Not a direct response to your question, but I thought I would poach on your Hed Hub topic. I cracked my rim on an almost brand new Hed Alps rear (shudder!) about two years ago. I saved the hub thinking I would rebuild it, but ended up getting a different rear wheel instead. I figured the hub was worth something, and planned to rebuild and sell, but never got around to it and it sits in my garage. Let me know if you need a replacement, or if anyone else needs a hub, PM me.