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No idea of the model numbers but I've gone from Deore to Deore LX and back to Deore. All rear hubs.
I've noticed no difference whatsoever in ride or parts quality.

I've had these sitting in the spares box for over a year. Last time I used them they worked fine but there's about 9000 miles on them and looking not so pretty.
Shimano 2200 I believe.

Time for yet another update. Following instructions I'd read from some mtb site, I Jamie Oliver'd my brakes. Pads out, cleaned with brake cleaner spray, dried and baked in the oven at 200 degrees for half an hour. Some more brake cleaner, dried and sanded with 120 grit wet'n'dry. Then brake cleaner ...

I think the touring and wayfarer share similar head angles but there's certainly more fork rake on the Wayfarer. It's not so keen to wander off on its own which is nice.
The Hypers are listed as 37 but I think measure as 38mm or so. AFAIK they're the biggest.

Apologies to the op for this minor thread diversion... @slowster Brake cleaning spray on its way today so trying that first to see if anything changes, but if not, at least the rotors will be sparkly clean. @reohn2 I hope you're right John. Last time I had disc brakes was back in 2004-5 and they wer...

I've recently done something similar to what the op is considering. It really isn't worth the trouble and money. I 'upgraded' my Spa Steel Touring to a Spa Wayfarer mostly to be able to use bigger and better tyres (the Touring I had used 26" wheels) but I was also looking forward to no wear on ...

Spa are only a small bike shop though and may not have the buying power of the bigger bike companies. Their bikes however, can be built to the owners specification on purchase. I'm willing to bet that many local lbs's and places like Evans would be a bit funny if asked to change certain components o...

Bump coz of price drop.

Vertically drilled seatstay bridges.
Why? Just why? AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!

There probably isn't a big enough market for them.
Most cyclists nowadays like their shifters and brake levers within easy reach.
Some folk think it odd that that I like dt shifters.

Despite a few soakings, an unplanned inspection of the local vegetation and a squealing front brake, I had a very pleasant and entertaining ride with some pleasant company today. Thanks chaps

A test ride to Haigh has revealed my efforts have paid off.
Everything working perfectly

I have a suspicion as why my brakes aren't as good as they could be. When I got the frame & forks, I bought some car engine oil. The kind that comes in a big bottle. 40 weight. The purpose of which was to flood the frame with and prevent rust etc for a while. Guess what's been leaking slowly fro...

Yup. I'm squeezin 'em with Tektro RL340 levers.

Well I've done a few rides now. Nothing epic, just a couple 10 milers. So how is the frame&fork? Well, comfy. I'm finding that the bike is very stable. No twitchiness at all. I thought the Touring suffered a bit from this. Letting go of the bars was possible, but a little nerve racking at times....