Where are DT Swiss rims made?
All rims are built by 80 or so talented wheelsmiths in Poland before ending up on your (or a top pro’s) bike. Exiting the impressive factory area, it’s amusing to find that even the hangers for DT-branded clothing in the reception area are formed from rim sections.
Are DT Swiss rims welded?
Light and robust welded rims, perfect tubeless compatibility for grip and puncture resistance as well as our reliable hubs with RATCHET freehub and a 36 tooth engagement.
What are DT Swiss rims made of?
aluminum rims
A pre-set saw them trims the coil of rims to correct length, and they are ready to head to the next step. DT Swiss welds the vast majority of their aluminum rims to ensure a stronger build and better braking.
How are the rims of the DT Swiss rims made?
The rims are made using a method developed by DT Swiss “to ensure continuous carbon fibres are aligned with the forces passing through the wheel, increasing strength and stiffness in use without adding weight”.
What size tyres do you need for DT Swiss Aero wheels?
As the name suggests, the Aero wheels focus on aerodynamics, DT Swiss having collaborated with Swiss Side here. These wheels are designed for triathletes and time triallists as well as road riders. All of these wheelsets come with carbon rims with an inner width of 17mm. DT Swiss recommends tyre sizes of 23mm at the front and 25mm at the rear.
Should I buy the DT Swiss 240 hubs?
The hubs are based on DT Swiss’s proven 240 design, but they’re wrapped in an aero shell and roll on ceramic bearings. Buy if: You’re interested in fast and stable wheels that are ideal for endurance bikes with disc brakes and wide tubeless tyres
Which DTDT wheels are best for disc brakes?
DT Swiss puts this down to the larger hubs necessary for the disc brakes. The ARC 1100 Dicut wheels are all about optimum aerodynamics and are available in three rim depths: 48mm, 62mm and 80mm (they’re all priced the same).