DCR Hubs and wheels?

[oldgreyandslow]

I'm considering some wheels from DCR and have been quoted a build with his own DCR hubs and Kinlin rims, its within budget and at 1500g bxangon the weight I was hoping for.

However searching on here most of the wheels built by DCR seem to have used the H Plus son Archetypes and quite often Novatec hubs.

Has anyone any views on DRC hubs and also on KInlin rims?

Thanks

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Kinlin rims are the cheaper option to the Archetype. A little lighter but don't look as nice (the quality of the finishing is not of the same standard ) . Reviews amongst builders is that they don't last as well as the Archetype. A good rim when the budget is tight.
I expect the hubs to be made in Taiwan. No idea of the quality yet.
Novatec are good quality for the money.
It sounds like you are going for a low budget option so don't expect too much.

 

[oldgreyandslow]

Thanks for the reply, budget is around £300 to £350, i didn't really like the look of Archetype in black, I am beginning to think they may not be too bad, so maybe a change of mind is on the cards. I assume the anodising wears off on the braking surface eventiually which in my opinion would make them look better.

 

[lpretro1]

You may find it difficult to get spares fro Novatec hubs in the uk

 

[jowwy]

I have a set built by dcr - architypes on novatec hubs.......dream to ride

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I have a set of wheels built by DCR they are NovaTec Hubs & DT Swiss RR465 rims, had them 2 years no problems at all.

 

[ianrauk]

You may find it difficult to get spares fro Novatec hubs in the uk

Nope.
Standard press fit bearings & freehub body both easily sourced.