Originally Posted by
JAMES_AMTRAK
Since i'm relativly new to cycling/racing. Is it possible to order a set of wheels and then take them somewhere and have the hubs changed out to maybe something like shimano or others. I read in other forums where the hubs are not good on these wheelsets. also I read where sean doesnt carry bearing to replace if the bearing go out. Is it gonna be possible to find bearing that fit at a LBS.
The hubs aren't high end and I've had my issues with them, but they aren't bad. The bearings are bog standard industrial cartridge bearings. If your LBS doesn't carry them, they're available at boca bearings on the 'net. You might also have a local industrial bearing supplier who would carry them.
All that said, if you have a good local wheelbuilder, he could replace the hubs (and probably the spokes since new lengths would be needed). It'll cost you though. Figure the price of the new hubs plus $1 per spoke and at least $40 for labor.