Upgrading DT Swiss 370 rear hub
I’m not 100% happy with the engagement on this hub that came with my bike last year. I see there is an upgrade kit to the star ratchet, but the debate rages on mtbr whether the $$ is worth it or if I should just rebuild with something better all together (which doesn’t really make sense until I blow it up). What day ye?
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Upgrading DT Swiss 370 rear hub
My 370s have pawls. I think they all do. Have you pulled the freehub body to be sure?
Upgrading DT Swiss 370 rear hub
Buy a new 350 hub ($275) with the same flange spacing. Use the same spokes and relace it your self. Have a shop true it up. ($40). Sell the 370 ($75) Cheaper in the long run
To convert a DT pawl hub to star ratchet you need to buy:
Ring nut (HXDXXX00N1131S) $15
Ring nut spacer (part not found?)
Star ratchet $100
Bushing (part not found)
Free hub $75
End cap $23
Tools: or shop time ($40)
Ring nut remover tool (3 pawl) (HXTXXX00N5266S) $75
Ring nut install tool (star ratchet) (HXTXXX00N5027S) $75
My quick math has $240 in for a new 350 hub with a sale of the old one. Or $270 in parts to upgrade the hub.
I’d rather sell a 370 hub then have a bunch of loose parts left over.