So, I've started working off the fixie-with-a-disc-brake project I've been talking about for months now. I was talking hubs with the other mechanics, and I'm split right now between going cartridge or cup-and-cone.

It looks like its between Surly Disc, Formula Disc, overkill Chris King/DT Swiss (just kidding), or a plain and simple cup-and-cone Deore XT.

Cartridge would be better sealed, but may effectively disable me if bearings break down and I don't have replacements on hand (this bike will be my car next year). Cup and cone offers worse sealing, but I have no fear of getting my hands dirty and rebuilding every so often. It's not like I don't do that already at work.

Discuss.