# Torn rear hub **URL:** \ **Category:** Riders Reports\ **Created:** [October 25, 2011, 8:44pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/torn-rear-hub/759 "2011-10-25T20:44:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 5
**Author:** ![Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/user_avatar/www.stridaforum.com/blackstridaaustria/32/12_2.png) [@Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Blackstridaaustria)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2011, 9:10pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/torn-rear-hub/759/5 "2011-10-28T21:10:21Z")
> [@one\_half\_3544](#): > > I think regular spoked wheels are ok if they are correctly built You’re right, I’m sure. Btw, did you check the spoke’s tensions at the front wheel? > [@Amuro](#): > > How can Ming Cycle sell such badly built wheels to their customers ❓ ❗ 👿 [Re: My Strida SD (Sport Duo)](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/my-strida-sd-sport-duo/368/1) > [@bobw](#): > > In a word, rubbish. [Broken spokes](http://www.stridaforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2720&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a) > [@nindyz](#): > > 3rd broken spoke in 6months! [Another broken spoke on back wheel](http://www.stridaforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2771&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a) Once again, I’ve checked ten (10) original Strida wheels (three 18" wheelsets and two 16" wheelsets) - ALL of them had (more or less) loose spokes… ![](http://www.peppiclip.de/Smilies/assets/images/schimpf44.gif) Slutty built wheels over years? > [@one\_half\_3544](#): > > Yeah, 18" wheels should be better. If you mean original Strida wheels you’re right, but > [@one\_half\_3544](#): > > I was thinking of building them from the beginning. It should be said officially that the most durable combination has to be that of a 16" rim, 36 spokes and an 18" hub. (Optimal spoke pattern has to be discussed…) A disadvantage of 18" wheels might also be the small amount of fitting tyres. --- _[View the full topic](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/torn-rear-hub/759)._