DT SWISS - DEG DF Upgrade Kit

DF Technology — Anti‑Pedal Kickback, Made Simple

Suspension should move freely. Your chain shouldn’t have a say in it.

DF Technology reduces pedal kickback by allowing a controlled amount of freehub rotation before engagement. The result? Less chain influence on suspension movement, better small-bump sensitivity, and a bike that tracks the ground instead of fighting it.

No gimmicks. No added weight. Just smarter kinematics.

Tune Your Ride, Tool‑Free

DF gives you the ability to fine‑tune how your bike feels on the trail — without touching your suspension settings or reaching for tools.

Choose between three engagement ranges:

• 0° – Direct, snappy engagement
• 10° – Balanced feel for mixed terrain
• 20° – Maximum suspension freedom when things get rough

Whether you’re chasing grip, comfort, or outright speed, DF adds an extra layer of tuning that most bikes simply don’t have.

Lightweight. Low Maintenance. Retrofit Friendly.

DF Technology keeps things refreshingly simple:

• No added weight
• Minimal maintenance
• Fully retrofittable

Compatible with all Ratchet DEG freehub systems, installation is as easy as replacing the hub’s threaded ring and ratchets. That’s it. Three ride characteristics unlocked.

Built for Riders Who Care About Kinematics

If you’re the kind of rider who thinks about anti-squat curves and suspension performance, DF gives you another variable to play with. If you’re not — you’ll still feel the difference when the trail gets choppy.

Either way, your suspension gets to do its job properly.

eMTB Version — Coming Soon

An eMTB‑specific DF system is on the way. Designed to handle higher torque loads, this version will offer 0° or 10° of freehub movement and will be compatible with Ratchet DEG Hybrid hubs using 60T ratchets.