Any question answered...

It's the "not cost a fortune" that scuppers you. DiaCompe's retro ENE line includes hubs, £65 r and £60 f, which will presumably be similar quality to the Gran Compe track hubs, but as you'll doubtless have dismissed Phil at just over £160 for a pair, £125 for a pair of hubs might be approaching your idea of costing a fortune.

Didn't realise the Phils were only £160.... I was kind of hoping for something around 60-80 for a pair, but looks like it will be the Phils, as I'm planning on doing quite a few 1000 miles on them there's no point in skrimping for the cost of a night out.... While I've got you, what would you reccomend for a 700c rim to take the abuse of a long tour, on vaired surfaces? Have been thinking Mavic or Sun, but open minded really...