On chubs, I think there were stories a while back of QC issues floating around on the internet.
However, I thought this from here was worth quoting:
But my overall view is they look fun and if you like them, who cares.
the people i have spoke to who use them (rear) recon they can feel the difference in the wheel build and stiffness as the spokes are shorter. very direct
the people i have spoke to who use them (rear) recon they can feel the difference in the wheel build and stiffness as the spokes are shorter. very direct