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03-03-18, 09:44 AM

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Carl J

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Bikes: 2016 Trek Farley 9.6, 2016 Felt V85 (Gravel), 2017 Spherik SRU (Road), 2017 Giant ToughRoad SLR 2 (Retired), 2016 Kona Wo (Retired)

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Originally Posted by travbikeman

Check out the Australian Giant web site. The ToughRoad SLR 0 uses a different hub than the other ToughRoad SLR's.

I'm betting your SLR 2 is stuck with a maximum of 10speeds.

Interesting that Giant only gives 28 spokes on the ToughRoad SLR 0. I would expect 32 spokes to really handle the abuse people would give it.

Thanks. I'm hoping I can get away with not having to purchase new wheels, as this is an unexpected upgrade (my cassettes are severely rusted after a couple of winter rides). Looking at getting the Bontrager Race X Lite wheel set (for $500CAD, regular $1300). Those look to be 28 spoke and not 32.

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