DT Swiss 54t Star Ratchet Kit
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BT180
Max Pfaff
This is the bit proving difficult. Thought I was on 18T but seen some things suggesting i have 36T. Will need to check the hubs.Tempted to from my 18t but in no rush to.
Dibs your 36t if you upgrade (if you're currently on 36t )
More worth it if you're currently on 18t
LPG
likes thicc birds
You should be able to check by slowly backpedaling by hand a full revolution and count the clicks. Saves you taking the hub apart.
Nambra
Definitely should have gone to specsavers
If you have DT Swiss built wheels like XM or EX 1500 series, they'll be 36T, the 1700's will be 18T.
I've heard that the 54T are more prone to breaking too, but have never run them so can't speak from experience. I find 36T to be fine for everything I ride.
I've heard that the 54T are more prone to breaking too, but have never run them so can't speak from experience. I find 36T to be fine for everything I ride.
BT180
Max Pfaff
I have OEM spec EX1501 Spline 1s from 2016. So most likely 36T? 54T a worthy upgrade?
bear the bear
Is a real bear
I've done it on a couple of sets... worth will depend on where/ how you ride. If do a lot of techy type climbing the higher POE is worth it.
BT180
Max Pfaff
Yes, well that would be nice!
BT180
Max Pfaff
Yep, I ride a lot of rocky/tech climbs. I hear and feel that slight delay in grabbing on descents too, when i'm trying to put in a hot one. What's your experience with the longevity?
DMan
shawly the least hangeriest guy on rotorburn
I run i9 hubs on hope rims. Love the engagement. So quick
JTmofo
XC Enthusiast
Stick with the 36t. The difference between 18t to 36t is supposed to be noticeably different than from 36t to 54t.
I've put a 54t in my mates DT Swiss 240 / Enves..... so.... meh... I don't see much difference compare to the jump from 18t to 36t.
Fwiw, other mate bought DT Swiss 1501 and the had 18t standard .. pretty shitty for a $1200 Wheelset.
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I've put a 54t in my mates DT Swiss 240 / Enves..... so.... meh... I don't see much difference compare to the jump from 18t to 36t.
Fwiw, other mate bought DT Swiss 1501 and the had 18t standard .. pretty shitty for a $1200 Wheelset.
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bear the bear
Is a real bear
No issues, don't know of anyone that has other than what's posted on forums.....
I ran the 54t for 6 months on my old bike and it has almost instant engagement & makes a crazy buzzing sound that is almost louder than a hope freewheel . I removed the star ratchet a week ago as I was going to put in in the DT hub on my new bike & it looks like new with no damage to the teeth. Unfortunately the freewheel on my new bike is the DT one with pawls so if anyone wants a 54t ratchet for $100 posted get in touch.
Oddjob
Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
Nambra
Definitely should have gone to specsavers
Not sure about 2016 as I think the new series Spline came out in 2017 which is what I have. That said, the 2016 DT Swiss Spline Techbook says that the EX1501 has a 36T ratchet already. Easy to check: lift the rear of the bike, spin the rear wheel slowly in the forward direction one revolution and count the ratchet clicks. If it's only 18 clicks then a 36T or 54T upgrade is going to feel a lot nicer.
BT180
Max Pfaff
Cheers, will do the test and work out what i have.