Originally Posted by skeem

i work at a bike shop, and i can get a discount on a hub for a front wheel (probably ... hub laced 3x to a deep v). i intend to make a 650 for my bike to do tricks on as well as to ride in the local velodrome (ill also free up my QR front wheel in case i need an extra wheel for road racing). im looking at american classic, paul, phil, white industries front track hubs. i can get a front surly pretty cheap, but if i can get a discount id rather get a hub that will last longer than i will. what hub would be the best to build up, and if im missing any brands, please suggest. thanks