Originally Posted by
veganbikes
Keep in mind budget is not just right then and there but also cost over time. A Phil Wood hub is likely to outlast many wheelsets and can be quite easily serviced. Rohloff hubs also last a really long time with low service intervals. Yes they do cost more initially but having something that could last longer than you and will retain value over time can be considered budget.
...As spoken from someone who can easily throw down $400 on hubs and it’s not a big deal? By your logic, given that for the most part in the bicycle world the most expensive parts are generally better, the most budget friendly bike one could buy would be the $10,000 one. It’ll last the rest of their lifetime(and likely their kids when they pass it on) and they’ll never have to buy another bike part. It will also retain much better resale value than the cheaper bike.
You know what someone means when they ask for advice on a good budget item.