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@Chad - Thanks, no problems so far with the cheapie hubs?
@jmf - I went to collect the frame, nice little shop
@V&N - My current bike has 27x1 1/4 tyres so I felt like trying something different. The frame and wheels can take up to 700x28 so if I find the ride too harsh I can always change over
@3v - I haven't ridden them yet but they're really nicely trued and they look good in the flesh. No play in the bearings and the hubs look well made. Weight is ~2.2kg
I decided to service the freewheel as it seems Shimano decided to use treacle rather than grease, the back wheel wouldn't even spin without turning the cranks. Around midnight after the work drinks night out -
Much smoother now and nice to see how well it's made from the inside.