Originally Posted by
TiHabanero
Been looking for a standard small flange 36 or 40 hole REAR hub with cartridge bearings that does not cost over 200 bucks. Must be silver, polished preferred. Any ideas where to find one? Cassette 10-11s or threaded for freewheel, makes no difference.
Assuming 135mm OLD and rim brakes, Hope (UK) makes one, but polished silver version is hard to find in USA. So, Germany (select country/language for accurate pricing) :
https://www.bike24.de/1.php?content=...c%5B18407%5D=0
If you drop the cartridge bearing requirement, you can still get XT and LX level hubs in silver pretty cheap:
https://www.bike24.de/1.php?content=...c%5B18407%5D=0
https://www.bike24.de/1.php?content=...c%5B18407%5D=0
You'll likely find more German/UK/etc sellers with similar prices/availability. If you raise budget, then Chris King, Industry Nine, Phil Wood and White Industries have desired hub. Personally I'd go with XT hubs, they're a great value, and wheels are ultimately just another disposable bicycle part. You can buy a lifetime supply of XT hubs for the cost of a single boutique maker hub. If you need a disc brake capable hub, or a non 135 QR hub, then your choices are even further limited.