XRC 1250 Spline Carbon 29in Wheelset
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For XC riders or anyone else concerned with achieving maximum speed and efficiency on a mountain bike, weight is the foremost enemy. To maintain control is also key, however, which is why solidity and reliability of parts is important. It makes achieving the balance between weight and strength a tricky one, over which engineers spend their careers toiling. Then something like the DT Swiss XRC 1250 Spline Carbon 29-inch Wheelset rolls into the picture, and you have an answer to the question of how to achieve incredible strength, reliability, performance, and low weight in a wheelset. In short, the XRC set is magic, and here's why.
The largest contributing factor to any wheel's performance is the rim, and in this case, the XRC comes with a stunning set of hoops. Thanks to precise proprietary construction techniques, the tubeless-ready XRC unidirectional carbon rims are easily strong enough to take a beating on a longer-travel bike, but light enough to ring in the entire set at a scant 1475 grams, and they still have a relatively wide 21.5mm rim bed. That latter figure is especially impressive to us, but why? Figure that most XC-focused wheelsets' internal rim widths are around 18-19mm, and even some particularly burly all-mountain wheelsets are topping out around 22-23mm. The wider the internal rim width, the stronger the wheel and the larger the volume of the tires, which means not just a wider contact patch, but lower necessary air pressures. In turn, it all means greater speed, traction, and control over virtually any situation on virtually any trail.
The hubs are the heart of the XRC set, however, and they also lend the set its name. DT Swiss' Spline hub technology is the union of their ubiquitous Ratchet System freehub interface with straight-pull-spoke hub flanges. The Ratchet System is so durable, reliable, and easily serviceable that it's by far the most commonly licensed freehub system on the market by other manufacturers. Straight-pull spokes eliminate the "J" bend of traditional ones, which is the weakest area of the spoke and the site of far more wheel system breakages than any other. J-bend spokes also flex more than straight-pull spokes, robbing wheels of their "snap" and responsiveness compared to straight-pull wheelsets, which are far more reactive to power input for better acceleration and, ultimately, more confidence to dig in.
The bottom line is a superbly fast, strong, and reactive wheelset that's quick enough for the XC race circuit but tough enough to take some jumps and drops on an epic all-mountain ride. We won't lie and say they're cheap, but your money buys you the last wheelset you may ever need to own.
The DT Swiss XRC 1250 Spline Carbon 29-inch Wheelset comes with adapters to run either Centerlock or 6-bolt brake rotors. The set also includes tape for tubeless tire setups. The front wheel comes ready for a 15mm thru-axle, while the rear is for 142x12mm thru-axles. If you'd like to run a SRAM one-by drivetrain, you'll need to order DT Swiss' XD driver body separately.
- Material
- unidirectional carbon fiber
- Rim Depth
- 20 mm
- Rim Width
- [external] 28 mm, [internal] 21.5 mm
- Front Hub
- DT Swiss Spline
- Rear Hub
- DT Swiss Spline
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Aero Comp
- Spoke Nipple Material
- DT Swiss Pro Lock Aluminum
- Skewers
- not included
- Axle Type
- [F] 15 mm thru-axle, [R] 12 mm thru-axle
- Brake Compatibility
- disc brake only
- Rotor Compatibility
- Centerlock or 6-bolt
- Front Weight
- 695 g
- Rear Weight
- 780 g
- Complete Set Weight
- 1475 g
- Recommended Use
- cross-country, trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
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