Cons of preloaders outweigh the pros, for me. Not saying this is the case for everyone. I've tried very high-end hubs that most riders crown as perfect. I found them a royal pain in the ass. Lord was that a trainwreck of an experience.
There's some of us that break parts and have reliability issues at far higher rates than others. I know other gear killers who had the same experience as me with one particular brand, and hub preloaders in general. I prefer products that work well new and fail gracefully. I'll die upon this throne.
I'd be tempted to try P321 in their quiet and lower-engagement (stronger) variety. Hey, maybe they figured out a way to avoid faffing with preloaders half way through a ride. Sadly, I don't think they're planning to make this option again.
May 16, 2023, 11:13 a.m. - JVP
Cons of preloaders outweigh the pros, for me. Not saying this is the case for everyone. I've tried very high-end hubs that most riders crown as perfect. I found them a royal pain in the ass. Lord was that a trainwreck of an experience. There's some of us that break parts and have reliability issues at far higher rates than others. I know other gear killers who had the same experience as me with one particular brand, and hub preloaders in general. I prefer products that work well new and fail gracefully. I'll die upon this throne. I'd be tempted to try P321 in their quiet and lower-engagement (stronger) variety. Hey, maybe they figured out a way to avoid faffing with preloaders half way through a ride. Sadly, I don't think they're planning to make this option again.