MarcHD Posted July 2, 2019 Share Does anyone here use the "special DT Swiss" ratchet grease? I would not believe that bike shops have a R200 pot of grease sitting there just for DT Swiss hubs?I'm sure I can help here Quagga. We have lots of these in stock and will be happy to send a tub to your preferred LBS. Please note however, that it is essential that one uses this grease in servicing their star ratchet hubs as it is a very specific formula used! Quagga 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopkop Posted July 2, 2019 Share Does anyone know what system comes stock in Roval CLX50 wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_Kooi Posted July 2, 2019 Share I'm sure I can help here Quagga. We have lots of these in stock and will be happy to send a tub to your preferred LBS. Please note however, that it is essential that one uses this grease in servicing their star ratchet hubs as it is a very specific formula used! I just laughed out loud in the office and realised I should get back to work. DirtyFrank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcHD Posted July 2, 2019 Share Does anyone here use the "special DT Swiss" ratchet grease? I would not believe that bike shops have a R200 pot of grease sitting there just for DT Swiss hubs?It must also be said Quagga, that with so many bike brands using DT SWISS internals on their OEM wheels it actually isn't just a R200 tub of grease for the odd DT hub service, but rather an absolutely integral part of any workshop's arsenal! To give you an idea of how many brands have either in the past, or still continue to use DT SWISS internals in a large number of their wheels... Giant Bicycles,SpecializedScott (either DT wheels, or Syncros wheels with DT internals)Santa CruzKTMStorckBMCNorcoYeti As you can see they are the most widely used hub internals on the market! Hope this helps DieselnDust and Traveler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted July 2, 2019 Share Does anyone here use the "special DT Swiss" ratchet grease? I would not believe that bike shops have a R200 pot of grease sitting there just for DT Swiss hubs? Currently I'm using Chris King ring Drive grease and all of my DT SWISS 240s and Chris King hubs have been working reliably for years. The DTSwiss star ratchet grease is very similar to Molykote Tp42,This is a higher tackiness anti seize compound used where high pressure loading is experienced and good water resistance is required. It does not get more sticky when exposed to water which is why DT specify this product. Normal grease absorbs water into the soap and the consistency increases forming sticky paste that can result in the star ratchets not engaging properly. With the Chris KingRing drive you have a low consistency grease NLGI 00 with solid lubricants and very high shear lube oil along with PFTE. It does require more regular servicing. Quagga and MarcHD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted July 2, 2019 Share It must also be said Quagga, that with so many bike brands using DT SWISS internals on their OEM wheels it actually isn't just a R200 tub of grease for the odd DT hub service, but rather an absolutely integral part of any workshop's arsenal! To give you an idea of how many brands have either in the past, or still continue to use DT SWISS internals in a large number of their wheels... Giant Bicycles,SpecializedScott (either DT wheels, or Syncros wheels with DT internals)Santa CruzKTMStorckBMCNorcoYetiCannondale Hollowgram Ai Wheelsets ( I suspect their KNOT wheels also use DT Swiss rebranded hubs) As you can see they are the most widely used hub internals on the market! Hope this helps MarcHD and Quagga 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcHD Posted July 2, 2019 Share I just laughed out loud in the office and realised I should get back to work. Clearly you're an expert then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcHD Posted July 2, 2019 Share It must also be said Quagga, that with so many bike brands using DT SWISS internals on their OEM wheels it actually isn't just a R200 tub of grease for the odd DT hub service, but rather an absolutely integral part of any workshop's arsenal! To give you an idea of how many brands have either in the past, or still continue to use DT SWISS internals in a large number of their wheels... Giant Bicycles,SpecializedScott (either DT wheels, or Syncros wheels with DT internals)Santa CruzKTMStorckBMCNorcoYetiCannondale Hollowgram Ai Wheelsets ( I suspect their KNOT wheels also use DT Swiss rebranded hubs) As you can see they are the most widely used hub internals on the market! Hope this helps I was inundated with calls while typing that and left out good ol Cannondale. Thanks for noticing! That's literally all four of the "big brands" in SA (namely Giant, Specialized, Scott and Cannondale) that use DT internals. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted July 2, 2019 Share I just laughed out loud in the office and realised I should get back to work. Well if you want the longest service interval and best longevity for your hub investment then he is 110% correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_Kooi Posted July 2, 2019 Share Clearly you're an expert then Nope, not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcHD Posted July 2, 2019 Share Does anyone know what system comes stock in Roval CLX50 wheels? From Specialized's website: Rear HubRim: Roval AF1, CeramicSpeed bearings, DT Swiss 240 internals, 11-speedDisc: Roval AFD2, Centerlock, CeramicSpeed bearings, DT Swiss 240 internals, 11-speed, QR or 142x12mm thru-axle end cap Quagga 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopkop Posted July 2, 2019 Share From Specialized's website: Rear HubRim: Roval AF1, CeramicSpeed bearings, DT Swiss 240 internals, 11-speedDisc: Roval AFD2, Centerlock, CeramicSpeed bearings, DT Swiss 240 internals, 11-speed, QR or 142x12mm thru-axle end cap Sorry I meant to say which ratchet setup 18, 36 or 54? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted July 2, 2019 Share Sorry I meant to say which ratchet setup 18, 36 or 54? I think most OEM hubs are fitted with the 18T star ratchet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcHD Posted July 2, 2019 Share Sorry I meant to say which ratchet setup 18, 36 or 54?240s and 350 hubs use the star ratchet internals. Not sure on which model those Roval wheels have, but in the past Specialized have usually always fitted their's with 54T as standard. Specialized are cool like that it seems Traveler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted July 2, 2019 Share It must also be said Quagga, that with so many bike brands using DT SWISS internals on their OEM wheels it actually isn't just a R200 tub of grease for the odd DT hub service, but rather an absolutely integral part of any workshop's arsenal! To give you an idea of how many brands have either in the past, or still continue to use DT SWISS internals in a large number of their wheels... Giant Bicycles,SpecializedScott (either DT wheels, or Syncros wheels with DT internals)Santa CruzKTMStorckBMCNorcoYeti As you can see they are the most widely used hub internals on the market! Hope this helps Which of these are compatible with the Shimano Micro Spline freehub ? BaGearA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted July 2, 2019 Share Which of these are compatible with the Shimano Micro Spline freehub ? good question> i'd like to know as well. I suspect that they're all compatible since the internal parts are usually the freehub, star ratchets, springs and free hub bearing with the freehub end cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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