Originally Posted by
AlanK
Generic Formula hubs? You don't know much about hubs do you? While not top of the line, the Formula hubs on the Sutra are among the best in their price-range. They're reliable and perform very well. The Giramondo description doesn't even mention the hubs: we don't know what they are, if they're TA or QR, so if anything the Giramondo seems to have generic no-name hubs.
Once broken in 36 spoke wheels seldom need truing unless they undergo arduous conditions. While not top of the line the Sutra wheels are definitely better.
1- I know plenty about hubs. I build my wheels and geek on components(like many here). Structure of hubs both loose ball and cartridge, pawls, points of engagement, etc etc.
2- I have no idea what type of formula hubs are on the bike. It's because the type isnt specified. You say they perform well and are among the best in their price range...but I have no idea how that can be known from the bike page.
they may be awesome, but when the model/details arent listed, they are labeled as generic because there are no specifics.
3- the giramondo hubs are absolutely generic. For sure. They are QR based on the picture, for what its worth.
4- this is way more disagreeing thst I planned to due today and this spent up all my theoretical arguing for the next week.
32h wheels thst are well built should be perfectly fine for most all riding the giramondo will ever see. Overspeccing and overbuilding is often complained about and when a company doesnt overbuild or overspec, there is complaining.
damned either way as you can't please everyone. Stock builds that work for the super majority of riding is typically a smart decision.
I'm out on this.