Originally Posted by cryogenic
Since you have the LaserDisc hubs, how's the engagement on them? I have some cheapie Joytech hubs right now and can't stand the "slack" in the engagement. I understand that the LD's aren't going to be anywhere near the engagement of a Hadley or King, but is it noticeably better than your average shimano hub? Also, are they clicky when costing or not? Mine make noise, my friend's Shimanos don't.
The engagement is definitely quicker than Shimano (only other hubs I've had were XT and Deore). No experience w/ Hadley or King, but I think your understanding is correct. They are pretty quiet, no louder than Shimanos and certainly not like Kings. Thought about spending more, but for the price they were hard to beat. Mike's (oddsandendos) reputation and thus confidence in them was the deciding factor. I understand Larry (mtnhighcyclery) has been building alot of wheels w/them also.
Dave