Are DT Swiss 350 hubs loud?

The Hope hub was really loud, which usually wouldn’t be a deterrent. But, after a demo day at a LBS and riding a bike with the DT 350 hub and hearing how quiet it was, it quickly became a consideration. I went with the DT hub and after a few rides, this thing is almost silent.

Where are DT Swiss 350 hubs made?

With a boom in the global market, modern materials and production methods, DT Swiss have established production sites across the world – there’s Grand Junction, Colorado, DT Asia in Taiwan, DT France, and DT Poland as the wheel-building centre (no hoops are built in bulk in Biel any more).

Are DT Swiss hubs good?

If you have a lot of DT Swiss hubs as I do, it’s money well spent. I rarely have to do extensive service on my hubs, but I have replaced some bearings from time to time and having the proper tools to do it comes in handy. The bottom line is these hubs provide good performance for their price.

Are DT Swiss 370 hubs loud?

Registered. I haven’t had any problems with engagement of the pawls on my DT 370 hub, but they are very loud when coasting along. You can hear the “click click click” from a mile away. Other than that, I’ve been happy with them.

Why are DT Swiss hubs so loud?

Loudness in the freehub/freebody is usually due to the very light oil used to lubricate the inner parts. Thicker oil can be used to lessen the noise and even grease in some cases, but it’s high viscosity is pointed at for not being so efficient.

How big is a DT Swiss 350 hub?

DT Swiss 350 Hub, 6-Bolt, Front 100mm Actual Hub Weight = 173g DT Swiss 350 Hub, 6-Bolt, Front 110mm Actual Hub Weight = 179g DT Swiss 350 Hub, 6-Bolt, XD 142mm, Actual Hub Weights = 278g DT Swiss 350 6-Bolt XD 148mm Actual Hub Weight = 274g

What makes the DT Swiss 350 a dependable partner?

A dependable hub The freehub Ratchet System makes the 350 the dependable partner for any ride. Notool Concept Plug-in hub construction allows for quick and tool-free maintenance. New endcaps The new shape of the end caps facilitates disassembly and thus speeds up handling requiring disassembly.

What’s the difference between front and rear hubs?

Front hubs, despite of the brand are actually a tube that houses an axle, bearings, and a disc brake mount. While rear hubs also highlight a catch and freehub, the idea and performance of which can vary greatly from kind to make.

What are the weights of the hub brands?

Below we’ve scaled and recorded the weights of several different hub brands, as weights listed online aren’t always accurate. For quick reference to a certain brand click one of these links: Industry Nine, DT Swiss, Chris King, Onyx, Hope, White Industries, Shimano XTR, Project 321, Prolific.