--- product_id: 360908684 title: "DT SwissTyres & Tubes" brand: "dt swiss" price: "£470.89" currency: GBP in_stock: true category: "Dt Swiss" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/360908684-dt-swisstyres-and-tubes store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 20% lighter weight Ratchet EXP tech No-tool servicing DT SwissTyres & Tubes **Brand:** dt swiss **Price:** £470.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Ride Swiss Precision. Own the Road. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** DT SwissTyres & Tubes by dt swiss - **How much does it cost?** £470.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/360908684-dt-swisstyres-and-tubes) ## Best For - dt swiss enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dt swiss brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Lightweight & Stiff:** Up to 20% lighter than previous models, with improved bearing alignment for unmatched stiffness and durability. - • **Custom Steel Bearings:** Built for longevity and smooth performance, these bearings keep you rolling season after season. - • **Effortless Maintenance:** No-tool design with easy-to-remove machined end caps means you spend less time fixing and more time riding. - • **Perfect Fit for Road Riders:** Designed for 29-inch wheels with 24 holes and Shimano Road compatibility, tailored for the discerning cyclist. - • **Precision Swiss Engineering:** Experience the legendary reliability of DT Swiss’s refined Ratchet EXP system, crafted with 25 years of innovation. ## Overview The DT Swiss 240 EXP Straight Pull rear hub redefines lightweight performance and durability with its innovative Ratchet EXP system, no-tool servicing, and precision Swiss engineering. At just 294 grams per pair, it offers a 20% weight reduction over previous models while enhancing stiffness and bearing alignment, making it the ultimate choice for serious road cyclists seeking reliability and speed. ## Description In 1994 DT Swiss launched the original Hügi ratchet rear hub, a marvel of Swiss precision engineering that set new standards for reliability and quality in the industryDT's twin-ratchet 240 is now an established gold standard for lightweight and reliable rear hubs but time doesn't stand still and with 25 years of research, development and production experience behind them, it was time for DT Swiss's engineers to look again at the technology DT pioneered so many years agoThe result is the new generation of 240 hubs with Ratchet EXP, an even more refined and evolved ratchet system, by moving the drive-side hub bearing inside the inner 36 tooth ratchet itself, DT have decreased the number of moving parts whilst giving the bearings a wider stanceThe result is a hub that is even more reliable and up to 20% lighter than the previous generation 240 and stiffer to boot with improved bearing alignment and long term durability, truly the finest hubs DT have ever madeThe extensively machined hub shell, axle and end caps contribute to make these the lightest 240 hubs yet with no reduction in performance or long term durabilityAs with previous generations, the Ratchet EXP system is designed around a No-Tool system making servicing simple, further aided by new easy to remove, machined end capsCustom made DT steel bearings offer the same near legendary long term durability and ease of replacement that the 240 has always been known forWeights start at just 294 grams a pair ## Features - DT Swiss 240 EXP Straight Pull rear disc Centre-Lock 142 x 12 mm, Shimano Road, 24 hole b ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08BT52Z91 | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,533,863 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #3,729 in Bike Hubs | | Bike Type | Road Bike | | Brand | DT Swiss | | Brand Name | DT Swiss | | Compatible Tire Width Maximum | 25 Millimeters | | Compatible Tire Width Minimum | 23 Millimeters | | Included Components | Hubs | | Item Type Name | Tyres & Tubes | | Item Weight | 200 Grams | | Item Width | 9.5 Inches | | Manufacturer | DT Swiss | | Manufacturer Part Number | HBDT240XSP005 | | Model Number | HBDT240XSP005 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | 24 hole | | Valve Type | Presta | | Warranty Description | Limited Warranty | | Wheel Size | 24 Inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** DT Swiss - **Valve Type:** Presta - **Wheel Size:** 29 Inches - **Item Width:** 9.5 Inches - **Compatible Tire Width Minimum:** 23 Millimeters ## Images ![DT SwissTyres & Tubes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Y6n42giaL.jpg) ## Frequently Bought Together - DT SwissTyres & Tubes - Hub Tool Chromiumvanadium Steel Rear Hub Lock Ring Nut Removal Repairing Tool for DT 350 240 440 540 Ratchet --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/360908684-dt-swisstyres-and-tubes](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/360908684-dt-swisstyres-and-tubes) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*