Originally Posted by
veganbikes
If you are building a touring bike straight pull 28h 2x just doesn't seem like it will be a very reliable wheel for that bike. Plus putting that kind of money towards a Roam is probably a little over the top. Also that particular hub probably won't work not that bike, it looks like those are quick release wheels and non-compatible with thru-axles.
For a touring bike I want generally at least 32h using J-Bend spokes for simple fact if you do break a spoke, most shops will have J-bend spokes. Also make sure everything works on the bike size wise.
Can we pause the discussion and talk about this? I've come across this a few times now that because a bike was bought in a certain configuration (i.e. the Roam 1) it will never be worthy of any upgrades as you've mentioned. The bike's had a lot of work basically an entirely different bike, some parts went to the GFs bike to upgrade hers etc. So it's a Roam 1 frame that I've kept because it's not bad, looks descent, is fairly durable being aluminum, and I don't mind bolting a trunk bag to it. Beyond that it's got a full M8000 drivetrain, M6000/7000 braking system, carbon fork, handlebars, and seatpost, full DT Swiss wheelset as mentioned above (which BTW are 32H 3x which I think are good enough to handle me @ 86kg and a ~4kg trunk bag), fizik saddle, ergon grips, and a Garmin electronics package. Even though the wheels being discussed aren't for this bike, why do you feel, and why is it the general opinion this bike isn't worth any attention? Becuase one single part happens to be from a Roam 1? I think it's a fairly decent bike. BTW DT hubs do work on this bike. You can get adapters for different axle systems. like the ones that are on this bike right now.