Originally Posted by
Kimmo
You know how many times I've needed to replace cup and cone bearings in any of my stuff over nearly forty years?
None...
You must be very diligent about maintenance. I also prefer cup and cone hubs and consider myself to be pretty conscientious but have managed to pit a few cones in my lifetime. They definitely require more attention than just setting the preload. I can understand why most people prefer cartridge bearings.