I personally dont care for Novak stuff, but lots of guys swear by them and they compete well with everyone else. I recommend you check out the Hobbywing stuff at Hobbypartz.com. Its very cheap and does not have much for customer service, but they have proven to be reliable and competitive. If you like them be sure to pick up the programming card for a few extra bucks, it makes tuning your speed control very easy. The EZRun 60A ESC and 17.5T motor are the best deal you can get for the money in my opinion.