True, buts its not just the fact that they broke under a hard charging rider. I'ts the fact that every single piece in that wheelset is the cheapest entry-level option in the manufacturers lineup. And to add insult to injury, the cheapest front hub that DT makes was appearently too expensive for this 8.5k bike.
Would a DT EX 1700 (or similar) have lasted longer? Maybe. Would it be worth keeping the hubs and spokes to lace up a new rim instead of throwing away the junk and buying a new wheelset? Definitely.
Sorry for the rant, high end bikes with bad wheels is just a pet peeve of mine.
Nov. 30, 2020, 12:58 p.m. - Timer
True, buts its not just the fact that they broke under a hard charging rider. I'ts the fact that every single piece in that wheelset is the cheapest entry-level option in the manufacturers lineup. And to add insult to injury, the cheapest front hub that DT makes was appearently too expensive for this 8.5k bike. Would a DT EX 1700 (or similar) have lasted longer? Maybe. Would it be worth keeping the hubs and spokes to lace up a new rim instead of throwing away the junk and buying a new wheelset? Definitely. Sorry for the rant, high end bikes with bad wheels is just a pet peeve of mine.