Originally Posted by
Ken Cox
Really?
How so?
A local bike mechanic rides Dura Ace in the same nasty environment in which I ride, and he services his Dura Ace's twice a year, not because they need it, but because he feels guilty if he doesn't.
I'm thinking the word "Track" might be an indicator (is said mechanic riding track or road hubs?).
I have DA hubs on my GTB. Wouldn't even consider the fact that they're meant for any kind of adverse condition riding. The few times I've been caught out in the rain with them, I've given them proper treatment afterwards.
No, they won't asplode all over the road, but they sure as heck ain't gonna stand up like a pair of Deore LX hubs.
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