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Thanks for your perspective. I got some Bitex hubs I'm going to lace to DT Swiss GR531 rims. I'll let you know how it goes. I also got a great deal on some used White Industry hubs which are said to be relatively quiet.…
Eric, This is great information. I am building a truing stand now and will soon order wheel parts. Still leaning toward the Bitex hubs but nice to hear that the DT Swiss 350 hubs aren't too loud so still considering…
Thanks all, great suggestions. I'll check out the Fulcrums and the HEDs. Both seem like what I'm looking for. Actually thinking now about building my own wheels. I've never done it and always wanted to but will still…
JCU wrote: My fulcrum Rapid Red 3 650b wheels are extremely quiet. Most of the time, I can't hear them at all above the noise of gravel. They retail for $760, but Fulcrum also makes the Rapid Red 5 for $520. No…
The more pawls the hubs has, the better it is, and it is the pawls that make the noise. Noisier is better. [Thank you. Why is it that more pawls the better it is? I understand the small degree of engagement is important…
Shurlock wrote: The more pawls the hubs has, the better it is, and it is the pawls that make the noise. Noisier is better.
My Carbonda 696 build has Easton EA70 AX wheels in 700c size with Maxis Refuse tires. I'm looking to add a second set of 650B wheels. Important to me is that the hubs are reasonably quiet. My Easton wheels with three…
Excellent input everyone. I gave up on my lunatic idea of using my carbon gravel bike for the Euro touring trip. Listening to some wise advice from you all I bought a Surly Disc Trucker for my touring bike and will be…
Very wise! I'm guessing you have some gray hair.
Excellent points, thank you. I have some extra spokes and will (at least) carry those. On another point, off this topic but related; the airline flights want me to bag my bike and if boxed will pretty well tear them…
Is a gravel wheel going to hold up when carrying a touring bike load (+215 lbs rider and gear) for 1000+ miles? Is a gravel wheel as strong or stronger than a touring specific wheel? My gravel wheels have 28 spokes…
Thijsvanderwal wrote: Go for 650b with more air suspension and puncture protection without compromising handling Thank you. Essentially what I'd like know though: Is a gravel wheel as strong as a touring bike wheel and…
Hello all, very happy with my CFR 696 on gravel and single track. Pre-Covid it was also my daily commuter bike. Now I plan on setting it up for a 3-4 week road bike tour. My question is will my gravel wheels hold up? I…
I have a soft spot for DT Swiss having them in the past on road bikes and currently have DT Swiss MT1900 on my mountain bike. I haven't experienced the ER1600. I've never had an issue with any of my DT Swiss wheels and…
What Dangle said. 40 n-m of torque (29 to 30 ft-lb). Be sure that thin metal washer is installed under the locking ring.
I have the CFR696 frame and just converted the rear brake from 140 mm to 160 mm disc. I had wanted to do this sooner but the Shimano R160 D/D adapter has been backordered just about everywhere and the price has gotten…
Hello All, I've been lurking on this forum and particularly this topic for awhile now. I've learned a great deal from your posts so time to give back. I bought a CFR696 from Wing at Carbonda on May 27th. Wing was a…