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Originally Posted by sammyg2
Thats da stuff. Back then Phil Wood specialized in touring hubs, they were great for tandems cause they were so heavy duty.
But they were sealed to keep the crap out so they had a little more drag than most folks wanted. On a big old heavy tandem you'd never notice but on a sprint bike it was obvious.
but their waterproof grease was da bomb.
it wouldn't separate like other greases if it sat for a long time either. Green tube cost about $6 IIRC.
That was 2 hours pay uphill both ways in the snow.
EDIT: BTW I could rebuild phil's sealed hubs too, my dad was a TV repairman and had the ultimate set of tools.
But the darned things lasted forever so I rarely got my hands on a set that needed it.
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I only used it in my BB. Everything else got Campy grease. I never pay anything to Phil Wood hubs because they used them for wheel chairs. Campy "Stuper Record" was choice then Sun Tour ans then Shimano. I like seal bearing hubs. No more adjusting cones.