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Question for NovaTec Hub users

  • 06-05-2012 11:57am
    #1
    jimmyjacob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭


    Attempting my first wheel build and was hoping to get my hands on some NovaTec superlights, which seem to have a reliable reputation. Need a 20/24-front/rear with shimano free hub.

    Looking online I can't tell which ones are the Superlights used by Wheelsmith etc. as they're just identified by product code/serial number.

    Any of you guys with Wheelsmith builds or Novatec hubs - what number is printed on them?

    Of course, recommendations for other hubs would be very welcome.


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  • #2
    TheBlaaMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,469 ✭✭✭TheBlaaMan


    Not sure if this is any use to you, but eBay seller of carbon wheels "Carbonspeedcycle" uses Novatec hubs...........perhaps you can get some info here? http://stores.ebay.co.uk/carbonspeedcycle?_trksid=p4340.l2563


  • #3
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    I have these novatecs from a build from wheelsmith and they are ok for the price.

    If I were you I would get this and this from bikehubstore. They are more or less the same hub, but some say that they have bit better bearings. I am waiting mine any day now for a new wheel build.


  • #4
    jimmyjacob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭jimmyjacob


    Thanks for the replies guys.

    AstraMonti - those bikehubstore ultralights seem like a good option. I'll do a bit more research but on first browse the feedback on them seems quite good. Would be interested to know how you get on with your build on them.

    Now... spokes:

    On starbike - Are DT Swiss aero lites really worth €44 extra (for 44 spokes) than silver Sapim CX Rays? Any difference in perfomance or strength?

    And... is it worth spending €18 more for black Sapim CX Rays rather than silver for extra stealthiness?


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