Hub choice

step83
step83 Posts: 4,170
edited May 2016 in MTB buying advice
Planning on building a new set of wheels for my full susser current rims are a bit too narrow for 2.4's. So far ive ordered a pair of Mavic EN423's for a smidge of £50 which is pretty good. Next bit is going to be hubs.
Rather than the defacto Hopes was wondering what other hubs would people recommend.
Titanium Px Spitfire
Easty commuter
Tripster AT

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Budget?

    For that type of wheel Hopes are a darn good option.

    Saint are nice but are cup and cone which is a bit 'marmite'.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    Realistically around the 200 mark for them. Your right hopes are pretty hard to beat an saints are a bit hit an miss, just don't want to be blinkered by the shiney hubs as it were.
    Titanium Px Spitfire
    Easty commuter
    Tripster AT
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I'd go with Hope. There's a reason for their popularity.
    Great quality, dead easy to service, reliable, good spares availability and they just work.
    DT Swiss make some great hubs but I think at your budget Hope would be best.
    Also worth considering a set of Hope complete wheels, they're cheaper than the total cost of the component parts. Excellent value.
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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Id go for DT 350s.

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