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I've been using a rear primato on the street for three years, and it was used when I bought it. I've been very pleased. There's a fair bit of stuff on the forum about them.
Things to be aware of: the threading is Italian, so it's designed for a Miche or Campag sprocket. In practice, I've been running it with a DA with no problems. The difference in sprocket pitch is very small, and only becomes a problem if you switch between Italian and ISO sprockets - you're unlikely to do that. You will need to use the Miche lockring though. I've heard some people say the axle is also weirdly threaded, but mine is metric 10x1.
All in, a solid, cheap and simple hub. I think it fits where it sits in the pricerange: better finish than on-one/Formula etc. but no Phil/Goldtech. The CycleBasket £46 is, IMO, the best hub deal going. I'll probably get some for my new wheelbuild this month.