Indysteel, don't second-guess your wheel or the White Industries hubs! You did your homework and the guy is a jerk! Not much of a salesman, either, if he runs off other potential (and knowledgeable) customers like he did you. My DH has White hubs on one set of wheels and has never had a problem, nor has he had to tinker with them other tn regular maintenance (repacking bearing). We have friends who've had White hubs on their tandem wheels for years w/o any issues. Hope your friend is considering a second opinion on bike purchase and fit...at another lbs.