Originally Posted by
davidad
And they are a poor design because the right axle support beaing is inboard.
I've been working at an LBS since the star-ratchet system was first introduced, and never seen them have the slightest problem as a result of where the bearing is located. That includes ample numbers of Bontrager-branded DT Swiss hubs, since I'm currently at a Trek shop. They're a good hub.