^^^^^^^^^ I see no logic here but merely a reiteration of something which everyone who works with bikes knows.

We merely differ on what is usual practice and I seriously doubt that the preparation of new bikes differ that much in our respective countries. The fact remains that most (if not all) hubs and particularly Shimano hubs, are usually received with the cones too tight and do require adjusting in order to attain smooth running and I seem to remember you disputing this.