Originally Posted by
Ride_Fast
Less than a year old and fully serviced. Like I said, it's always the same story with cup n cone. They never feel perfect when they start wearing out. I didn't want this to turn into a cup n cone vs. cartridge debate. I should have kept that comment to myself, but in my experience I much rather deal with cartridges. You don't need to worry about the cones being too loose or too tight.
Ok I get what you are saying and appreciate that you had bad experience with a used low-end wheel-set you bought online so are entitled to get what you want, but for general awareness and posterity none of what you say about C&C hubs is actually true as a matter of empirical fact. Well made cartridge bearing wheels are fine, I have them and like them, but they exist not because they are better, or more durable, or smoother rolling, or easier to maintain. They exist because they are cheaper and easier for hub makers to make. And you absolutely have to worry about your hubs being too tight. A poorly adjusted cartridge hub will chew through the cartridge in no time.