DT SWISS Africa: Tech Q&A

[Hairy]

Felt like a monkey when I pulled a pair out last time, good to know its more universally accepted then I thought. 

 

At least wrapped some leather around them

BOOM ... I have used the exact same specialist "tool" with leather wrapped around the spoke!

[Bicycle Supply Chain]

I use these daily and it’s fantastic. Best I’ve used.

 

https://uniortools.com/eng/product/1753-2B-straight-pull-spoke-pliers#947101

Edited May 8, 2021 by boosted gp

[MarcHD]

I use these daily and it’s fantastic. Best I’ve used.

 

https://uniortools.com/eng/product/1753-2B-straight-pull-spoke-pliers#947101

 

Unior make some great tools! Regret not signing that brand a few years back

[NotShatterProof]

On 5/8/2021 at 9:43 PM, Bicycle Supply Chain said:

I use these daily and it’s fantastic. Best I’ve used.

 

https://uniortools.com/eng/product/1753-2B-straight-pull-spoke-pliers#947101

Does look good. Can they be purchased here (as in South Africa)?

[MarcHD]

On 5/25/2021 at 10:53 AM, NotShatterProof said:

Does look good. Can they be purchased here (as in South Africa)?

Apologies for missing your comment!

Suspect the new site updates have changed the way in which users are notified of posts/comments/tags as I don't recall seeing any mail come through...

I think the Torque Zone guys up in Gauteng are the official importers. 

https://www.torqzoneacademy.co.za/

[NotShatterProof]

Excellent. Thanks. I'll see what I can arrange. Apologies for the long delay but I only happened to see this because I was reading another thread and it popped up a notification.

[Danger Dassie]

On 6/14/2021 at 2:06 PM, MarcHD said:

Apologies for missing your comment!

Suspect the new site updates have changed the way in which users are notified of posts/comments/tags as I don't recall seeing any mail come through...

I think the Torque Zone guys up in Gauteng are the official importers. 

https://www.torqzoneacademy.co.za/

Yes, Graeme Stickells. All round good oke and background, worked as an assistant director at SAQA and a retired SANDF Major. 

[MarcHD]

On 8/4/2021 at 2:31 PM, NotShatterProof said:

Excellent. Thanks. I'll see what I can arrange. Apologies for the long delay but I only happened to see this because I was reading another thread and it popped up a notification.

No problem!

Your reply didn't show up as a notification either, new settings for Bikehub it would seem... 

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

On 5/3/2021 at 2:17 PM, Alouette3 said:

What is the official DT approved tool or best way to hold a straight pull spoke and stop it from rotating while working on nipples?

Throw the round straight pull spokes in the bin and replace with bladed spokes, which you can hold with a slotted tool.

Every single Roval wheel I rebuild.

[Alouette3]

Rebuilt my wheels with new rims, hassle was mostly with undoing the straight pull spokes, once cleaned and lubed had surprisingly little hassle with the straight pull spokes spinning. Used a strip of masking tape as a flag to track any spinning or twisting.

[MarcHD]

On 8/6/2021 at 3:37 PM, Alouette3 said:

Rebuilt my wheels with new rims, hassle was mostly with undoing the straight pull spokes, once cleaned and lubed had surprisingly little hassle with the straight pull spokes spinning. Used a strip of masking tape as a flag to track any spinning or twisting.

Nice! 

Personally a huge fan of straightpull (as is DT Swiss) the frustrations, perceived or real, are negligible compared to their benefits

[Hairy]

On 8/6/2021 at 3:37 PM, Alouette3 said:

Rebuilt my wheels with new rims, hassle was mostly with undoing the straight pull spokes, once cleaned and lubed had surprisingly little hassle with the straight pull spokes spinning. Used a strip of masking tape as a flag to track any spinning or twisting.

Double like your masking tape trick

[MarcHD]

Hello Hubbers!

 

Been a while...

Just thought I would remind everyone of the existence of this forum/thread should there be any questions, technical or general, pertaining to DT Swiss that we can perhaps assist with.

 

Stay well!

[Old and Slow]

Good day

I've got a set of DT Swiss wheels that I would like to replace the bearings on, but would like to do so myself.

The hubs are 340's from a set of M1700 Spline 2 wheels. How do I source the correct bearings and are there any specials tools I need to acquire in order to do the job?

Thanks,

Trashy

[MarcHD]

25 minutes ago, Trashy said:

Good day

I've got a set of DT Swiss wheels that I would like to replace the bearings on, but would like to do so myself.

The hubs are 340's from a set of M1700 Spline 2 wheels. How do I source the correct bearings and are there any specials tools I need to acquire in order to do the job?

Thanks,

Trashy

Hi there,

 

Thanks for reaching out.

All our product pages have a hyperlink out to the correlating DT Swiss service page where you can find all the applicable spares required.

Example: https://getstokedonline.co.za/product/dt-swiss-350-6-bolt-boost-disc-rear-hubs-148mm-xd/

 

In the link you will see the following products and tools are required for a basic service:

- Special Grease

- Lockring removal tool

- Locking (if required)

- 6902 bearing tool 

- 6902 bearings (if required)

- Spacer (if required)

 

There are additional tools and spares required for a complete overhaul, however some of these are not yet listed on our consumer direct portal due to their low value and therefore would require my sending these parts to your preferred local dealer.

 

Here is a link on how to service the hubs: 

 

Hope this helps - please feel free to get in touch should you have any further questions.

 

Edited October 1, 2021 by MarcHD

[Old and Slow]

1 hour ago, MarcHD said:

Hi there,

 

Thanks for reaching out.

All our product pages have a hyperlink out to the correlating DT Swiss service page where you can find all the applicable spares required.

Example: https://getstokedonline.co.za/product/dt-swiss-350-6-bolt-boost-disc-rear-hubs-148mm-xd/

 

In the link you will see the following products and tools are required for a basic service:

- Special Grease

- Lockring removal tool

- Locking (if required)

- 6902 bearing tool 

- 6902 bearings (if required)

- Spacer (if required)

 

There are additional tools and spares required for a complete overhaul, however some of these are not yet listed on our consumer direct portal due to their low value and therefore would require my sending these parts to your preferred local dealer.

 

Here is a link on how to service the hubs: 

 

Hope this helps - please feel free to get in touch should you have any further questions.

 

Thanks for the information and the links provided. Does the 340 use the same parts as the 350?

I have struggled to find information about the 350 straight pull hubs online.