Originally Posted by
mtnbke
Campagnolo hubs should mostly be considered disposable if they are cup/cone. The problem is while you can replace the loose ball bearings and the cone (outer race) the inner race becomes pitted and galled. This race damage translates to trashing new balls then through the ball wear to the cone right back to where you started
Really? Campy is disposable? Hogwash! Now, the races COULD be damaged, but you are assuming much based on no evidence. Cup and cone hubs are far more robust than some of the other junk out there today. The last set of Campy wheels I owned (a couple of bikes ago) had well over 25,000 miles on them and spun beautifully with a minimum of maintenance. The inner race CAN become pitted and galled, but it doesn't just happen, unless the hubs are never maintained.
If the hubs are in good shape, then rebuild with some decent hoops and spokes. If not, then you need to decide if you want to have something built, or find a machine built set that will just need some TLC from a local wheelsmith.
The wheels on my Lynskey are Shimano hubs (cup and cone)- Dura Ace rear and 105 front. They are laced to Mavic rims- CXP33 rear and Open Pro front. My Synapse also has Mavic wheels- Ksyrium Elites. Both nice bikes (purchased used), both with good components, but I do miss the Campy shifting. It is easier to setup and just stays in tune better.