You know I owned these hubs and they were as smooth as anything known on this planet at that time. Never had to pull them apart so I never dreamed the cups were some kind of composite. They didn't look like it. I still don't see it but who cares? Anyway, if anyone objects to the the marriage of said parts and their potential spouse, please speak now.... No? I now pronounce you man and cups. You may now grease the...wait, sealed bearings. Saved from bike porn. [MENTION=124730]SJX426[/MENTION] PM me.