You don't get anything for a pair - not in this game....

[David E. Belcher]

.....as Bruce Forsyth used to say on "Play Your Cards Right".
Why the odd subject title? Well, I've just been given a Campag Veloce
front hub, and am looking to build up a pair of training wheels. But -
where can I get a rear hub on a budget and, more importantly, on its
own (threaded or cassette, not too fussy about that)? Just about
everywhere I've looked seems to sell hubs as pairs (and unwilling to
split them) these days. I thought Settle Cycles had the answer in the
shape of a rear Sachs 5000 offering (a pretty good hub) on its own for
just thirteen quid, but it turns out that the web site hasn't been
updated of late and they've finally sold all their stocks :-(
So, if anyone can point me to a good mail order specialist (I've tried
SJS, but nothing to suit), or has an 2nd-hand rear hub in good nick, or
an unused one (must be Q/R and 130mm OLN, otherwise no real
restrictions), that they're looking to sell, drop me a line - preferred
e-mail is deb107_york(at)btinternet(dot)com. All feedback very welcome,
as usual.

Many thanks,
David E. Belcher

 

[Pete Biggs]

David E. Belcher wrote:
> ....as Bruce Forsyth used to say on "Play Your Cards Right".
> Why the odd subject title? Well, I've just been given a Campag Veloce
> front hub, and am looking to build up a pair of training wheels. But -
> where can I get a rear hub on a budget and, more importantly, on its
> own (threaded or cassette, not too fussy about that)? Just about
> everywhere I've looked seems to sell hubs as pairs (and unwilling to
> split them) these days. I thought Settle Cycles had the answer in the
> shape of a rear Sachs 5000 offering (a pretty good hub) on its own for
> just thirteen quid, but it turns out that the web site hasn't been
> updated of late and they've finally sold all their stocks :-(
> So, if anyone can point me to a good mail order specialist (I've tried
> SJS, but nothing to suit), or has an 2nd-hand rear hub in good nick,
> or an unused one (must be Q/R and 130mm OLN, otherwise no real
> restrictions), that they're looking to sell, drop me a line -
> preferred e-mail is deb107_york(at)btinternet(dot)com. All feedback
> very welcome, as usual.

New-type Mirage or Veloce hubs are great value (as long you don't mind
cartridge bearings). I suggest buying a pair from Parker Int then selling
the front. Bulk of the price will be the the rear anyway.

Note. Veloce hubs are just the same as Mirage except for finish and
skewer.

I do know of one online dealer selling rear Mirage & Veloce hubs, but I
won't name them because frankly I don't want anyone to order anything from
them ever because of their appalling customer service. You can probably
guess who I'm referring to. Despite numerous emails as well as phone
calls & letters, they STILL owe me some money one month after taking money
from my bank account without permisssion. (Only given a partial refund so
far).

~PB