I have a line on a used Trek 920. I can't find any specs on the Bontrager wheels that came stock on the bike. I'm hoping someone that owns or used to own the bike can give me some info.
1. Internal width 2. Weight - even if you don't know the exact weight, please let me know your general perception. Typical heavy OEM wheels? Not too bad for OEM? 3. What hubs do they have? Manufacturer? Sealed or cup and cone?
If this bike works out, it would replace my Surly DT. Thanks for any help.
Photo? part number or name? as a swag, you can measure the external width and subtract 6mm. if you look closely, sometimes this info is written on the rim (I've seen it written black on black, which is kinda tricky)
I managed to get through to Trek and got some info. The ID is 22.5mm. The "model" is Duster Elite, whatever that means. One of the techs at Trek told me only the highest end hubs and other components are made in Wisconsin. All the other stuff is made in China and branded with the Bontrager name. The wheels are heavy, like most OEM wheels.
My main concern now is the hub quality (or lack of). I can't find any info regarding this. POE? Durability? Anyone know?
I had one of the first years of the 920. The wheels seemed decent for OEM. Not too heavy, but also not flimsy. The 920 is purpose built to be pretty stout, so it wouldn't make sense to put something lightweight on it. I would say the hubs were comparable to lower end Formula hubs, I think. I used the 920 for a couple years as a daily commuter and on a couple overnight tours. Nothing hardcore. In the end, I didn't like the overly large 700C tires and the handling seemed like it was built for more fully loaded, heavy duty touring, which isn't my thing. You could call it sluggish, but a fully loaded touring bike would suffer greatly if it was too nimble.
Trek OEM stuff is generally good. I know that from personal experience and knowing Trek staff plus dealers. Just their efforts to do post-sale matters well require it.
I'm very aware of more recent wheel efforts via knowing the staff behind the products. A shop management friend says the wheels are good via the product, price and warranty. He said availability issues drove using them more but he's sticking with them regardless. He pointed out easy to get parts and the satisfaction guarantee.
