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The Shimano hubs are pretty bombproof and despite being heavy, will probably outlast you easily, reckon it's a good choice to go for.
You'll like it, I've ditched my 5800 chains for some SRAM one (perk of working in trade), for the main advantage of being able to use the quick link that allow me to clean the chain completely every once in a while.
(p.s. since the 5800 chain are directional, the SRAM 10 speed quick-link will work fairly well with it as a temporary link to get you home should the chain snapped).
edscoble
So that ride didn't get very far... I soon realised that there was a large ding in the front rim's braking surface which made breaking unbearable. The rear hub was also pretty far from smooth so I've decided to build up a new wheelset for it.
I'm going for reliable & cheap over pretty & light for these:
5800 32h hubs
Sapim Race Spokes 3x
Exal LX17 rims
5800 hubs means I'll be running a 5800 11-32 casette (and also a 5800 chain)- I'm hearing your warnings @edscoble but the cost savings are just too great for me to not give it a go. Just about finished the front...