by thisisatest on Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:01 am
Zipp has had some hub failures, but I hesitate to say it was specifically because the right was radial laced. Just a bit too thin, or didn't take into account all possible directions of load or subtle variances in material, etc. I've seen my share of DT 240 rear hubs with split open hub shells, and they were fully crossed up. Zipp addressed this in 2012 with juuust a little more meat in the flange area of the shell.
My main issue with pre-2013 Zipp rear hubs stems from their loose fit between the axle and bearing. I know why they did it, it's nice that the hub spins extra super-duper smooth, but the slight rock you get is annoying and cannot be truly adjusted out. Any of the Shimano11 compatible hubs, and 2012 ones that had the 11 upgrade, have had that addressed with a perfectly snug fit on the axle. BTW, I put a coat of nail polish on the bearing contact areas of my axle, 2012 model, complete fix.