RIMS
2012 DT Swiss RR 465
Ever break a spoke mid-ride? Never a pleasant moment. Better hope that those low spoke count wheels don't break one when you're in the middle of nowhere on a chilly, dreary day. It's not exactly a secret that those wheels aren't going to roll through the brakes, even open, for more than a mile or ...read more
2012 DT Swiss RR 585 Rim
One of our old favorite rims, the DT RR 1.2 has been renamed RR 585. The new badging reflects the weight of the rim. It's 30mm deep and allows lighter riders to build up their favorite 24-hole hub into a strong and reasonably aero wheel. Track riders can use it with abandon on any velodrome. The ...read more
2012 DT Swiss EXC 400 Carbon Rim
The DT Swiss EXC 400 Carbon Rim is a composite alternative to their EX 500 aluminum all-mountain rim, and it's 100 grams lighter. The intended usage is similar, however, the lighter weight and carbon fiber composite materials dictate a few special structural details to make this superlight rim ...read more
2012 DT Swiss XRC 300 Carbon Rim
The DT Swiss XRC 300 Carbon Rim weighs about the same as a 9-speed chain and is lighter than most top-of-the-line-helmets. It's also 50-100 grams lighter than most rims we "thought" were super cool and super light. It's designed for cross-country racing where its lightweight and snappy ...read more
2012 DT Swiss EX 500 Rim
All-mountain riding demands more from the riders -- more skill, guts, and determination. The toll on equipment is no less taxing. That's why DT Swiss makes the EX 500 Rim. It's sturdy enough to handle the rigors of 45 minute white knuckle descents, yet at 500 grams it won't bog you down on the 3 ...read more
2012 DT Swiss XR 350 Rim
The DT Swiss XR 350 Rim is a return salvo, directly across Stan's bow. DT is aiming to recapture some of the cross-country contingent who've been drawn to Stan's ZTR 355 rims. Admittedly, the ZTR 355 is light and surprisingly reliable, and until now was the best superlight rim option for those ...read more
2012 DT Swiss XR 400 Rim
The DT Swiss XR 400 rim is identical in every way to the last version of their über-popular 4.2d rim, save for the new name and a fresh set of decals. It's the same extruded aluminum rim shape as the old one with all the same physical dimensions. However, it must be noted that DT Swiss made ...read more
2012 Mavic Open Pro CD Rim
Hard anodization creates an oxide layer on the rim to give it additional micro-hardness. This hardness helps prevent corrosion and gives the rim greater durability against the sidewall erosion caused by brake pads. And the gray color -- both on the rim and on the sidewalls -- looks stupendously ...read more
2012 Mavic Open Pro Silver Rim
Few, if any, brands in the bike industry have a reputation as sterling as Mavic's. This isn't the byproduct of marketing puffery. Rather, they've earned every ounce of esteem thanks to the quality of their innovations. Because of Mavic, the rims and wheels we ride on are different and wholly ...read more
2012 Mavic EX 823 Disc UST Rim
Here's a Mavic Tubeless rim that can be used with any spoke or hub. It's a good freeride rim, even though the weight might seem low. That's because with Mavic's Fore drilling technology, one rim wall is drilled. And, in a sense, it's even lighter than first imagined because with this rim, you ...read more
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