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[Closed] SRAM Roam 40 wheels, any opinions?

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Looking to get a set of these, anyone got any opinions on them?

Can't see many long term reviews of them on the web

Cheers y'all!

Stu


 
Posted : 16/07/2016 1:17 pm
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2 months in with mine, just given them a good battering in andorra ok so far

Spokes not cheap 10 quid for 3 bladed straight pull


 
Posted : 16/07/2016 1:21 pm
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I think the 40s have 4 pawls and the 30s only 2 , easy to sort with Hppe pro2/3 pawls if you want the extra pickup.Theres a thread on MTBR I think .


 
Posted : 16/07/2016 1:22 pm
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Bearings last 5 minutes, freehub isn't the strongest, most manufacturers that specced them last year on their bikes have ditched them for next year... Avoid basically!


 
Posted : 16/07/2016 1:34 pm
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hmm.
What else should I be considering? Needs to have boost spacing and an XD freehub thingy


 
Posted : 16/07/2016 2:24 pm
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MrsbeanZ has a set on her T130 , 9 months in and the bearings are smooth as .


 
Posted : 16/07/2016 4:52 pm
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Fine when they work but the o-ring on the rear drive side of the end cap fails frequently...Sram claim nothing wrong and seem to have issues with supplying the replacement part, however £2.50 for a pack of 10 keeps things sweet.
Other than that, they are good.


 
Posted : 16/07/2016 5:27 pm
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Got a pair, their round not to heavy and connect the tyres to the bike nicely 😀 No Reliability problems so far.


 
Posted : 16/07/2016 5:49 pm
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Less than 200miles in and needed full set of bearings, front and rear. Bike is never near a pressure washer so its not that. Bought enduro bearings for the rear but the front is a funny size and only available through Sram. If they go again in 200miles i'll be selling them.


 
Posted : 16/07/2016 8:09 pm

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