Hello everyone,
I am thinking about buying a Trek 520 Disc for commuting and touring around Australia.
However, I have heard terrible reviews of Shimano M475 hubs, which come stock on the bike.
I am also looking at a Kona Sutra, which seems to be much better spec'd (wheels laced to Deore Hubs), but at a higher price.
Has anyone had any experience with this bike, in particular the wheels? Anyone had a postive experience with wheels laced to M475 hubs?
Trek 520 Considering Purchase -- How are the wheels?
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Re: Trek 520 Considering Purchase -- How are the wheels?
Postby Duck! » Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:25 pm
With a small amount of attention to periodic maintenance there is nothing wrong with the M475 hubs. Most of the internals are the same as the "better" Deore hubs.
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.
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Re: Trek 520 Considering Purchase -- How are the wheels?
Postby DavoReils » Sun Apr 12, 2015 2:40 pm
Thanks for the advice.
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