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Old 10-08-19 | 09:17 AM
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jfranci3
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A quality hub is a quality hub. Key things in hubs: Shell/flange strength (DT and CK both fine), bearing size/type (both fine), weight (both about the same), rear hub mechanism (different - CK loud and lot of engagement; DT 18pt is quiet and just good engagement), noise (huge difference - quiet vs noisy), looks (huge difference).
Many of the rear hub mechanism differences are more important for MTBs than road bikes. The CKs have a lot of engagement points (the amount you may need to pedal when going from coasting to moving before it engages), while the DT Swiss ratchet mechanism start at "18" points and can be changed to a lot. This engagement point is moot above 8mph or so, but important if you're climbing steep, muddy hills. "18" is super great for most road needs, and the higher counts are louder.
CK hubs are all bling and quality, but maybe too much of each for the price (Bentley). DT are solid bang for the buck units (Toyota). Even the 'cheap' hubs on that list of very very decent, but I'd pay for the DT 350 over the Novatech (Mazda) for the quiet ratchet mechanism.
https://sugarwheelworks.com/wheel-co...n-and-details/


I have the AR36 w/ hooks, which I use for some 30c G-One Speed tires. That rim/width would work great for normal everyday use. I think they measured 30mm at their widest point IIRC, so 28c are a good fit. I tried 25c on them, but that's as small as I'd try to mount. At this width, the tire doesn't overlap the rim, so the rim edge looks like a plastic rim cover on a car. 28c is what that wheel is built for. I wouldn't go any narrower, as fat road tires look bad on normal rims.
(calipers tilted for image, measurement is correct for tire) AR36 w/ 30c mounted - https://imgur.com/seNpQL7
https://imgur.com/OQvMkXi


The 36mm deep wheels (U shaped) are way less sketchy in gusts than my 32mm AL DT Swiss Rims (V shaped), which can move around 4-6" in very gust winds. I wouldn't worry about going a bit deeper or going with a 36mm f and 46mm rear setup. Visually, 36mm wheels are super modest. I'd go 46mm for my road needs, but these were for gravel too where I need to think about crossing moving water.

BTW - I'd go white logos, as my white logo DT Swiss rims look better than my stealth logo LB rims to my eye.

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