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Old 03-10-20, 07:19 PM
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Gran Cru fixed hubs

Trying to find out information or reviews of Velo Orange Gran Cru fixed hubs. Not much info out there.
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What sort of info are you looking for? What do you need to find out?

Here is their website with plenty of info:
https://velo-orange.com/collections/...fixed-hub-rear

From what I know of VO they make some decent stuff and I would have no reservations about using their hubs and have considered it several times. The claimed weight on those hubs isn't terrible mine are about 6 or so grams less (in claimed weight) and a polished finish ain't bad.
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Thanks.

Looking for non manufacturer reviews. People who use them regularly. Durability and quality. Are the rebranded Formula type hubs or higher quality.

Basically how well they work and where they lie in the realm of build quality.

Thanks again for your response.
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I have a set of the touring hubs, and I know a few other people who have them too. Quality and durability has been excellent.
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Originally Posted by ups
Thanks.

Looking for non manufacturer reviews. People who use them regularly. Durability and quality. Are the rebranded Formula type hubs or higher quality.

Basically how well they work and where they lie in the realm of build quality.

Thanks again for your response.
I don't believe they are re-branded Formula hubs. For one thing they have round holes and Formulas are not. The other thing the V.O. have going for them is that the axles are chrome plated and are hollow. I have yet to read a negative review on the quality of V.O. hubs. Most of the reviews for their various hubs are positive and some especially so.


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