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Looking at either novatec 711/712, or circus monkey disc hubs.

My xts have been somewhat disappointing so would rather sealed bearings.

Which would be better? Or anything else worth considering for around £100 the pair.


 
Posted : 18/05/2015 10:26 pm
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For £200 including tubeless rims, look at the Raleigh Pro-Build Chosen hubs on Alex Volar rims. Available from most bikeshops!


 
Posted : 18/05/2015 10:37 pm
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Superstar? Switch Ultra lite?


 
Posted : 18/05/2015 10:49 pm
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Ta will check out the Raleigh builds.

Superstar are novatec anyhow. 🙂


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 12:00 am
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I've got Superstar Switch ultra light front and ultra rear (only 'cause they don't do an ultralight), and they're brilliant so far!


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 12:15 am
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Yes, the new Raleigh Probuild / Alex Volar / Chosen wheels look excellent - we've just placed our stocking order and have already pre-sold a couple of sets.

Judging by the quality of their other wheels, they'll be well-built and the components look excellent. Cracking value.


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 12:32 am
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Just to follow this up - has anyone had a hands on feel of the Chosen/volar cx wheels? They look like a bargain but I haven't heard of Chosen hubs other than they make hubs for others.
Cheers


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 6:17 pm
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Have a look at DT Swiss on Ebay. There is a Polish shop on there that have been selling them for not a lot of money. We got some wheels from them last week and the service was first class as are the wheels


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 7:28 pm