Originally Posted by HillRider

That their response to Shimano's patent on the integral freehub body with it's outboard bearings which, admittedly, is a superior design. However, Campy's oversize axle and good choice of materials, makes their hubs very reliable despite this design "weakness".

Also, Campy's bearing adjustment method, which uses a cone that can be adjusted while the wheel is clamped in the frame, and then clamped in place with a set screw is truly a better method.