37.926-05:00Fantastic Curtis! Your work continues to inspire m...Fantastic Curtis! Your work continues to inspire me.ruthworkssfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357037312785853118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-83146524698031066372014-12-11T10:09:14.934-05:002014-12-11T10:09:14.934-05:00Excellent. These are more appealing than your LF ...Excellent. These are more appealing than your LF hubs.Mike T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11339487038325129828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-67098903978502299752014-11-25T08:30:43.287-05:002014-11-25T08:30:43.287-05:00The Phil's are great hubs -- undeniable -- but...The Phil's are great hubs -- undeniable -- but they aren't as pretty as some of my favorites. Though their simple, utilitarian look is attractive in a different sort of way.Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-54026091562229191582014-11-25T08:08:44.714-05:002014-11-25T08:08:44.714-05:00My very first pair of Phil's sit on my desk in...My very first pair of Phil's sit on my desk inspiring me.Curtis Odomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15745509542592045511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-84370167956829883102014-11-24T13:53:56.588-05:002014-11-24T13:53:56.588-05:00They certainly do look lovely. More important, th...They certainly do look lovely. More important, the design looks sound. <br /><br />I second what Bertin says: "If I ever wear out my Phil Woods..."Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-34418347164607422372014-11-21T17:24:59.749-05:002014-11-21T17:24:59.749-05:00I know what you mean. I think the perfect candidat...I know what you mean. I think the perfect candidate bike would be one that has some classic style but with some modern parts.Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-17352622117743034032014-11-21T16:57:28.154-05:002014-11-21T16:57:28.154-05:00If I ever wear out my Phil Woods ....
Lovely and ...If I ever wear out my Phil Woods ....<br /><br />Lovely and a wonderful design.Bertin753https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860648732848589740noreply@blogger.com