F A Italia Hubs

[tha83]

[quote="johnd"]I've seen two of these hubs recently where the steel braking surface had grooves worn into it after less than 500 miles. Obviously not using hardened steel, or any steel for that matter!!

SHITE!!! IMHO.[/quote

You are absolutely correct. I've had 3 bad ones in a row. I'm using the one with deep grooves in it now. We pay close to 100.00 US and then the cost to powdercoat. I'll be using SIL pones from here on out. Unless anyone has a load of NOS serveta ones.

[storkfoot]

I've never head a problem with these hubs, other than the studs. The studs with the hexagon head are better than the round ones which they put on a couple of years ago but still not brilliant. IMO if you replace the studs with good ones, they are OK

Having said this, I bought an Indian Uni onefrom Andy Francis at Brid___£38.50 which was slightly cheaper than the last FA one I bought. Now I haven't fitted it, or used it, but the finish and quality of the Uni hub is miles better.

[Doom Patrol]

The way it is looking at the moment it would seem doubtful that they will make any more SIL hubs.

[corrado]

Is SIL the "new" Italian?

[Doom Patrol]

They make half the Italian stuff anyway.

[Lamaddict]

Is SIL the "new" Italian?

LOL but it's coming true!! I'm sure some dealer will get new ones cast that are stonger like the Serveta type.

All the German BGM stuff is made in Tawain!!

[Doom Patrol]

You can't beat original SIL parts I'm telling you.

[Special X]

He's right!!

[Suede Ed]

Pay a little more and get a Uni hub from MB,believe me, you'll save yourself a load of hassle