# Welcome back and question
**URL:** https://unicyclist.com/t/welcome-back-and-question/265461
**Category:** Unicycles and Equipment
**Created:** [September 26, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/welcome-back-and-question/265461 "2020-09-26T14:45:52Z")
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### Author:  [@DancesOnH2O](https://unicyclist.com/u/DancesOnH2O)
#### Post date: [September 26, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/welcome-back-and-question/265461/1 "2020-09-26T14:45:52Z")
Good morning all. I’ve been spinning the wheel for 47 years and I figure it’s time for me too get into a Schlumpf geared 36er. Does anybody have advice on whether it’s a good idea for a 235 pound rider to use this hub? Also, where would I find resources to figure out which serial number range is the newest?
A big thank you to the administrator for getting this back online. I’ve missed the site.
-David Howard
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### Author:  [@pierrox](https://unicyclist.com/u/pierrox)
#### Post date: [September 27, 2020, 10:59am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/welcome-back-and-question/265461/2 "2020-09-27T10:59:56Z")
47 years? That’s impressive!
I don’t know about weight resistance when it comes to the Schlumpf hub, but it’s sold under Kris Holm brand as a muni hub which can sustain 3ft drop.
First gen had more fragile flanges but it got better with time. Latest gen, or the one before should be plenty strong.
There’s plenty to read on the Schlumpf hubs:
> [@Schlumpf Hub History](https://unicyclist.com/t/schlumpf-hub-history/145846):
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> I found myself curious about the different generations of Schlumpfs. I compiled some notes and I’m sharing in case others have the same interest. 3/2004 [Schlumpf street hub prototype](http://www.unicyclist.com/forum/unicycling-discussion/general-unicycling-discussions/25991-schlumpf-gear-change-unicycle-hub-prototype-revealed) 2 gear ratios: direct drive1:1, overdrive 1:1.5 Shifting: direct shifting via push buttons on both ends of the spindle. No cables, no rods. Housing: corrosion resistant, completely encased and protected against dust and spray water. Hub: for 36-hole rims Axle length: 140mm Crankarms with standard square end Cra…
> [@Schlumpf hubs: general discussion](https://unicyclist.com/t/schlumpf-hubs-general-discussion/108861):
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> Hi everyone, I thought it is a shame that most of the talk of schlumpf hubs occurs in the ‘brand new broken schlumpf’ thread. So with the teething problems of the first generation hubs being rectified (in a very noble manner by florian i must add), and more and more people enjoying this pretty amazing new piece of equipment i thought it would be time to start a new thread for people to talk and share ideas about their Hubs, the unicycles they are in, shifting techniques etc. I’ll start off, I …
[https://unicyclist.com/t/schlumpf-hub-serial-numbers-reference/106130/539](https://unicyclist.com/t/schlumpf-hub-serial-numbers-reference/106130/539)