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Component Deals & Selection / Re: DT 240EXP hub clones Goldix, Venfort
« on: March 03, 2025, 03:16:05 PM »
I bought another hub and was specifically looking for the star ratchet style and not EXP. This way I could swap the cassette + freehub between my wheels and can save on expensive cassettes. However, I realized there are two types of star ratchet freehubs. There is the DT Swiss LN version and the regular version. The LN version is flat on the side that faces the hub when slid in while the regular freehub has couple steps. They are not compatible. So if this also matters to you, definitely look at the photos of the freehub before buying. Specifically the Venfort hub with a step on the outside of the rear hub uses the LN freehub

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: February 07, 2025, 07:40:44 PM »
Fun thread, looking forward to seeing y'alls frames.

I have ordered frames, wheels, etc from China before and shipping is sllooowww for large items on boats. I don't know these sellers particularly but I think giving some more patience is worth it. I understand the anxiety though cause I've been through it too but its more than likely going to be ok :)

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: DT 240EXP hub clones Goldix, Venfort
« on: September 11, 2024, 10:34:24 PM »
Finally got my wheel built with the space grey venfort hubs. Very uneventful; so far so good. Built like any hub as well. I honestly thought I would have more thoughts but this is it for now

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: DT 240EXP hub clones Goldix, Venfort
« on: July 04, 2024, 01:54:19 PM »
Really appreciate all the info here. Decided to build a new wheelset and since the goldix 370 have been going quite well for me in all weather commuting, I decided to try another chinese hub. I came across a space grey venfort hub on discount for $65 (!) and matches everything I was looking for (light, older dual 36t ratchet system, road spacing) so I ordered those.

Just got them and they seem quite nice and feels solid. Bearings look good and there is some grease on them too. There are some nicks on the hub bodies and the finish is not that durable. Easy to scratch with some metal calipers. But at $65, I'll give that pass.

One hesitation I had was that there were no drawings/dimension on the hubs to calculate spoke length. I heard other people had success messaging the seller so I did that. It didn't give confidence when they asked for rim depth and not rim ERD. Even providing ERD, they wanted depth. I ended up measuring the hubs myself which was kind of hard as they were straight pull and using the dt swiss spoke calculator. Surprisingly, the spoke lengths were within ~1mm of the length the seller gave so either we are both right or both wrong :)

Currently waiting on the rims (WG44) and spokes/nipples (pillar 1420, sapim double square) to come in. Will update when I get things built!

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