How to tell the difference between WI H2 and H3 rear hub?

[akelman]

The title says it all. I'm trying to figure out, by sight, whether a wheel I just acquired has an H3 or an H2 rear hub. If there's a way to figure this out -- again, by sight -- please let me know.

[weaponsgrade]

I'm pretty sure it's stamped on the hub. At least mine are

[akelman]

I'm pretty sure it's stamped on the hub. At least mine are

Just on the shell? In plain view? Or do I need to pull the cassette or something? Regardless, thanks!

[dekindy]

Plain view. Mine are black so need plenty of light and look closely.

[ergott]

Here's a link to a photo that has the H3 stamp. If you look at the top of the W you'll see it.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tmCXlTvwjkY/TP7IuOkNwVI/AAAAAAAABIs/kh69HvZwGS0/s1600/project%2Bbike%2B091.jpg

[akelman]

Here's a link to a photo that has the H3 stamp. If you look at the top of the W you'll see it.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tmCXlTvwjkY/TP7IuOkNwVI/AAAAAAAABIs/kh69HvZwGS0/s1600/project%2Bbike%2B091.jpg

You rule, Eric. Thanks.

[firerescuefin]

Ari...so basically you need to be literate and reasonable eyesight :help:

[thwart]

Ari...so basically you need to be literate and reasonable eyesight :help:

Cut him a break. After all, he's in new bike fog.

[akelman]

Ari...so basically you need to be literate and reasonable eyesight :help:

Literate? I've been trying and failing to sound that out for half an hour. Maybe it's because my eyesight is so bad.