Ceramic rims and LRS shocks for the CC faction
DT Swiss is not yet revealing anything about suspension forks, which the Biel-based company is also rumored to be working on. But there is also some interesting news: The "XR 4.1" rim will also be available in a version with ceramic-coated brake flanks from January 2004. This will improve the life expectancy and wet braking behavior when using rim brakes. In addition, the Biel-based company has modified its "SSD 210RL" top shock so that it fits into the rear end of LRS bikes from Centurion, Merida and Bergwerk. That would be something for Ralph Näf's team bike...

Disc freeride rims and hubs for the rough stuff
Those who prefer to ride downhill will be pleased to hear that DT Swiss will be launching the "FR 4.1d", the first rim for freeriders and downhillers, on the market from June 2004. The part, which is only suitable for use with disc brakes, is 32 millimetres wide and 24 millimetres high - confidence-inspiring dimensions even at high speeds.

T DT Swiss also has an arrow in its quiver for fans of Shimano's freeride groupset "The Saint": If the conical bearings of the Shimano hubs are a thorn in your side, you can switch to the "Hügi FR OCL": The rear hub, which runs on sealed industrial bearings, is 135 millimeters wide, works with a 10-millimeter thru-axle and causes no problems whatsoever when mounting the "Saint" brake rotors. Finally, DT Swiss has secured the license to build Shimano's new type of rotor mount, in both the normal and oversized versions. The part is also available in versions for rear triangles with 150 and 165 millimeters clamping dimension, as of now. So if you haven't yet added a suitable Christmas present to your wish list, you're in the clear...