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DT Swiss

Ratchet DF
September 23, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner

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Upgrade with updates in exchange for pedal kickback: DT Swiss Ratchet DF – Does it make sense? We tested it!

Last year, DT Swiss introduced "Degrees of Freedom"—a system for reducing pedal kickback on full-suspension mountain bikes, initially compatible only with DT Swiss DEG hubs. Now, the DF system is also available as an upgrade kit for ratchet hubs, offering a wider adjustment range of 0° to 40°. We took a look at how it all works—read more …

September 23, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner
June 1, 2026of Caspar Gebel

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DT Swiss ARC Dicut 1100: Fast with proven brakes

DT Swiss ARC Dicut 1100 Review: Rim brake wheels remain highly popular with the Swiss manufacturer and are available in a wide variety – from lightweight mountain bike wheels to aerodynamically optimized carbon models that would suit a classic rim brake bike perfectly. Disc brakes are superior – that's undeniable. But despite the many… read more

June 1, 2026of Caspar Gebel
The new DT Swiss 1500 MTB wheel series
April 10, 2026of Andrew Waldera

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Made for genuine enthusiasm: The new DT Swiss 1500 MTB wheel series

Product News: With the goal of not just meeting expectations, but igniting genuine enthusiasm, DT Swiss is launching its new 1500 MTB wheel series. The target group is clearly defined: riders with precision and a touch of eccentricity in their style. The new wheels are lighter and more dynamic, adding extra liveliness to the ride… read more

April 10, 2026of Andrew Waldera
April 9, 2026of Andrew Waldera

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Wheelsets designed for modern XC bikes and UCI World Cup competitions: The new Reserve 30|XC wheels

Product News: Modern XC race bikes feature wider tires, more suspension travel, and geometries that allow riders to push the limits even further. As the courses become increasingly steep and technically demanding, the world's best riders need highly advanced components without compromising on weight. With the new 30|XC… read more

April 9, 2026of Andrew Waldera
14 January 2026of Andrew Waldera

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Performance gain without added weight or extra cost: Reserve MTB wheelsets with DT Swiss DF hubs

Product News: US-based wheel specialist Reserve now exclusively offers aftermarket wheels with DT Swiss DF hubs. The innovative "Degree of Freedom" technology decouples the rear triangle from the drivetrain – for improved riding performance and elimination of pedal kickback. And all this without added weight or price. Reserve now offers almost every… read more

14 January 2026of Andrew Waldera
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