[RBW] Re: Phil BB advice/experience needed

2017-04-20 Thread Bob Lovejoy
Hi Jon, We think the same on this, so the BB is winging its way to Phil Wood and company even now. I read some things, even talked with PW support, about a DIY offset change but I thought better of that, at least with the tools I have. I bought the BB on eBay so better it have a good check-up

[RBW] Re: Phil BB advice/experience needed

2017-04-19 Thread Jon Spangler
Bob, I have been using Phil Wood BBs since 1975, when I was 23. I am now 65 and have sent several to Phil Wood to have spindle lengths changed out. (I am fairly certain the retail cost for this is higher than Patrick quoted but it includes new bearings.) I have yet to wear out a Phil Wood hub