I’ve used both and the difference is marginal. The free hub has less drag on the NSW’s but not enough to make a huge difference in the real world. The braking surface has been improved and whilst it’s been a long time since I ran the firecrest wheels, I can’t remember the difference being that noticeable.
Dave
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