DT SWISS ratchet hub upgrade

[AaronJones509]

Hi all,

I have a vitus e-sommet which has the DT SWISS H1900 hybrid wheels on it. The rear hub has the dt Swiss 18t ratchet system currently. Looking to upgrade this to a 54t ratchet for better engagement and noise.

Would a quicker engagement hub have an effect on the way the motor performs?

Thanks

 

[Stihldog]

Hi all,

I have a vitus e-sommet which has the DT SWISS H1900 hybrid wheels on it. The rear hub has the dt Swiss 18t ratchet system currently. Looking to upgrade this to a 54t ratchet for better engagement and noise.

Would a quicker engagement hub have an effect on the way the motor performs?

Thanks

A quicker engagement hub had an effect on the way I perform. The assist from the motor never changed, whether I was climbing or descending. The change was immediately noticeable, especially on technical rooty/rocky climbs. I had fewer peddle strikes likely from the faster engagement and the ability to stop peddling and then quickly go.

I currently have the Project 3-2-1 hub, 32 spoke, 220(?) POE. An increase in POE, on whatever hub you choose, can be an improvement.

 

[Jackware]

Check out this earlier thread;

DT ratchet teeth 54T vs 36T vs stock 18T for ebike

I never understood how people say 54t contacting at the same time has less secure engagement when an i9 Hydra only has 2 tiny pawls contacting only 2 points on a 108t at a time, 3 pairs in phase....(more than 2 times smaller contact points than a 54t ratchet). I guess the drag in 54t in...

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