Originally Posted by
avhed
Wow, only one reply to this?
Perhaps @
Kimmo gave a good answer
Shimano still sells most of their J-Bend hubs as individual hubs. I don't believe their straight-pull hubs are typically sold bare. But, there are options to build your own wheels.
Shimano's new cone lock is kind of cool, although the adjustment takes some getting used to, and they have good Labyrinth seals.