Can anyone spot any bargains out there or give me an idea? For a DIY wheelbuild to replace my worn out Deores (serviced/cleaned many many times!) on my commuter.

Disc compatible, 28 or 32 holes would be fine. Even old Hope sports seem to go for a fair bit on eBay, and while I can find tonnes of cheap hubs on clearance sections of shops, there always blimmin Shimanos!

No fancy axle options needed, C-lock or 6 bolt, 135mm rear.

Can’t go far wrong with Novatec hubs there are loads on ebay for example these (which are the same brand superstar use)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Novatec-4-SB-MTB-Alloy-Hub-set-32H-Front-Rear-white-for-8-9-speed-/190655591941?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2c63f57605#ht_1935wt_1123

Yeh, I’ve been looking at those Novatec plus A2Z hubs on ebay, bit of a bargain for ~ £120 pair and pretty light too.

Front ringle on CRc £15, bargin

Rear DMR for around £55. or hunt a 2nd hand hope

Superstars?

Deore?

Goes on and on and on.

There are Novatechs for £60 F&R on ebay IIRC.

There are a number of Novatecs on eBay. I’ve had two sets, the latest ones are running on my Tripster and have done some good miles. The more expensive ones are light – lighter than Hope, I think (as a benchmark) and come in at sub £90 posted – with skewers. Have a look at these – from the shop I’ve bought from in the past too.

I’ve got a black Stan’s ZTR front hub,had it on my front wheel for about 3 months,then bought a 20mm Maxle Rev,and had to change to a ZTR heavy duty ,yours for £20 delivered,can send pics.
Ian

my circus monkey hubs from eBay are holding up well and are fairly light.

Superstar evo rear is £60 & front is £38 odd mine have been fine for 18 months now