Goldtec track hubs!

Oh right! I'll check that and see if I can push them further in.
Thanks for the tip.

Also, check the axle and make sure it's clean of any small bits of rust, and apply a thin layer of lithium grease to make sure everything can move enough to seat properly. The fit of the bearing cages can be a bit tight, so getting that second one to seat correctly can be a pain.

Thanks ever so much Aroogah, I'll be sure to give them a going over and check all that.
So when they are all done up nice and tight there should be no difference in friction compared to when loosely sitting in the ends?

Ended up changing the axle as well.
The lip where upon where the bearings centres are being pushed appears to be mushroomed when compared to the new axle.
Not sure whether this resulted in too much lateral force applied to the bearing units thus causing the lumpy friction issue, blah blah blah....
They dont seem that much smoother now with new axles and well seated bearings, maybe they'll bed in a bit.

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Ted says:

These hubs are available from myself or manufacturer BETD Goldtec. Same as their regular track hubs but to my spec. Beefed up front axle and bearings to the same as rear. Stainless cup washers and different profile . Each hub has TJD skull and Goldtec laser etched on opposing sides. Double fixed but no problem to run a freewheel. Great for courier, polo or like me you just want something tough. Made in the UK

around £200 I think, and being made in blue&black, 32, 36, 48 drillings

Chunky! Shame about the logo

The logo is rad!