Originally Posted by
linberl
Okay, I get that but then I have to wonder why people spend more money on certain hubs. I am going to try my hand at building wheels and, if this is true, does it matter if I buy a cheaper hub or a more expensive one? What's the benefit of more expensive hubs then?
Depends on the end user requirements/preferences. Some look for weight savings or faster pawl engagements (3+ pawls). Others want bragging rights or like noise.
Sometimes you don't have a choice if you want a hub that isn't 32h or 36h. Then you may be limited to either generic hubs or high end (expensive) hubs.