Yeeaah, I would not have called that a ratchet, because it doesn't work like a ratchet wrench, it works like a box wrench. (Not your company, not your misnomer.) I have some extruded aluminum rail with T-slots and handles that have repositioning like that, deep in storage, that was for a different application. I like the idea of rotation for tightening instead of cam-style QR levers, the incline of the threads is more efficient mechanical advantage. Well, sort of; The threads being on the opposite side of the lever, means the tightening torque flexes the long, skinny spindle in torsion, which a cam lever does not do. Thru-axles, being way bigger in diameter, work better with this concept. So do nutted axles, which I've gone back to for easier bearing adjustment.

It's kind of like a reverse ratchet of sorts, I guess. I've only had them on a short while. I like them enough but there's been no lightbulb moment. If anything, they're more fiddly than QR because every time you use them you need to check that the hubs aren't binding. With a QR (without lawyer lips on the fork at least) you can more or less set-and-forget it, confident that each time you install you'll end up with close to the same clamping force as long as you don't turn the nut on the other end.

Regarding torsion on the spindle, I am not sure about that. I'd need to check to see if there are threads on the lever side.

I thought about that possibility before I posted, because at first I thought the same thing, but no; Same issue. IF the threads impart friction at the far end, possibly torsion into the spindle. If the threads are at the handle end, and impart friction, that still means torsion into the spindle being held in rotation at the far end. In either case, if the thread friction is low, not much of a problem. I'd use grease, and if an aluminum spindle (which they do offer), possibly aluminum anti-seize, or whatever would most prevent galling. But with much more frequent movement at the threads, and fatigue issues, I'd much prefer a quality steel spindle.

The Tubolito inner tubes aren't in the list but I see them in the wheels of your All-packa's picture, are you happy with them, no puncture, any other problem?

Good eye! I've had them for about 9 months. No flats but not a lot of miles either - too many bikes! The spare takes up much less space, which is nice. I also have patches, which I have not used yet.





I'm saving 59g per tire, or 177g for two tubes plus spare. I don't notice the difference

If I'm not mistaken, some of those DT Swiss QR levers had the chance to remove the lever from the axle. Basically it's a 6 mm axle head and the lever is a 6mm Allen key that gets fixed inside, but some models can be removed. It also serves as a 6mm Allen key for other purposes.

Maybe you already knew it