Roval SLX24 Performance Issues?
08-17-20, 01:59 PM
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Roval SLX24 Performance Issues?
Has anyone experienced defects or issues with Roval SLX24 wheels?
08-17-20, 03:53 PM
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I haven't worked at a Specialized dealer before so I'm not the most up to date on how their products wear, but it feels like I've seen a disproportionate amount of rim and hub flange failure on Roval wheels, but maybe they just have a large chunk of the market. I don't think I've worked on that exact wheel before. Those wheels look pretty nice on paper, for what it's worth.
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08-18-20, 08:26 AM
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I haven't worked at a Specialized dealer before so I'm not the most up to date on how their products wear, but it feels like I've seen a disproportionate amount of rim and hub flange failure on Roval wheels, but maybe they just have a large chunk of the market. I don't think I've worked on that exact wheel before. Those wheels look pretty nice on paper, for what it's worth.
08-18-20, 08:32 AM
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I haven't worked at a Specialized dealer before so I'm not the most up to date on how their products wear, but it feels like I've seen a disproportionate amount of rim and hub flange failure on Roval wheels, but maybe they just have a large chunk of the market. I don't think I've worked on that exact wheel before. Those wheels look pretty nice on paper, for what it's worth.
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08-18-20, 09:40 AM
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The hub flange is where the spokes attach to the hub—I've seen them crack and break. It's pretty obvious. The hub internals on your particular wheel are dt swiss star ratchet which is a very reliable design.
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That sounds like a real concern. Since my original post, mine have performed very well and I'm fully satisfied. I kept working on it and it was indeed related to brake components, not the wheels. I use them exclusively on my gravel bike (which always includes plenty of pavement riding, and all is good.
