Originally Posted by
Psimet2001
...so that you can get a quality handbuilt that will be lighter and more durable...that's why.
Unfortunately I agree that this is why the big guys are not as enthusiastic as they used to be about their hubs - they have decided they are wheel builders. Unfortunately I feel that the low end offerings from both sides have made too many sacrifices on design and materials to represent a better value than a set of handbuilts.
Most of the market will never care. They get the low end on their bike as OE and then upgrade to some high end factory wheels when the entry level ones break/fail/ or get boring.
Their high end offerings are great.
It just leaves us wheelbuilders looking for alternatives.
DA hubs have horrendous pricing. Campy makes more sense $-wise at this point.
My only problem with the Record hubs is that they are 32 hole. I'm used to 36 3x and at 190-195lbs Im concerned that there will be increased maintenance for me. fyi I would use Mavic CXP33s in the build up. I really like those rims.
Last edited by RichinPeoria; 09-30-09 at 08:32 AM.