Originally Posted by Motorad

I only know of one wheel builder at the moment: < http://www.excelsports.com >. Of the hub that look promising (DT, Chris King, Dura Ace 7800), I did not see on this website as to whether these hubs had a Shimano 8, 9, 10 freehub body ... so how do you know if they will work with a Dura Ace 12-27?

I weigh 170 now, should be close to 160 lbs by the end of May (when my new bike is finished), and hope to be around 150 lbs by end of summer. I tend to stay in the saddle 98 percent of the time. No bunny-hopping over pot-holes ... at my age (50), I'll just steer around them. To choose from Keith Bontrager's three choices: I select Light and Durable. So with this in mind ... what is the forum's recommendations for quality rear hubs as far as using Dura Ace 12-27 cassette?