Are DT Swiss Good rims?

Ultimately these are a great set of wheels for training, racing or just a general upgrade. You’ll be getting good quality hubs and spokes from the brand who supply much of the industry as well. The only downside to the 1600 Spline 23 wheel was the odd skewer it had for the rim brake version.

What does DT stand for in DT Swiss?

Apparently the ‘DT’ in DT Swiss stands for Drahtwerke Tréfileries, the German and French words for ‘wireworks’. So, overall, the name means ‘wireworks made in Switzerland’.

Are DT Swiss wheels hand built?

DT Swiss and custom bicycle wheels have been synonymous with each other for over 30 years. Weather we are building your custom wheels using DT spokes, hubs or rims you are guaranteed to have a great hand-built wheel experience using DT Swiss products.

What is spline wheel?

Dubbed Spline, the new tubeless-ready wheelsets come in versions for cross-country, trail and enduro riding. The difference between each model being the internal width of the rims: 20mm for cross-country, 23mm for trail, and 25mm for the enduro/all-mountain wheelset.

Does DT Swiss make carbon wheels?

“DT Swiss have built a high-quality set of carbon mountain bike wheels for the performance minded end of the market.”

Where is DT Swiss based?

The DT Swiss Inc. subsidiary in Grand Junction, Colorado, USA is opened in 1996. A dedicated spoke production facility and a sales and marketing team provide the company with a foothold in the important North American market.

What’s the purpose of a DT Swiss mountain bike?

After the fatbike boom, people began to reconsider what these bikes actually are: a tool that brings you where no mountainbike should go – to the middle of nowhere. With the lightweight and reliable Big Ride wheels from DT Swiss, there’s nothing stopping you from having a little fun on your way out to that middle of nowhere.

What does cross country mean for DT Swiss?

Cross country can mean shaved legs and a starter’s gun or simply battling it out with your buddies on Wednesday evenings. Or it can mean going up and down the hills solo as fast as you possibly can. Either way, DT Swiss has the right wheel to make it happen.

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