Need to know if this is acceptable, or if there is an issue here. Wheelset is a near new DA/OP 32 hole. Rear hub is the 7850. From the get go, the rear hub would make an oscillating (on for half a revolution, off for the other half) ratcheting noise during freewheel. It's the standard pawl-clicking ratchet, but it's loud for about half the revolution and then relatively quiet the other half. I used the Freehub Buddy on it, and it silenced the hub down to near zero noise...was awesome. That lasted about 50 miles, and now it's back. What's the deal here.
In comparison, I have a 6600/OP wheelset, and the Ultegra rear hub makes a consistent clicking, no undulating, sin wave sort of on/off noise. The place where I bought them said they'll refund my money if there is indeed a defect with the wheels. If they determine that there is no defect, then they'll still take 'em back, minus some %'age. Also, if there is nothing wrong with them, I don't want to send back anyway.
What say you esteemed members of the forum?
In comparison, I have a 6600/OP wheelset, and the Ultegra rear hub makes a consistent clicking, no undulating, sin wave sort of on/off noise. The place where I bought them said they'll refund my money if there is indeed a defect with the wheels. If they determine that there is no defect, then they'll still take 'em back, minus some %'age. Also, if there is nothing wrong with them, I don't want to send back anyway.
What say you esteemed members of the forum?