Originally Posted by
tallsteve
New rear hub day. I have a nice carbon wheelset. The rims have been bullet proof and do make for a more comfortable ride. I've just never been happy with the rear hub, though. Sloppy engagement- too much play before the pawls engage. Where I really noticed the sloppy engagement was when climbing a techy trail or pedaling through rock gardens. It really bugged me. So, I just had the rear wheel rebuilt with an i9 hub. Did my first ride on it Saturday. Instant engagement is a huge improvement plus the hub weighs nearly 100 grams less. Win, win!
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