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Prior Hub Track Wheels

February 06, 2011 4 Comments

Last month I was privileged to build a pair of wonderful wheels onto an unforgettable hub set - Prior, great examples of the elegant, high flange hubs that decorated the cycling scene, especially track racing, from the 1930's to '50's.

 

Almost too delicate to work!

 

The flange is precisely coned inwards to match the spoke path to the rim.

 

Perfect geometry.

 

They were also seen with a double set of lightening holes.

 

A French version of Swiss cheese.

 

This flamboyant look inspired Phil Wood Company's recent anniversary set:

 

Are you one of the lucky few to own these?

 

The mind boggling part of the set I received to build was their newness. The front showed no wear besides previous spoking. And the rear, unbelievably, had never been built!

The wheels turned out spectacular, as expected. 32 spokes for the front, 40 for the rear, Ghisallo Elegant tubular rims. They're destined for a classic, a Speedwell from Australia being restored by Bobby Landry in Telluride.

 

They're even prettier spoked up.

 

 

A handsome pair.

 

Hope we get a chance to show them on the restored bike. Here's one back at Bobby's place, tire mounted and the sculpted wingnut in place.

 

What's my frame?

 



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4 Responses

Carlos
Carlos

November 02, 2021

Hola tengo unas en venta. Te interesan?

Mike Tierney
Mike Tierney

November 02, 2021

Works of art.

RyanBuildsWheels
RyanBuildsWheels

November 02, 2021

Beautiful! Makes me want to do more restoration work to chase such beauties!

Curtis Odom
Curtis Odom

November 02, 2021

What an honor to get to build those wheels. They are just beautiful!

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