If you are going to buy "cheap" hubs then you had better buy replacement parts up front:
- Cones
- Freehub
Cause you ain't gonna find new ones later. Especially where the freehub is concerned. I for example stock replacement freehubs for my generic Shimano compatible cassette hubs.
...else why not just buy the real thing - knowing that for the next 3-5 years chances are pretty good that your local Shimano dealer will be able to order the cones and freehub you need should the need arise.
=8-)
There's something to be said as to the power of VOLUME + WORLDWIDE DEALERSHIP and DISTRIBUTION.
=8-)
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5000+ wheels built since 1984...
Disclaimer:
1. I do not claim to be an expert in bicycle mechanics despite my experience.
2. I like anyone will comment in other areas.
3. I do not own the preexisting concepts of DISH and ERD.
4. I will provide information as I always have to others that I believe will help them protect themselves from unscrupulous mechanics.
5. My all time favorite book is:
Kahane, Howard. Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric: The Use of Reason in Everyday Life