Went into my LBS today and asked about Hope Pro II's for a custom wheelset. LBS tech. started ranting how poorly they were designed. I thought I said Wallmart hub @ first. Anyways, his first complaint was the alum. freehub body (he made a butter referance here), next he went to the pawl springs, then to the engagement, flanges... I stopped him here. He pushed King... I don't have the $$$ and don't care to add money for a 10mm axle kit etc. Was the LBS tech. going overboard ? I did a search and the most common gripe was the 24p engagement or past flange breakage ? What's the real deal ? Can't ride DH all the time so this is for my trail bike. Thanx