Timoth27 - really like that the spell check turned it into 'sillier' spacer. In fact I agree, the 1mm one in the modern hubs is much more sensible than the 15/16mm sillier one in the old hubs....
re bearing - quality varies A LOT ... Hope are good since you can buy the correct full set for the hub, but if you know the numbers then Wychbearings are very good - stainless bearings are best, Enduro rating is good for BB - double seal. For Hope you pay a big premium, but I don't mind that on occasion, if that saves time when I am pressed....
try
http://www.wychbearings.co.uk/?gclid=EA ... gJl6PD_BwE
and this is interesting re the rating system for bearings:
https://cyclingindustry.news/bearing-th ... -bearings/
I would not use ceramic - a waste in this application, since the axle is supported by so many bearings, just go with high quality ss, in my view
