Harry Rowland builds my wheels. He has a long list of stuff he won’t build with, so check first. He does, however highly rate novatech hubs, as do i. And Mavic rims.

most cheap online wheel builders use Shimano hubs and I was after something cartridge. Novatech disc andopen pro or open sport would be ideal.

Nothing wrong with cup and cone. Got some open pros on 105 hubs and they make a nice winter training wheel. Easy enough to service.