I purchased some of the remaining Flo 30 rim stock, and ended up with 2 24-hole rims. Like an idiot, I though that the number of holes didn't really matter, that all hubs come in all different hole counts.
I was wrong. Most hubs don't come in 24 hole. My LBS recommends Hope RS4s, and they're undoubtedly good hubs, but before last week I had never heard of this brand (this also shows my ignorance on the topic). They want approx $500 Canadian for the pair, which seems steep for a pair of rims I picked up for $40 each.
So, I have questions:
1. Is that the price I'm looking at for decent hubs for wheels for a an 2x11 Ultegra 6800 bike that will be gently used by my wife for touring 'round the countryside?
2. If it is, are those Hopes any good? He also mentioned DT-Swiss 350s (similar price), but those are out of stock in 24-hole and only come in the end of April
3. Any suggestions for something more budget-friendly? Chain Reaction had a pair of Miches for $150, but when I looked again they were gone in 24-hole. (And I prefer not to order online from the US or the UK because I haven't been friends with Revenue Canada recently)
Halp?
Citizen of the world, former drunkard. Resident Traumatic Brain Injury advocate.
I was wrong. Most hubs don't come in 24 hole. My LBS recommends Hope RS4s, and they're undoubtedly good hubs, but before last week I had never heard of this brand (this also shows my ignorance on the topic). They want approx $500 Canadian for the pair, which seems steep for a pair of rims I picked up for $40 each.
So, I have questions:
1. Is that the price I'm looking at for decent hubs for wheels for a an 2x11 Ultegra 6800 bike that will be gently used by my wife for touring 'round the countryside?
2. If it is, are those Hopes any good? He also mentioned DT-Swiss 350s (similar price), but those are out of stock in 24-hole and only come in the end of April
3. Any suggestions for something more budget-friendly? Chain Reaction had a pair of Miches for $150, but when I looked again they were gone in 24-hole. (And I prefer not to order online from the US or the UK because I haven't been friends with Revenue Canada recently)
Halp?
Citizen of the world, former drunkard. Resident Traumatic Brain Injury advocate.