What I remember of Real was that it's a brand that used to be a peer to the Ringle, Machine Tech and Paul's. This is at least when they where all boutique companies making some nice looking anodized stuff. Now, you don't know where or who is making the stuff now. An example is AC and Control Tech. Back in the day, nice made by a small group of people with a CNC machine. Now, the name may be the same, but it may be made and designed who knows where. Best bang for the buck, is still going to be Shimano. If you want nicer bling factor, etc. go Chris King or DT Swiss. The bearings on the old Hugi hubs where very smooth, so the new stuff should easily be that good.