{"product_id":"dt-swiss-exp-ratchet-upgrade","title":"DT Swiss EXP Ratchet Upgrade","description":"\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThis upgrade kit is designed specifically for newer DT Swiss hubs utilizing the single-spring Ratchet EXP system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e. Upgrading to a 54-tooth ratchet reduces your engagement delay to 6.6°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e, improving pedal response on technical climbs and power delivery out of tight corners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eHub Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eDT Swiss 240 EXP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Current generation EXP models)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eDT Swiss 180 EXP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Current generation EXP models)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eFactory wheelsets built with newer DT 240\/180 EXP hubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eHow to Identify Your System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eTo verify your hub type, pull your freehub body straight off the axle[\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=E\u0026amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fvertexaisearch.cloud.google.com%2Fgrounding-api-redirect%2FAUZIYQHknoi8HcoNHzHDY7xEZmUyPNjrwD91E3tbjIQoqQycBx-few9G2oqfVpa82uCbITI-CtsZ7DX19aeW6IxLApStYP_7E-meU0Ge_pfh727Gqa2K8Jn4HB-Jm7YzgQ6tcOWS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e]. If your hub uses the Ratchet EXP system, you will find\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eOnly one loose, moving star ratchet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eA single cylindrical spring that sits inside the freehub body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe opposing drive ratchet is a threaded ring permanently installed directly into the hub shell itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe hub shell will typically have \"Ratchet EXP\" laser-etched onto its body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eWhat is Included in this Kit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e(1) Threaded EXP Inboard Drive Ring (36-Tooth or 54-Tooth)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e(1) Outboard Moving EXP Star Ratchet (36-Tooth or 54-Tooth)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e(1) Cylindrical Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e(1) Shim \/ Washer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e(1) Container of DT Swiss Special Grease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eInstallation Tool Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eTo install this upgrade kit, a proprietary DT Swiss EXP drive ring removal tool is required to unthread the stock inboard drive ring from the hub shell and thread in the new one\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e. A bearing press tool may also be required, as the drive-side hub shell bearing sits directly behind this drive ring and must be pressed back into place during assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eNote: This kit is not compatible with classic Star Ratchet, Ratchet LN, or Ratchet DEG hubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DT Swiss","offers":[{"title":"54t Star Ratchets","offer_id":53731761324339,"sku":null,"price":148.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36t Star Ratchets","offer_id":53731761357107,"sku":null,"price":133.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/1530\/2707\/files\/dt0230.jpg?v=1785174851","url":"https:\/\/loamlabsusa.com\/products\/dt-swiss-exp-ratchet-upgrade","provider":"LoamLabs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}