Mattlikesbikes Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 It's getting harder to find. I had a DT RWS, but think a bolt on vs the DT "ratchet" would be better. Looking for 10mm x 135mm Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I might... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I have one on the bike. Ordered it directly from Balle Racing just a couple years ago. Are they not selling it anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlikesbikes Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 Balle is out of stock, none of the other mainstay parts retailers have it. Bikebling.com says they have one in stock, but I'm not sure about them. Sort of a mixed bag of reviews out there. The handle thing on my DT broke off on the front QR of my SS and also broke on the rear for my FS bike. The FS one broke in my hand, so have it and can still use it to take the wheel on and off. The SS, nope. So I have to make sure I always have it with me. Not something I want to stress about always having on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I'll see what I have. I have a Hadley hub on my bike that I switched from 135x10mm to 142x12mm when I switched frames last year. I might still have the axle assembly and the 10mm bolt. I was holding onto it in case I wanted to put that wheel on a frame with 135mm spacing some day, but those chances are looking more and more slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlikesbikes Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 OK, so do I go with the Hadley or the DT RWS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 That Hadley bolt sure is simple and easy to use as long as you have the matching hex. Nothing to get caught on a rock, and it has that nifty bit on the drive side that fits in the dropout to keep it still while you wrench on the non-driveside end to snug it up. It's only two pieces of metal and they're expertly made. If the DT handles have broken on you twice now, why get another one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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