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This is like the Ford VS Chevy question.

I personally like Brent wheels my second choice is Tomas Stuarts

They have a better resale value and are a bit more heavy duty all around.

I own 5 Brents right now and Niel on this board has a fleet of Tomas Stuarts.

I think Pacificas where better made long ago before they sold out.

Mark

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Have never been much of a fan of either Fords OR Chevys. But not a Cadillac guy either. More the Oldsmobile type, which I'm sure dates me. The Brent B is about $300 more than the Pacifica 800, both 1/2 hp I believe. And $300 is kind of a big deal to me. At my prices, that's a lot of pots... Worth it?

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Check out the drive belts of all wheels-as well as all the component parts.Yes they are worth the $300

I suggest if price is an issue shop for a used one as they are not that hard to find for a lot less.There has been alot written about this so search the forums as well.

Mark

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Pacifica used plastic belts for many years to keep the noise down-these tend to stretch out over time and fail and I have heard complainats for years on this point. They recently went to belts that are on all other wheels and do not stretch out. That also means different drive pulleys now on the new wheels.Thats about all I have on Pacifica.

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One of my students bought the 1/2 hp Pacifica ( don't know the name)against my suggestions to go for a sturdier wheel. Price was her comment. I have thrown on it and would not own it. I used an OLD Brent for a long time and upgraded to the 1 hp Thomas Stuart a few years ago. the pedal response alone would be a deciding factor for me. The Pacifica's pedal is wishy washy.

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