Steel vs aluminium freehub on ebike?

[Longfellow78]

I've just ordered a new set of lightweight 30mm wheels for my orbea rise which has 60nm max torque (not got bike yet am waiting) with bitex 212 hubs.

I've realised that the hubs will come with an alloy microspline freehub body. I am not sure now if this is an issue? I am 145lbs so will put less stress on drivetrain than average.

Can anyone tell me do ebikes usually come with a steel microspline? Does shimano even do a steel one (I think dt Swiss do). Have i messed up and ordered the wrong thing?

Can anyone comment on alloy icrospline freehub durability please? Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Landy Andy]

My original wheels came with steel microspline, and have just replaced them with Hope wheels that have alloy microspline, that they recommen, and inform are designed for E bikes.

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[Longfellow78]

My original wheels came with steel microspline, and have just replaced them with Hope wheels that have alloy microspline, that they recommen, and inform are designed for E bikes.

pics show old and new

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Thanks for the info.