78 Cr390 Rear Wheels

I think I have identified at least three rear wheels for 70s Huskys. The first is the narrow conical hub, the second is the one with a longer cone and a tilted spoke flange on the drive side. The last, is a later model hub with a large spoke flange on the non-drive side. I think this came on early 80s bikes. I suppose its an effort to have more equal spoke tension on both sides.

Is there any advantage to the big flange hub over the prior conical version? I see people putting them on earlier bikes and wonder if there is any reason for choosing one over the other? Does the big flange hub use the same spacers as the prior model? What about the brake plate?

I'm getting ready to build wheels and for the price of a used hub I'd like to choose the best, if there is such a thing.

Thanks in advance.

I personally like to use the hub and rim that is correct for the year and model of the Husky to keep it original. I have ridden Huskys for many years with all three styles of hubs you are speaking of and have not found one being weaker than the others. Although the later ones with the equal length spokes flanges are easier to lace up. The spacers interchange will depend on what years you are speaking of same with the brake plate. On the brake plate you need to use the brake that was designed to use with the hub. IE: WR/XC/AE or CR. Or 79 and earlier hubs. Also starting mid year 1984 brakes and hubs got changed up again.

If you are wanting to install a later equal length flange hub (81-84) on your 78 390CR then you will need the 81-84 CR style hub. Your 78 brake plate will work with it.

Marty

Thank you.