VO Grand Cru vs Halo Retro 6D hubs
01-03-20, 04:22 AM
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VO Grand Cru vs Halo Retro 6D hubs
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I will build a new wheel set soon with HPlusSon Archetype rims but I hesitate for the hubs I will choose.
I would like to know if someone have experiences with VO Grand Cru Touring hubs or Halo Retro 6D?
rear wheel is 130mm, 8 speeds, 32 holes
front is 100mm 32 holes
both hubs set are around 200€ (~220$)
I will build a new wheel set soon with HPlusSon Archetype rims but I hesitate for the hubs I will choose.
I would like to know if someone have experiences with VO Grand Cru Touring hubs or Halo Retro 6D?
rear wheel is 130mm, 8 speeds, 32 holes
front is 100mm 32 holes
both hubs set are around 200€ (~220$)
01-03-20, 10:00 AM
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A friend has the VO hubs for a road bike- he got them because they are silver and well made. If he hadnt wanted silver, I doubt he would have purchased them as there are tons of hubs that are of equal quality for less money and less weight. Example- Bitex ra12 rear hub weights 5.5ox less and costs $40 less.
The VO hubs are nicely polished and dead simple to service. That, to me, are the selling points. If you want a quality silver hub- this works. If you want a simple to service hub- this works.
The ability to easily replace a broken spoke on the road is invaluable to many who tour and rando.
The VO hubs are nicely polished and dead simple to service. That, to me, are the selling points. If you want a quality silver hub- this works. If you want a simple to service hub- this works.
The ability to easily replace a broken spoke on the road is invaluable to many who tour and rando.
01-03-20, 10:50 AM
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Round holes or shaped "lightening" holes in the flanges?
Shimano or Campagnolo splines?
Shimano or Campagnolo splines?
01-03-20, 12:17 PM
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I need a Shimano freewheel body
I'm looking for some polished hubs and I saw some other possibilities like Sun XCD (difficult to find a retailer) and Dia Compe (more expensive)
I share Mstatemglfr on how it's easy to fix a broken spoke with the VO.
06-08-21, 12:23 PM
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Always late to the party but will leave this here for future readers looking for opinions.
I have a set of H Plus Son Archetype polished rims with Chris King silver hubs. I loved this wheelset so much I moved them from my restored classic steel Dave Moulton Fuso to my Ti Seven daily rider. I replaced them with the Halo Retro 6D, which was about half the price. Great looking set of wheels that are solid, roll really nice and are relatively light.
I love Velo Orange products but can't recommend the Halo set enough...especially for a retro build.
55/Rad
I have a set of H Plus Son Archetype polished rims with Chris King silver hubs. I loved this wheelset so much I moved them from my restored classic steel Dave Moulton Fuso to my Ti Seven daily rider. I replaced them with the Halo Retro 6D, which was about half the price. Great looking set of wheels that are solid, roll really nice and are relatively light.
I love Velo Orange products but can't recommend the Halo set enough...especially for a retro build.
55/Rad
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06-09-21, 11:41 AM
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Thx for your review even if it's late, like you said it's always useful for people who are looking for info on Halo 6D hubs.
On my side I didn't chose any of two ^_^
too expensive so I've founded some Dura Ace 7700 hubs set almost NOS for a very good price.
I really like this wheelset even if it's not as nice as the Halo hubs
On my side I didn't chose any of two ^_^
too expensive so I've founded some Dura Ace 7700 hubs set almost NOS for a very good price.
I really like this wheelset even if it's not as nice as the Halo hubs
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