DT Swiss

Ratchet DEG DF Upgrade Kit - 0/14 deg, 54t

DT Swiss Ratchet DEG DF Upgrade Kit - 0/14 deg, 54t adds tunable “Degrees of Freedom” to any Ratchet DEG-equipped hub, letting the freehub rotate a controlled amount before engagement. That deliberate free movement is designed to reduce anti-squat forces and pedal kickback influence on rear suspension, helping a full-suspension bike track the ground more freely through square-edge hits and high-speed chatter.

This upgrade swaps in the hub’s threaded ring and ratchets, delivering a simple, low-maintenance solution that preserves the core durability and service approach of the DT Swiss Ratchet system while adding an adjustment lever for ride feel and kinematics tuning.

• Two engagement modes in one kit - Choose 0° (traditional immediate engagement feel) or 14° of freehub rotation to reduce chain-driven suspension interference
• 54-tooth ratchets - Provides 54t engagement in both modes for a fast pickup feel once the system engages
• Anti–pedal kickback design - Helps limit kickback feedback and harshness in rough terrain by allowing controlled freehub movement before driving the wheel
• Ratchet DEG compatibility - Built as an upgrade for all Ratchet DEG freehub systems/hubs
• Tool-free mode changes - Switch between 0° and 14° setups without tools after installation
• Simple service model - No additional external mechanisms; maintenance requirements remain in line with a classic DT Swiss Ratchet setup