I finally got my new cross wheels out on a long and rough ride yesterday and am thrilled. Hope Pro 3 hubs, Velocity Synergy rims and Maxxis Locust tires. I am so much happier with these and the hubs performed like champs. The wheels took on the rock gardens and washboards really well. If I were building a new set of mtb wheels, they be on the short list of two with WI. I know I said that before, but just feeling so happy about their performance yesterday in much rougher conditions than I've been able to ride them in.