White Industries H2

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Pro Wheel Builder

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere in Woodland Hills

Bike Setup:
Spec Ruby Expert frame/seatpost, Dura Ace derailleurs-brakes, 09 Rival crank w/Blackbox ceramic, 3t Ergonova cf bars, 3t ARX team stem, the above wheelset, Ultregra shifters, Bontrager Inform RXL saddle, Speedplay X1s, Arundel cf cages.

Summary:
I love the retro look of the chrome- had them built up with CX-Rays and Velocity Aerohead rims as a light everyday use wheelset, 24/28 2x. So far, no issues and the hubs spin as smooth as day one. I was torn between them and CK or DTSwiss, and as they were less expensive and have a good rep, thought I would try them. So far I'm very pleased with them.

Strengths:
Bearings are smooth and the hub overall looks and feels well made. Rear hub is noisy but it is not annoying, I actually like it (less loud than CK). I'm not into the 'name game'; stuff just gotta work and the WI stuff works and holds up well. I will use WI again without reservation.

Weaknesses:
Nothing yet.

Similar Products Used:
Dura ace, 105, Campy Victory and Record.

Price Paid:  $250.00 at Pro Wheel Builder/Pr

Favorite Ride:
Red Rock Loop/Summerlin area

Bike Setup:
Cervelo SLC-SL (58), SRAM Red group,FSA K-Force Light 50/34 crank (175mm), Garmin 305, FSA K-Force carbon bar (44cm),Thompson Elite stem (110),Specialized Toupe gel saddle

Summary:
I have H2 hubs built up on Lew Pro VT-1 rims with Sapim CX-Ray spokes and Enduro ceramic bearing upgrade. These are superlight and fast wheels with a very nice sound and roll. They look awesome and they are easily as good as any wheelset I have ever owned. The hubs have not given me any problems in 6 mos. and have been maintenance free.

Strengths:
Great look, aero, light weight, fast rolling with minimal friction with ceramic bearings

Weaknesses:
Cost is not the cheapest, and don't have the snob appeal of DT-Swiss,etc. but I think they are as good as any hub available.

Similar Products Used:
Mavic, DT-Swiss 240, Dura-Ace, Chris King