The hub flange just keeps getting bigger… Tech Features Road MTB BMX Cyclocross Track News Photos Shop
Italian National Championships - CN, Abruzzo, Italy, June 21-26, 2005 Marco Pinotti (Saunier Duval Prodir) before the start of his winning ride
Photo ©: Massimiliano Rosini
Looks similar to the electric assist bikes.
Looks like an attempt to get more cross-section. Might be faster in cross-wind situations (ie, most situations). It could make some sense.
It makes more fashion than sense to me. But what do I know? I’m no John Cobb,
I’d just be interested in what the heck goes on between those two flanges and their interaction with the whole…
Maybe there’s something other than aerodynamics going on here? A larger flange makes for a stiffer hub…
Any significant advantages to an ultra-stiff front wheel???
If the guy won the race on it, there must be something good about it…