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Old 12-06-16, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Wileyone
I don't consider cartridge bearings going over to the "Dark Side". Some of the Suntour Sprint and Superbe reviled or bettered anything by Campy or Shimano.
AH, but it is when the intent is Dark Side Humor.

I have a pair of Mavic 501 hubs with cartridge bearings and they have been quite wonderful and maintenance-free for a long time.
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