Star Ratchet Upgrade Kit
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Star Ratchet Upgrade Kit
If you're looking for quicker engagement on your pedal stroke, DT Swiss offers a Star Ratchet Upgrade Kit to make its stock 18t hubs more responsive. The kit comes with a set of two of DT's signature ratchet rings, along with a pot of the grease that the manufacturer recommends for installation. Upgrade a set of 180 (non-exp), 190 ceramic, 240 (non-exp), 350, or 440 freeride hubs with the kit to take advantage of quicker engagement for covering attacks on the road or popping across obstacles on the trail.
Details
- Upgrade kit to enhance your DT Swiss hubs
- 36T increases engagement to 10 degrees over the standard 18t
- 54T increases engagement to 6.66 degrees
- Compatible with 180 (non-exp), 190 ceramic, 240 (non-exp), 350 and 440 series hubs
- Item #DTS000U
- Material
- aluminum
- Hub Type
- DT Swiss
- Claimed Weight
- 0.6oz
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4.5 based on 7 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 23, 2024
DT Swiss Ratchet upgrade
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Great upgrade to my DT Swiss hub. Super easy to install (5 minutes max) and worth the money. Way better power engagement. Helps a bunch on little tech sections where you need to half stroke to avoid a peddle strike.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
July 10, 2024
Better...But not what I expected
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 160
I upgraded my Tarmac S-Works to the 54 tooth kit. While I greased it well, I find that the lower count ratchets actually coast faster than my 54 tooth ones. I think there is just more friction because there are more teeth. That said, it is a bit handy in a group ride setting where you may need to slow but don't need to hit the brakes. I think the upgrade was worth it, but don't expect a faster coast because of it. You'll slow faster while coasting, but this is not bad necessarily.
April 11, 2024
DT Swiss 36t Star Ratchet
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Arrived very quickly. It was super easy to uninstall my previous 18t ratchet and install the new 36t ratchet. Anyone can do it (besides, many YouTube videos show how to exactly do it). I find the price a bit high for what it is but, after looking at other online stores, none comes lower than Competitive Cyclist and I trust this store more than any other store for bicycle-related products.
July 24, 2023
More Buzz for the bucks!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Love this quick and easy upgrade. Its not the cheapest let's face it, but will it give your bike more engagement climbing and a slight buzzy nosie with is nice. We're always in the hills so i appreciate less drag from the cranks. Looking forward to that 54 maybe...
April 14, 2021
The special sauce, indeed!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 36
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 155
I see many comments slinging their way around on this thread, so let me give you my smack. I ride road and I ride Campagnolo and of course a DT Swiss hub on my Lightweights and let me say that while I moved from the stock 18T up to the 36T it is quite an improvement when instant engagement means everything -- however, I wish I would have gone to the 54T. Even though the difference, ratio-wise, is little more than a hairs-difference, I still need it. As far as noise in concerned, that depends on your frame -- I run Lightweight carbon wheels on a magnesium frame, and yes, it does sound like a rage of bees swarming, the frame helps with this echo though. Bottom line, IMO, if you're going to make the move go straight up 54T and break down with the extra few bucks -- you won't be sorry. Cheers!
March 14, 2021
Great addition to my wheels-45t upgrade
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Was quite surprised by how much difference this made on my wheel. A lot more snappy when changing climbing cadence and quite more engagement while spinning above 95RPM or so.
October 17, 2020
Nice addition to your gravel/trail setup
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 36T
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 195
I have 2 sets of wheels for my 2016 Specialized Diverge Pro. One setup for the road and the 2nd for trails/gravel. Put this in the gravel wheels. Will you notice the 9g savings in rotating weight? Hell no. Will you notice the faster engagement and the change in tone sound wise. YES. I like it! I always prefer the ratchet design over the pawl designs with the “angry bees” annoyance. Your call if it is worth the rather steep price. Now I have the “official” DT Swiss grease. Ha! Any different that the white lithium grease I’ve been using? Who knows? I’m enjoying the switch!
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February 14, 2021
54t compatible for Road Bike Wheelset. DT Swiss 48?Dicut.?
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
November 14, 2020