Originally Posted by
IAmCosmo
It's hard to find hubs that are both strong and cheap.
If it were me, I'd use some Chris King hubs. However, while they will satisfy your "strong" requirement, they certainly won't satisfy your "cheap" requirement.
But, if you are building some wheels, I'm assuming you are planning on them lasting a long time, so it would probably be worth the investment.
I've also heard good things about Industry 9 hubs, but I don't have any personal experience with them.
Thanks for the reply.
They don't necessarily need to be cheap...under $100 would be preferable. I know Chris King makes great components, I just can't justify $350 on a single hub for a bike I paid only $300 for. I may change my mind eventually, but for now, I need to focus on the lower-end.
I'm not looking for super lightweight. A heavier hub is fine with me. I don't need super smooth, either. I just want something durable for the time being.