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minichamp31
06-29-09, 10:35 PM
I've made a few threads on this by now I'm sure, but I still need assistance. I was going to get the complete Proper wheel, and then after some rethinking, I was going to get the Odyssey V3 wheel. Now after hearing some bad things about the Odyssey hubs, I was thinking of something else. I was looking at the Macneil hub, which is now $120 on Dan's. I would lace that to a Haz Light with Primo spokes. But I was also thinking of just going all out with this d*** thing and just getting the Ratchet laced to Haz Light, but money is kind of tight. Wth should I do?

FuzzyRyder
06-29-09, 10:37 PM
The macniel hub is the same as the odyssey. just has different flanges. my ody hub has been holding for 4 years no issues.
minichamp31
06-29-09, 10:58 PM
I heard the engagement wasn't that good on the Ody hub.

Edit: I looked at the specs of the Macneil and Ody hubs, and the Macneil has 4 pawls whereas the Ody only has 3.

Ryan k.
06-29-09, 11:55 PM
just get the primo complete wheel.
minichamp31
06-29-09, 11:57 PM
I hate the Primo. I know looks aren't everything, but that thing is horrible.
fuzzbox
06-30-09, 02:08 AM
I'd save up for the ratch. Just cause you know you want it and in the end a better choice.
minichamp31
06-30-09, 10:10 AM
Yeah that's true too. But I was kind of worried about the engagement because that only has 3 pawls too. But I've heard 3 is actually better because all 3 engage where with 4 pawls, it's only 2 points of engagement. Can someone clear this up?
FuzzyRyder
06-30-09, 01:02 PM
3 pawls are better then 4. With 4 only 3 ever engage anyway.
minichamp31
06-30-09, 01:43 PM
Alright that helps. So should I just get the Ody wheel?
FuzzyRyder
06-30-09, 04:07 PM
That's what i would go with personally.
minichamp31
06-30-09, 06:49 PM
Alright, then that's what I shall choose. I think I'm going to go custom and get the same set-up, but with white spokes. It's only like $7 more. And I'm going to get a 10T driver and a 28T Odyssey Vermont sprocket.
tyler11
06-30-09, 09:09 PM
nice
i want somthing in a 10 tooth
right now im runing a 36/13
eight pack
06-30-09, 09:22 PM
look for the odyssey or the primo depending on personal oppinion
minichamp31
06-30-09, 10:12 PM
nice
i want somthing in a 10 tooth
right now im runing a 36/13

I like the 10T because it's small, but my bearings won't wear out as quickly, my chain should last longer, and my cog and sprocket teeth should last longer too.
Punx
06-30-09, 11:08 PM
get the ratchet. best hub ever made.
minichamp31
06-30-09, 11:41 PM
get the ratchet. best hub ever made.

Yes, quite possibly. But, it's my money, and I don't have that much. I would definitely get it if I had the cash though.

So my decision is made now.
My new back wheel set-up will be:

Odyssey Hazard V3 10T (White)
Shadow 14G Spokes (Black)
Odyssey Hazard Lite Rim (Chrome)

I figured the Shadow spokes are probably better than Primo's, considering they're Swiss grade.