Converting DT Swiss R470db wheels to quick release

I had a similar issue with a set of DT Swiss DB24's (so a 340 hub) check the axle length as mine was 142mm so the Nukeproof adapter wouldn't fit (the front version however did). I ended up eBaying the rear adapters for around £25.....they retail I think around £35.

It depends.

It might be as simple as getting a thru axle to QR converter. Something like this:

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nukeproof-conversion-kit-qr-rear/rp-... (there's a 15mm version too)

It'll add a little weight over an endcap conversion but it much less faff. I had something similar for my Exposure dynohub which converted it from 15mm to a standard QR.

There are cheaper options on eBay, for ease of use look for the ones with tiny rubber O-rings as these help retain the axle in the hub when you remove the wheel. Particularly welcome for that inevitable wet November evening puncture

Worth measuring the OLD of the hub and the rear spacing of the destination frame if you can - it should be 135mm but might be 142

R470db is a rim that DT Swiss make, not a wheel - the spokes and hubs could be from a different manufacturer.

If Specialized built them onto DT Swiss hubs they would likely be a 370 or derivative, in which case the end caps should pull off (calmp with wood or rubber in a vice and pull off).  New caps are relatively easy to get too, SJS Cycles might be a source.

That said I have seen those rims built onto Formula hubs and have no idea how to convert them, possibly same.

DT end caps:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fenduro-mtb.com%2Fen%2F...