I guess the follow-up question would be how recent are the "more recent ones" that you're referencing? I've worked on quite a few Vesper hubs and the only notable difference from one generation to another that I've noted is the axle preload system.
Regardless of the generation of axle/preloader, again from hubs I've worked on, neither the drive system (clutch has significantly less surface area) or the bearing setup is as robust and survivable as the Classic. Particularly the non-drive hubshell bearings wear out very quickly even with higher-quality options installed.
I know a couple of riders who loved their Classic hubs such that after having repeated issues with the Vesper they went back to running the Classic rather than switch to another brand. Which I think says a lot. If you are going to buy another Onyx, why not stick with the Classic?
May 15, 2023, 7:59 a.m. - Andrew Major
I guess the follow-up question would be how recent are the "more recent ones" that you're referencing? I've worked on quite a few Vesper hubs and the only notable difference from one generation to another that I've noted is the axle preload system. Regardless of the generation of axle/preloader, again from hubs I've worked on, neither the drive system (clutch has significantly less surface area) or the bearing setup is as robust and survivable as the Classic. Particularly the non-drive hubshell bearings wear out very quickly even with higher-quality options installed. I know a couple of riders who loved their Classic hubs such that after having repeated issues with the Vesper they went back to running the Classic rather than switch to another brand. Which I think says a lot. If you are going to buy another Onyx, why not stick with the Classic?