Bigger wheels need wider flanges to retain the same lateral rigidity. Most people seem to use single speed hubs for 29" wheels because dished wheels just don't hold up. I'm wondering why nobody has made the leap to 150mm. Nice wide spacing, with a full cassette and disc compatibility. Sure the hub could be lighter, but it's not that much of a drawback.
Anyone have thoughts on this? Or am I just ignorant of a company that already uses wider spacing?
Anyone have thoughts on this? Or am I just ignorant of a company that already uses wider spacing?