Seems a decent bike this
Specialized Bicycle Components trying for the same market segment as trek 520
I know nothing of the hubs SBI has made for them.. Trek has been using Bontrager as a trade name ..
Mid line Shimano hubs in a 36hole drilling... as the Dominant Component company,
will be at least able to be serviced in small shops that are not Specialized Brand carrying
here thats in a different town , a Days ride south. Local is a Trek Dealer.
Id stay away from exotics on a touring Bike . Rim : Heavy .. People Like Velocity here I built a set with Sun Rhyno the Heavier one , I dont see any More
the Rhyno Light is more common in 700c/29er that should be OK.
Need someone to build and ship wheels? Peter White Cycles in sales tax free New Hampshire is well Known..
But any Bike Shop with a QBP wholesale account can order wheels Made there and shipped when done to the shop
Peter would be using retail Priced parts, QBP is 1 step further up the food chain so has a cost advantage .