MACK vs Goldtec Hubs

--- if i want a really strong build that will last a long time ---

then a good wheel builder should be your choice ;)

then what do you suggest then JOL? 32H? cause thats what im going with :)

If I suggest something, will you go for it?

there's almost little different between a 32h and a 36h frankly

Rim selection and build quality will both overshadow the difference between 32 and 36

@jol - no i will consider it first.

Good idea.

ffs stop taking the piss, i only immediatly decided on not using gran compes as if they have a hub shell that bend, thats a very undesirable flaw! and at the top because i was being naive . :/

Do you instantly base every decision in your life after hearing an opinion from a stranger?

As I understand it the Gran Compes deformed due to
an unusual lace pattern. I have been running mine laced to V's for a year or so for polo and they run like new.
To be really honest unless you spend a lot, most of the hubs mentioned for a similar price will be roughly the same.
It's just about looks.

its not an opinion, its what happened
go to tour de ville and ask keith, he'll show it to ya

gran compe's are decent hubs, but you can always upgrade
however most people won't recognise the difference under normal use

I use to run System EX hubs in the past with cheap rims for years, the key is to use a good wheel builder, I've seen crappy wheel stay true and reliable for years when it's build by a good wheel builder.

its not an opinion, its what happened
go to tour de ville and ask keith, he'll show it to ya

Sorry misunderstanding, I was joshing with OP and how he changed his mind after every post.

my bad

It would be good if peoples post counts were displayed under their avatar. That way you could easily work out whos opinion to value the most.
Edit: Jokefail

not sure about that one...

Would you trust hippy?

Would you trust hippy?

I'm going to defer to Sid Vicious on that one.

Goldtec.

Royce.

Thread now closed.

'cept i dont have £250 ;)

Goldtec! I break a lot of stuff and my goldtecs have taken endless abuse so far without even a sniff of wear/damage, for instance I jumped the same set of stairs 20 plus times yesterday in a row trying to get the perfect shot, and these hubs don't even flinch! I would recommend using a profile lockring as well, beefy as fuck!
Oh yeah and if you like bunnyhopping, forget 32/36 and jump straight to 48H wheels ;)

hehe, i trust you james as i've heard about the amount of equipment you break! i think il just stick with 32H as i doubt i will be jumping sets of stairs on the frame i got at the moment ;)

it will be 32H goldtecs laced with ACI alpina double butted spokes to mavic open pros :)

it will be 32H goldtecs laced with ACI alpina double butted spokes to mavic open pros :)

Are you sure about the ACI spokes?

well i have heard no complaints about them so far and quite a few positives, its either them or DT swiss double butted