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Cyco
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by Cyco

You can order the straight pull hubs from the wheelset as a spare part. You are, however, limited to the spoke count on the wheels
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Cyco wrote:You can order the straight pull hubs from the wheelset as a spare part.

Sounds like it might be more economical to try and source closeouts on 26" MTB disc wheelsets with the desired hubs.
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I've been impressed with bikehubstore hubs. The quality is really good for the money.

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I'd have to throw in a second vote for the White Industries hubs. They are reasonably priced and respectably durable. Additionally, when time for service finally comes, they will be much more simplistic than other options.

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by derekshred

I was unimpressed with my Reflex set (and Open Pro for that matter) They did not build all that easily, were pretty flexy, not particularly light, and after a season and a half were getting stress cracks at the eyelets.

I have since gone to the Velocity Major Toms and have been incredibly happy. Light weight, affordable, lots of spoke drilling options, and are just overall a great value. The wide rim is great for CX and even riding 24h f/r they have been absolutely bombproof.

They get my vote for sure.

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derekshred wrote:ots of spoke drilling options, and are just overall a great value. The wide rim is great for CX and even riding 24h f/r they have been absolutely bombproof.

They get my vote for sure.


I second this post. It seems to be pretty rigid for its weight as well.

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