Is there any road bike hub like Phil Wood (uses cartridge bearing) but costs only more or less US$40?
A good Phil Wood brand costs US$409.00 (for the rear hub) which is just too heavy for my pocket. I’ve heard that there are cheaper brand but are of the same specification (i.e. cartridge bearing) but I don’t have any idea where to find. Please help…
I’ve got Phil hubs on one bike. They’re very nice, but they’re a bit overkill for most applications.
Phil Wood hubs are produced on a much smaller scale than hubs from Shimano, Formula and others; that alone will add to the cost per unit. The hub shells are machined rather than cast; that’s more expensive, too. And they’re all made by U.S. workers in one of the most expensive labor markets in the country (northern CA).
Functionally, Phil hubs have the advantage of easy field service. With two allen keys, you can tear open a rear hub for servicing. Compare this to sevicing a Chris King or DT hub, both of which require special tools. Easy field service is important for long distance tourers, but of only minimal importance for 99.9% of cyclists.
Phil hubs are available in a wide variety of drillings and widths. If you need a 145mm tandem hub, go with Phil. If you need 40/48 drilling, go with Phil. But, again, these are uncommon requirements.
If all you want is a decent cartridge bearing hub at a low cost, you can go with Formula (or the similar Surly or Velocity hubs). Unless you need unusual drilling/width hubs or have a need for a high bling, ultra-durable hub, you should be pleased with Formulas or similar cartridge hubs.
Now some cartridge bearings are considered better than others, though some of those “better” bearings are spec’d for applications that are much more severe than what a bicycle hub needs; so there isn’t an added benefit here. But, supposedly, the bearings used on Phil hubs are better lubricated than what you’ll find on other cartridge bearings, and that [again, supposedly] is a key difference in performance. I have heard of people adding Phil grease to the cartridge bearings on Formula hubs to increase performance.
As for availability, any decent LBS will stock or can order these other hub options. You can also find them available at good prices online, both from legitimate dealers and through ebay.
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Phil Wood Bottom Bracket Bearing Removal Tool $136.00 |
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Phil Wood Bottom Bracket Bearing Removal Tool $146.65 |
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Phil Wood Bottom Bracket Cartridge Bearing Hollowtech (Pair) $64.99 |
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Phil Wood Bottom Bracket Bearing Removal Tool $80.00 |
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BEARING Bottom Bracket PHIL WOOD FOR Shimano CUPS EACH $42.73 |
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TOOL Bottom Bracket PHIL WOOD BEARING-R&I TOOL $189.98 |
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Phil Wood 6903 Sealed Cartridge Bearing $21.93 |
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R6-2RS Bike Bearing Ceramic PHIL WOOD Wheelchair S Hub $29.00 |
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Phil Wood Sealed BB Bearing for Shimano cups Cycling Bearings NEW $36.08 |
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Phil Wood Outboard bearing dust cap (bushing) Cycling Bearings NEW $9.48 |
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Phil Wood 6902 Sealed Cartridge Bearing $18.99 |
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Phil Wood 6001 Sealed Cartridge Bearing $9.99 |
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Phil Wood Bottom Bracket Bearing Removal Tool $125.99 |
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Phil Wood 6000 Sealed Cartridge Bearing $7.99 |
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Phil Wood Bottom Bracket Cartridge Bearing Hollowtech (Pair) $45.99 |
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Phil Wood R8 Sealed Cartridge Bearing $13.99 |
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Phil Wood R8 Sealed Cartridge Bearing $12.93 |
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R6-2RS Bike Hub Bearing PHIL WOOD Wheelchair S Front $5.95 |
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Bicycle Hub Bearing PHIL WOOD Klein-fisher Bracket 6003 $5.95 |
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Phil Wood 6903 Sealed Cartridge Bearing $23.78 |
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Phil Wood R8 Sealed Cartridge Bearing $15.20 |
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Phil Wood 6902 Sealed Cartridge Bearing $20.00 |
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BEARING Bottom Bracket PHIL WOOD BUSHING F/SHI CUPSMEDIUM 2006 AND LATER $12.48 |
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Vintage Phil Wood Sealed Bearing Bottom Bracket, English, Long Spindle $100.00 |
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Phil Wood 6903 Sealed Cartridge Bearing $20.99 |
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Bicycle Bearing Ceramic PHIL WOOD Pwx02 Cassette Premium ABEC-5 $35.00 |
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Bicycle Hub Bearing Ceramic Premium ABEC-5 PHIL WOOD Pwx02 Rear $35.00 |
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Bike Bearing Ceramic Premium ABEC-5 PHIL WOOD Pwx02 Cassette $35.00 |
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Bike Hub Bearing Ceramic Premium ABEC-5 PHIL WOOD Pwx02 Rear $35.00 |
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Bike Hub Bearing Ceramic PHIL WOOD 03~04 XTR Durace BB $24.95 |
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Bicycle Bearing Ceramic PHIL WOOD PHIL Wheelchair Hub $33.00 |
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Bicycle Bearing Ceramic PHIL WOOD PHIL WOOD Road Premium ABEC-5 $35.00 |
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Bike Bearing Ceramic Premium ABEC-5 PHIL WOOD PHIL Wheelchair $33.00 |
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NEW ISO fixed hub: bolt on cog sealed bearings fits Phil Wood and Velosolo cogs $149.00 |
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Bicycle Hub 10 Bearing PHIL WOOD FreeWheel HUB Bearings $14.95 |
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Bicycle Bearing Ceramic ABEC-7 PHIL WOOD FreeWheel Hub $35.00 |
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Bicycle Ceramic Bearing PHIL WOOD PHIL WOOD Road Hub $59.95 |
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Bicycle Bearing Ceramic PHIL WOOD Track, Road Older Mod $35.00 |
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Bicycle Ceramic Bearing PHIL WOOD Track, Road Older Mod $64.95 |
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Bike Hub Cartridge 10 Bearing PHIL WOOD FreeWheel 6001 $14.95 |
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Dremel 300-1/24 300 Series Variable-Speed Rotary Tool Kit $66.71 This kit includes the following Attachments and Accessories: 300 Series Variable Speed Rotary Tool Circle Cutter Attachment 191 High Speed Cutter 401 Mandrel 402 Mandrel 403 Bristle Brush 407 Coarse 1/2 Sanding Drum 414 Small Felt Wheels (2) 420 Heavy Duty Emery Cut-Off Wheel (2) 421 Polishing Compound 422 Cone Polishing Tip 426 1-1/4 Fiberglass-Reinforced Cut-Off Wheel 428 3/4 Carbon Steel Brush… |
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Phil Wood 3-Ounce Grease Tube $5.10 Phil Wood Waterproof Grease is used to pack all our Phil Spec’d bearings for maximum durability.Item SpecificationsOunces3fl ozORM-DNo… |
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Phil Wood 6000 Sealed Cartridge Bearing $4.69 Phil Wood Upgrade sealed cartridge bearing.Item SpecificationsBearing I.D.10mmBearing O.D.26mmBearing Thickness8mmManufacturer Number6000… |
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Phil Wood Sealed Outboard Bearing Dust Cap (Bushing) $6.49 … |