DT SWISS | Star Ratchet Upgrade | PURE SOUND| Double the Engagement | Comparison | 18T - 36T

More Buzz and twice the engagement. Installation upgrade, angle of engagement, sound and weight comparison between the 18T and 36T star ratchet.

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[Rolzhey]

The production is better than most over 500k channels

[mikeburton]

I “upgraded” my roval slx40’s to the 36 tooth after I convinced myself it was what a sprinter would do. I thought it was great but in races everybody commented they always knew exactly where I was... it is a bit loud. For kicks I just went back to the old 16’s. Probably a better upgrade for a mtn bike.

[Cycle]

I just did this upgrade on my 2020 Roubaix Expert. Great upgrade in my opinion.

[TTBokTV]

great video, thanks for this video. more power to your channel.

[michaelt]

The 54T was worth the upgrade, do it....Not noisy at all, kinda sweet sounding.
Grease is OIL (Different viscosity's) + SOAP (+ Other ingredients), the soap is what 'STICKS' the grease to the surface.
Most soaps are hydrophilic (Absorbs water) causing the grease to get that grey foamy look.
Marine grease is oil + lithium complex with anti rust and corrosion additives that REPELS WATER.
Boat trailers that load regularly that don't use marine grease in the wheel bearings....I don't want to be the person driving behind them down the highway.
Anything on the transom, bottom gears or internals on a boat, this is the stuff to use...WATER is repelled by this product (Marine Grease) and is great on anything exposed to water.
Works @#!%&! great on a bike and isn't over priced, repacked product (Phil Woods).

I have the 54T upgrade and use Marine Grease on the ratchet....Pretty blue color as well.

[leftymadrid]

Excellent video
Straight to the point for sure!!! :-) :-)

[johnnygreeko]

You pissed off a few bees. BEEEE careful :) Great vid.

[LuisManuelHdez]

I find the 36t is lacking engagement for climbing tech trails. Bought the 54t kit and I'm hoping for better results. Should really come standard on these pricey carbon hops! But as we know.. easy money for DT.😂

[johanneshuovinen]

Why is this your last bike video, and why did you stop making them?

[Fincher]

I tuned my one to verry loud one =P It is the only video on my channel =)

[stevencgal]

Hi, I like to thank you for producing this great video that's educational and easy to understand how ratchets work. I like to ask you a question. Appreciate very much if you are able to clear my doubts. I have recently bought a Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2. I understand from my local Giant distributor that the hub used on its SLR carbon wheel disc is having 18t ratchet. However, they do not want to reveal if the hub is a DT Swiss hub. Any idea on this? If it is a DT Swiss, I like to purchase my own ratchet upgrade kit from 18t to 54t. Thank you in advance.

[mazditzo]

loud and affordable freehub is hope, lol

[rightcoastermtb]

wow, that engagement difference is pretty significant. how much would that 18-36 upgrade cost?

[vicentelavergnie]

Que modelo de masa es esa ?? Dt swiss....

[mdrummond]

Just bought the same m1700 wheel, if I wipe out some extra grease, will my hub sound more like this, it’s pretty quiet, .

[muhammadrehman]

Do you have to have dt Swiss hubs for this to work ?

[captaincommodore]

So in case I want a less annoying and more silent hub I go with 18 teeth?

[adriansue]

Here's a fun idea:
since 36 is an even multiple of 18.
What if you installed an 18 star meshing with a 36?
in theory,
you still get the 36 position 10degree ratcheting, but now instead of just throwing away the old stars, you have created two identical sets; one as a spare.
double the value?

[douglasmcclellan]

Great for Mt bikes, but how does a DT Swiss hub perform on a road bike freewheeling down a steep hill? I can tell you that compared to a wheel, such as a Zipp wheel with a 188 hub on a spin test, the Zipp will spin at least 10x longer, and you don't need ear plugs. DM

[JasonChambersPhoto]

My ratchets have worn already after owning my 1501 wheels that came on my m team Orbea Rallon. Probably had around 15-20 hours riding.