They make some really solid hubs that are nice, lightweight and don't look to bad. Their frames are nice as well. Yes you can buy anything at any price generally but sometimes you are paying for quality and support behind them. QBP isn't perfect and certainly the support is sometimes a little slow but it is there and it is always been good. I have never had a warranty problem they couldn't handle if it would have fallen to them.

There have been a few ACs I have looked at and one I would have owned had it not been for some issues ordering and then it going out of stock and me going in a different direction. I have known some people who have them and they all like 'em. Don't know why someone would say they are particularly expensive. I would have loved the old Nature Boy 853 and a Mr. Pink that was pink. The new NatureCross SS is cool but I just don't want PF and Eccentric BB and the Super Profesh ticked a good deal of boxes but I really don't need it and I would rather have something in higher end steel or titanium with that same set up.