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I was only able to buy the cheapo non-stainless steel versions (black, not red seals) from Condor. They will die in no time. Decent stainless ones are around the tenner mark, and they haven't fared too well in the past, as I said I feel the hubs were designed with California weather in mind. I don't want to be changing every three-four months.
Now I'm 90% sure I saw a full ceramic for around $70 (approx £40). If ceramics are harder wearing, lower resistance, zero corrosion, and vaporize foreign objects entering (bit like Nick Griffin, really) then surely this makes sense.
I've not noticed bearing wear on any other hub as much with these hubs. if the bearings were hidden then, yup, I'd go for what my wallet would like. I'll see how these cheapos do before a decision.