"The A50 sees an upgrade to an 18t star ratchet DT Swiss 370 hub but I'm never going to be happy with 20° of hub engagement, so for me that's not a benefit over the A30's budget Novatec hub spec."
But at least the DT hub can be upgraded to better engagement, and isn't that part of the min-max battle: upgrading individual parts as needed instead of needing entire new systems. It's part of what makes a Linkglide setup so nice, why wouldn't it be a big bonus on the wheels?
Not saying the A50 is a better overall prospect, just that dismissing the hub spec that quickly maybe isn't maxing the mins.
Sept. 26, 2023, 1:33 p.m. - Justin White
"The A50 sees an upgrade to an 18t star ratchet DT Swiss 370 hub but I'm never going to be happy with 20° of hub engagement, so for me that's not a benefit over the A30's budget Novatec hub spec." But at least the DT hub can be upgraded to better engagement, and isn't that part of the min-max battle: upgrading individual parts as needed instead of needing entire new systems. It's part of what makes a Linkglide setup so nice, why wouldn't it be a big bonus on the wheels? Not saying the A50 is a better overall prospect, just that dismissing the hub spec that quickly maybe isn't maxing the mins.