Yeah, one has to remember that lots of people in the SSFG forum are quite elitist about gear. (Im sure I have been guilty myself.) If they heard from some guys friends nephews uncle that the Novatech hubs failed once for someone, they will spout on the forum that you will spontaneously combust if you touch a novatech/joytech hub. Sure thats an exaggeration, but Its hard to know what to believe. The best thing to do is to take it from someone who has personally used them.

That being said, I think most have heard of novatech/joytechs iffy reputation. Has anyone ACTUALLY used them? I would like to hear from them.

Also, diacompe seems to have a good rep. I would think about those!