Originally Posted by MudPie

I have both cartridge and loose bearing hubs. Cartridge bearings are virturally no maintenance and over the past 3-1/2 years on a mountain wheelset, I have zero issues with them. However, I love to wrench on my bikes and do miss the opportunity to sevice and adjust loose ball bearings. For some reason, knowing I packed the hubs and adjusted them just right, completes my entire riding experience. Yes, I am partial to the loose ball bearings.