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DT Swiss reworks 1700 Spline wheels

Stefan Loibl

 · 06.07.2020

DT Swiss reworks 1700 Spline wheelsPhoto: DT Swiss
DT Swiss reworks 1700 Spline wheels
To complement its 1501 Spline One carbon wheelsets, DT Swiss is launching new, robust aluminium wheels. The 1700 Spline series is designed to impress mountain bikers, particularly in terms of price/performance.

DT Swiss has been building impressive aluminium wheels for years. What began with spokes in 1994 now includes Hubs, wheels, suspension forks and Vario seat posts. The success proves the Swiss right. Almost every manufacturer equips its mountain bikes with DT components. The durable, reliable aluminium wheels in particular have an excellent reputation in the scene - as recently demonstrated by our big BIKE wheel test in BIKE 7/20 confirmed. For the 2021 model year, new, hand-built aluminium wheels from Biel in Switzerland are rolling onto the market: the 1700 Spline series. Under the motto "what would you build", DT Swiss has put together its most popular rims, hubs and spokes to create complete wheels. EInsert-specific aluminium rims are laced to the 350 hubs by DT Swiss Competition spokes (2.0/1.8 mm). In addition, the 350 hub was upgraded with a lighter 36-tooth SL freehub body. The result is three aluminium wheelsets for Cross Country (XR 1700), All Mountain (XM 1700) and Enduro (EX 1700):

Proven a thousand times over: DT Swiss relies on Competition spokes for the 1700 Spline wheels.Photo: DT Swiss Proven a thousand times over: DT Swiss relies on Competition spokes for the 1700 Spline wheels. The PDH shim distributes the load over as large an area as possible. This allows DT Swiss to minimise the wall thickness of the rim.Photo: DT Swiss The PDH shim distributes the load over as large an area as possible. This allows DT Swiss to minimise the wall thickness of the rim. XR 1700 and EX 1700: Aluminium wheels for cross-country bikers and enduro riders.Photo: DT Swiss XR 1700 and EX 1700: Aluminium wheels for cross-country bikers and enduro riders. Tool-free maintenance is one of the strengths of the DT 350 hubs.Photo: DT Swiss Tool-free maintenance is one of the strengths of the DT 350 hubs. Only the EX 1700 Spline is available with a 6-hole brake disc mount.Photo: DT Swiss Only the EX 1700 Spline is available with a 6-hole brake disc mount. Designed for tubeless use: the new 1700 Spline wheels from DT Swiss.Photo: DT Swiss Designed for tubeless use: the new 1700 Spline wheels from DT Swiss.

XR 1700 Spline

  • 29 inch
  • 350 Straigtpull hubs
  • XR 391 rims with 25 millimetre rim width
  • Maximum system weight: 110 kg
  • Weight: from 1672 grams
  • Price: from 698,80 Euro
The XR 1700 Spline set should weigh less than 1700 grams.Photo: DT Swiss The XR 1700 Spline set should weigh less than 1700 grams.
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XM 1700 Spline

  • 27.5 and 29 inch
  • 350 Straigtpull hubs
  • XM 481 rims with 30 millimetre rim width
  • Maximum system weight: 120 kg
  • Weight: from 1748 grams
  • Price: from 698,80 Euro
DT relies on the XM 481 rim for the All Mountain model.Photo: DT Swiss DT relies on the XM 481 rim for the All Mountain model. An inner rim width of 30 millimetres is suitable for an all-mountain wheel.Photo: DT Swiss An inner rim width of 30 millimetres is suitable for an all-mountain wheel.

EX 1700 Spline

  • 27.5 and 29 inch
  • 350 Straightpull hubs
  • Brake disc mount: 6-hole and centre lock
  • EX 511 rims with 30 millimetre rim width
  • Maximum system weight: 130 kg
  • Weight: from 1878 grams
  • Price: from 698,80 Euro
DT Swiss charges 700 euros for the EX version of the 1700 Spline.Photo: DT Swiss DT Swiss charges 700 euros for the EX version of the 1700 Spline.

Product code on every DT Swiss product

From model year 2021, DT Swiss will be introducing a standardised DOT code on its products. A small sticker will provide owners or mechanics with detailed information. The code can be used to quickly and easily find operating instructions, service videos or suitable spare parts. You can either scan the code using the app or enter the combination of numbers into a mask on the Support website in. It contains all DT products from 2017 onwards.

Scan the code on the wheel and you know which spare parts you need if something is faulty.Photo: DT Swiss Scan the code on the wheel and you know which spare parts you need if something is faulty.
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