Dt Swiss 340 Rear Hub

[spalm12]

Has anyone had experience with a rear DT Swiss 340 hub? Any feed back? If being used for an aggressive trail/all mountain bike is it worth it to go up to the 440 hub? I know that both hubs use the star ratchet system, which seems cool. Any feedback is greatly appreciated - thank you

[sanjuro]

I am not sure why an overbuilt freehub body is critical for dh applications. I think XC guys probably put more power and abuse a rear hub than a freerider.

I use a 240 for my trail bike, btw.

[spalm12]

You make a good point. But in general, does the star ratchet system work well? From what i've briefly seen/read they seem nice and noisey:brows:

[sanjuro]

Knowing how cheapo hubs work, with tiny springs and pawls (picture is of a better Ringle hub, many hubs just have 2 pawls), DT's star ratchet system has better engagement and fewer smaller parts as well. I have used 240's and Chris King's hubs, and they work great.

http://www.bikepro.com/products/hubs/hubs_jpg/d1dd_ringle_pawl.jpg

http://www.dtswiss.com/data/images/ACC_SMALL_30429151109.jpg