I have very few freehub wheels. My bikes mostly run freewheels. BUT I have several NOS hubsets, and I would like some subjective opinions on which are better hubs:

Set aside the issue of cassettes. I have cogs for each.

Yes, one is early Dura-Ace specific Uniglide. It is the EX series 72xx. NOS. Photos attached. I have a back-up set of new axle and cones, to boot.




The other hubsets are 105SC. I have a 32h set and a 36h set. Both sets NOS and 126mm. These are both Uniglide and Hyperglide compatible. Photos attached.




Again, set aside the question of “ease of finding cogs.” I know the difference, and I have sets in hand. The Question is about which hubset is better?

Which is a better hub in terms of construction, race tolerances, and robust performance (engine quality notwithstanding)?

My ambition is to build one of these into a set of riding wheels. I would appreciate comments, suggestions and opinions. Subjective here is good.

Thanks!