Carbon is increasingly finding its way into DT Swiss
The physics are clear: external, rotating mass is a decisive factor in how lively and energy-efficient a wheelset feels. What's more, suspension elements respond better when there are lightweight wheels on the rear triangle and in the fork. DT Swiss has taken this to heart and has given the new 1501 Spline wheels a carbon rim. This wheelset is available in various dimensions for cross-country, all-mountain and enduro use and weighs in at 1554 grams per wheelset. The focus is on 240 hubs with the new Ratchet EXP freehub system, which also saves weight and is designed to last.
With the new wheels of the 1700 Spline series, the DT Swiss makers have thought about which components are proven crowd-pleasers. The 350 hub is the centerpiece of the series. The classic DT Competition spokes connect the hub to the rim. Speaking of rims: the XR 391 rim was the inspiration for the Cross Country wheelset of the 1700 model, the XM 481 rim for the All Mountain 1700 model and the EX 511 rim for the Enduro 1700 model. The weights start at 1672 grams.
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