Are DT Swiss hubs serviceable?

DT Swiss is one of the World’s best respected hub manufacturers, and for good reason. Their hubs are reliable, light, strong and easy to service. The star ratchet system DT uses in their 350, 240 and 180 rear hubs is remarkably easy to service, and that’s what we’re going to focus on here.

When did DT Swiss start making bike wheels?

The Swiss company has been producing system wheels since 2004, optimised and developed specifically for the various biking disciplines. Each DT Swiss wheel is spoked by hand. It all began with the manufacturing of spokes in 1994. Since then DT Swiss has continuously expanded its range of products.

Who is the wheel luminary at DT Swiss?

The wheel luminary at DT Swiss – and multiple Downhill World Champion in the Masters Class: Marcel Waldmann. The BPM is, so to speak, the development centre for the construction of wheels. The most important recruitment criterion: a knack for truing wheels. The most famous wheel in the history of downhill racing.

What kind of components do DT Swiss use?

DT Swiss bicycle components have always been one of the top choices on the market. The hubs and wheels are of extremely high quality and very reliable. On our DT Swiss page, you can find top selling items like that wheelset or hub you have always wanted. …

When did DT Swiss start making suspension parts?

Today the Swiss company is offering an extensive range of nipples, hubs, rims and spokes for the most diverse disciplines. In 2008 DT Swiss started with the production of suspension elements. By now, there is a top-of-the-range selection of suspension forks, rear shocks and dropper posts.

Are DT Swiss hubs loud?

First Ride Impressions The one thing that stood out the most was the difference in how loud the freehub is. The Hope hub was really loud, which usually wouldn’t be a deterrent. But, after a demo day at a LBS and riding a bike with the DT 350 hub and hearing how quiet it was, it quickly became a consideration.

Where is DT Swiss made?

Situated at the foot of the Jura Mountains on the northwestern edge of the Alps, DT’s Swiss HQ houses both their main product development offices, as well as a modern manufacturing setup nestled in between factories crafting some of the world’s premier watches (think Rolex, Omega, Festina, even Swatch).

What kind of hub is the DT Swiss 240?

Shining details. The iconic DT Swiss 240 hub now available in Oil Slick color taking every build into a dream. Read more Hubs MTB Hubs Road Hubs Hybrid MTB RWS

What do you need to know about DT Swiss?

Dependable Independence – Reliability, versatility and simplicity united in a hub. Developed with a holistic approach to optimize one single thing: being faster! Shining details. The iconic DT Swiss 240 hub now available in Oil Slick color taking every build into a dream. Engineered to push the boundaries of XC even further. what would you build?

What are the pawls in DT Swiss hubs?

DT Swiss hubs with the pawl system contain 3 pawls that distribute the forces at limited points. The Ratchet System benefits from simultaneous engagement on a large surface, which is precisely from where it gets its legendary reliability.

Do you need tool to remove DT Swiss hubs?

DT hubs you still need a special tool to remove the threaded ratchet ring which can be very hard to undo as all of the riders drive torque goes into tightening it up. So you need the tool and bench vice or a heck of long lever to undo.