In this chapter we explain the technologies that the manufacturer uses for this product.
Ratchet LN
Toothed lock washers instead of pawls. The simultaneous meshing of toothed lock washers ensures a larger contact area and a more even distribution of the load. The result: outstanding reliability. The modular design of the hub also enables the pressure angle and the freewheel body to be easily adjusted. With the Ratchet LN, DT Swiss pawl systems can be converted to the Ratchet system. To enable this conversion, the seal of the freewheel system was attached to the freewheel body and not, as with the other ratchet systems, on the hub shell.
Tubeless
All DT Swiss wheels are tubeless ready and the ASM versions are supplied with the tubeless tape and the corresponding valves fitted.
Pro lock
In the Pro Lock process, a two-component adhesive is injected into the nipple thread, which enables extremely durable impellers to be built. As soon as the nipples are screwed in, the adhesive is activated, which hardens completely after approx. 6 - 7 hours at room temperature. Repeated re-centering is possible without any problems, whereby the adhesive force decreases slightly with each re-centering.
Pressure angle
The pressure angle is the largest possible angle that the freewheel body can turn until the teeth of the freewheel body completely mesh and the hub shell is accelerated. In the opinion of DT Swiss, 36 intervention points represent the best optimization within the three-dimensional perspective in terms of reliability, weight and intervention points, taking into account factors such as suspension, maximum free travel (backlash) and pedal kickback.
warehouse
DT Swiss hubs are designed in such a way that they function optimally once they are installed in a bicycle. In order to achieve this, the clamping force created by the wheel fastening system must be taken into account when designing the hub. Optimal turning properties without adjustable bearing play.
Experience and craftsmanship
Every DT Swiss balance bike is handcrafted. The concept of manual production is not only a guarantee for a stable and durable impeller. Know-how and, above all, experience are required to manufacture a high-quality wheelset.