Novatec Classic Hubs

[jowwy]

Has anybody used these - what are they like - do they spin well etc

i have been offered these on handbuilt velocity a23's and would like a real time review of them before saying yes/no

any other hubs you suggest??

 

[ianrauk]

Well I guess my build gave you the idea.

I have done just under 200 miles on a couple of rides (one in rain) on the hubs and they seem to be very good at that spinning lark. They have easy maintainable cartridge bearings so have no worries.

Ask me again in a year for my opinion

Who is the wheel builder?

 

[VamP]

I have Novatec hubs on a pair of CX tubular wheelsets. They get raced in really shitty conditions. So far they have been bombproof.

 

[jowwy]

Well I guess my build gave you the idea.

I have done just under 200 miles on a couple of rides (one in rain) on the hubs and they seem to be very good at that spinning lark. They have easy maintainable cartridge bearings so have no worries.

Ask me again in a year for my opinion

Who is the wheel builder?

DCR Wheels Ian - your wheels did give me the idea

but not sure whether to go the velocity a23's or the h and sons archetype

 

[ianrauk]

DCR Wheels Ian - your wheels did give me the idea

but not sure whether to go the velocity a23's or the h and sons archetype

Nice one, you wont be disappointed with his service.
Oh yes, the NC Hubs do look very nice in silver too...

 

[jowwy]

Nice one, you wont be disappointed with his service.
Oh yes, the NC Hubs do look very nice in silver too...

think i will be going down the black route - the wheels will be going on my defy 4 - so it's got black saddle, bar tape and then the hubs too

 

[jowwy]

Just hoping the wheels are an upgrade on the standard giant wheels that came on the defy

 

[Rob3rt]

I would go with the Velocity vs the H+Son if using rim brakes because the H+Son will start to look grubby really quick. 1st wet ride and the black anodizing will be scrubbed off in an uneven fashion. the Velocity don't have an anodized braking surface, so will remain pretty much as aesthetically pleasing as they are brand new.

 

[jowwy]

I would go with the Velocity vs the H+Son if using rim brakes because the H+Son will start to look grubby really quick. 1st wet ride and the black anodizing will be scrubbed off in an uneven fashion. the Velocity don't have an anodized braking surface, so will remain pretty much as aesthetically pleasing as they are brand new.

yeh i'm going to go with the velocities - like i said just hope its a sufficient upgrade over the standard giant wheels

 

[Rob3rt]

They should ride better, being a wider rim profile.

 

[VamP]

My A23 has a very plush ride due to the wider profile. They should be lighter, smoother, as well as more durable and serviceable than your current wheelset. Add some good tyres and tubes and they should fly. Enjoy.

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Has anybody used these - what are they like - do they spin well etc

i have been offered these on handbuilt velocity a23's and would like a real time review of them before saying yes/no

any other hubs you suggest??

I wouldn't recommend the ultralight as the cartridges don't last 5 minutes but the standard hubs are probably the best Taiwanese hubs. Very good money for value I'd say.

 

[jowwy]

My A23 has a very plush ride due to the wider profile. They should be lighter, smoother, as well as more durable and serviceable than your current wheelset. Add some good tyres and tubes and they should fly. Enjoy.

they will be shod with conti race tubes and gp 4 seasons

 

[Rob3rt]

Try some latex inners or some Conti Supersonics!

 

[VamP]

they will be shod with conti race tubes and gp 4 seasons

Medium good then