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hil Wood got started in 1971, when modular sealed bearings were new on the market. A lifetime guarantee has kept even those first-generation products on the road, and the company's commitment to longevity means that Phil-specced high-end bearings will likely be available till the end of this century. Phil stuff is always spare and functionally elegant, with nothing to go out of fashion. Plus they build everything. If you need a track hub in 126mm spacing or a sealed BB with Italian threads, Phil is always your first call.
HIGH FLANGE | LOW FLANGE | KISS-OFF ||
SPROCKETS || BB || CHROME DOMES
The Phil high-flange rear is a true classic: clean, simple and timeless, but also smooth-running and tough as old boots. It's designated as a track hub, but we know many people who ride HFs on the road, and one or two take them offroad. We don't have an opinion, of course, but loads of people swear that high flanges are the only choice if you want to build a stiff, responsive wheel. The stock bolt-on HF 120mm/32h doublefixed is our biggest Phil seller, but we have sourced several other configurations. For info on other drillings, spacings and so on, email. The stock hub comes with two Phil lockrings and mounting bolts. Restocking shortly. |
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We sell a lot of Phil high-flange fronts, too. We only stock 32h (36h is a custom order) but we try to keep both bolt-on and QR versions in stock. Bolts with the former but no skewer with the latter, sorry... |
We don't sell too many Phil low-flange rears. (Fashion is a bitch--there was a time when distance riders would sniff at high flanges.) If you feel like bucking the trend, here's a gorgeous 36h bolt-on doublefixed for ya. Free bolts and lockrings, natch. Restocking shortly. |
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Phil low-flange fronts don't exactly jump off the shelves either, although we know a couple of offroaders on fully-rigid bikes who like 'em to take the edge off the bumps. Ours are 36h and we're switching to QR, so the photo at left is a little out of date. No free skewer, I'm afraid. Restocking shortly. |
When Phil launched the Kiss-Off, it was the world's only 135mm-spaced one-speed hub. Things have changed a lot in the intervening years, but for many people the original flip-flop Kiss-Off remains the best singlespeed hub ever made. Recently, the silver tongue of Matt Chester and the increasingly high profile of 63xc.com persuaded Phil to produce a limited edition double-fixed Kiss-Off. (You can see both hubs in the zoomed image.) The new Kiss-Off with two Phil lockrings costs the same as the old flip-flop with one, which seems like a bargain. There's a bunch of options including disc mounts and different drillings (contact us for details) but the bolt fittings are a given for both hubs--no hardship when you see the amazing quality of the freebie washers and bolts. |
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We carry the Kiss-Off front as well. Presently we're only stocking 32h, but we can get the 36h version if you need it. The Kiss-Off has an interesting mid-height flange, and a couple have been bought by roadies looking to soften up their front end. |
Phil sprockets are a new departure. They have a distinctive mirror polish with a laser-etched logo, and the stainless steel of their manufacture is subjected to three distinct heat treatments (it says here). Supplies are still a bit tight, but we've recently been able to expand our stock with many new sizes. |
The Phil stainless steel BB has the usual indestructible bearings, polished alu casing, incised sig, yadda yadda. All very nice -- but we stock it for the chainline hack feature. Judicious setup allows you to move the 'line 2mm either way. Since very few 120mm hubs conform to the 42 point something 'standard', this is the most efficient way to get a bike dialled in, especially if you change wheels often. In theory the 105mm compact and 108mm JIS versions should be just the ticket for oriental hubs while the 111 and 113mm JIS cover the US products, but in practice speccing is a minefield, and you should talk to us and to whoever will be doing the install before shelling out. We'll gladly order in other lengths and tapers (including the ISO versions, Campy users). |
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Fitting a Phil BB? You'll need a pair of mounting cups from our stock. We sell mostly English thread, but usually have Italian, French and Raleigh in too. Swiss are available only on custom order. |
...and you'll also need the Phil install tool. These are the 'consumer' version, best used in pairs: we can get the shop version on special order. |
Bling! The name Chrome Dome is something of a misnomer -- these are cones, not domes. But a set of heavy-duty mounting washers makes an excellent add-on for your fix, providing a large contact area to spread the load and help keep your axle where it's supposed to be, even on alu dropouts. Unfortunately, the photo is slightly misleading -- recent shipments have been coming through without the Phil sig, which is apparently how things will be from now on. |
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