Originally Posted by PedallingATX

logic tells me that if you can't coast, smooth hubs shouldn't make that much of a difference...but maybe I am wrong about this. If I wanted to upgrade my existing formula hubs, though, you're syaing I could just put some Phil bearings in there? that could be a cheap/good temporary upgrade...'

Also, will I even feel a difference b/w alex rims and open pros or would this entire purchase just be wasted $???