Are DT Swiss 350 hubs loud?

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.

Are DT Swiss hubs worth it?

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.

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).

Where are DT Swiss hubs made?

In addition to DT Swiss’ headquarters in Biel-Bienne, Switzerland, the company has production and sales sites in five other countries: Taiwan, Germany, United States, France, and Poland.

Are Hope hubs worth it?

The Hope Pro4 hubs offer a great bang for your buck. Durable, light weight, an array of anodized colors, and good engagement are just a few of the attributes of this value pack hubset. If you want a high performance hub without the high price. the Hope Pro4 hubs can’t be beat.

Are enve hubs good?

The Enve hubs were great and that’s what we would expect from a premium brand like Enve. While there are a lot of hub companies to choose from and Enve in the past has partnered with DT Swiss and Chris King, we have a feeling that some of those offerings will be phased out.

Are noisy hubs better?

Yes, but not completely silent. Many mechanics have been successful at quieting down their Chris King, DT Swiss or other ratchet style hubs by adding extra grease to the engagement and drag points within the freehub mechanism. This, unfortunately, doesn’t last long, as the grease tends to migrate out during use.

Is a loud Hub good?

In many cases, a louder hub signifies faster engagement, which is part of the reason that those extra decibels are desirable.