Sept. 27, 2023, 2:51 p.m. -  Andrew Major

If I were buying a Slayer A50 the argument to upgrade the DT Swiss hub, over re-lacing the wheel with a different hub, could make sense. Although they do command a lot of money for a 54t ratchet upgrade, and, as noted, it's still only 7° engagement.  It's maybe also worth considering that, unlike the Novatec on the A30, the new-but-previously-laced DT Swiss 370 would be worth something on the buy-and-sell. Or maybe that's where it becomes a conversation of selling a wheel/buying a wheel. The point of my comment in the article is that I don't see a DT Swiss 370 hub (with whichever ratchets) as a selling feature that would encourage me to spend more and choose the A50 over the A30. And, with the money saved by going with the A30 one of the upgrades I'd consider is a new rear hub, to replace the Novatec. _"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."_