Six bolt or Center Lock discbrake hubs?

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Dude:
I am about to lace up a pair wheels with 36 hole Mavic X-618 Ceramic rims, and would like to get a pair of discbrake compatible Shimano XT hubs.[:p]
Would be grateful for advice witch one of the two different system offered by "big S" to get:

Centerlock:
http://www.shimano-europe.com/cycling/catalogue/content_prodx.phtml?pid=11317&psid=11303
http://www.shimano-europe.com/cycling/catalogue/content_prodx.phtml?pid=11314&psid=11303
OR
International Standard 6 bolt disc fitting:
http://www.shimano-europe.com/cycling/catalogue/content_prodx.phtml?pid=10776&psid=1
http://www.shimano-europe.com/cycling/catalogue/content_prodx.phtml?pid=10775&psid=1

They will be used with rimbrakes on my MTB-tourer for now, but I want the option to switch to discbrakes in a year or two. Because the Centerlock is lighter and look´s better(when not using discbrakes) it is my favorite.[8)]
But my wheels tend to last me a long time so I am worried about getting spares in let´s say five to ten years. Have been told that the Centerlock might take over as the new standard, and that some companies like DT have started selling compatible parts like disc´s!

So witch one will rule the aftermarket in the years to come[?]
Witch one is better for loaded touring[?]

Many Thanks![8D]

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Stijn:
Dude,

By now you probably have your wheel, but:

I would imagine that someone will come along with a centerlock to 6 bolt adapter, So I’m not worried. I’ve just placed an order to have a wheel build up with the new Shimano center locking hub. Light is right! ;)

Cheers,

Stijn

John:
Magura make an adaptor

flanderflop:
And here are the adaptors...

http://www.goosecreekcycle.com/Brakes.htm#other

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