Eurobike 2015: EXCLUSIVE! New rims from DT-Swiss

Okay, it might not be the sexiest story in the world, but DT were keen to shout about their new rims – the XM481 and XM551

The name is based on the target weight – with washers and nipples the 551 apparently comes in at 595g and the 481 comes in at a creditable 490g, The 551 has a 40mm internal width, and is 27.5in only. The 30mm internal 481 comes in 27.5 and 29in flavour.

DT claim that these weights are comparable to some carbon rims, and of course they’re a fraction of the price. The rims cost £89.99 each. We should see them hitting stores in the UK in September.

They’re not doing one wider than 40mm – DT feel that going beyond 40mm decreases strength unless you pile on the weight. The 551 should be good for 2.8ion tyres at least.

XMC1200 Spline

Top top end wheels from DT. Rumour has it they’ll be about soon. These carbon do-everything puppies are 32 pawled, boost available and will come with a predictive steering option for those of us with RS1s.

The seals on the top end DT Swiss forks can apparently also be found on top end Ducatis. So now you know.

More info on DT Swiss here

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Barney Marsh

Barney Marsh takes the word ‘career’ literally, veering wildly across the road of his life, as thoroughly in control as a goldfish on the dashboard of a motorhome. He’s been, with varying degrees of success, a scientist, teacher, shop assistant, binman and, for one memorable day, a hospital laundry worker. These days, he’s a dad, husband, guitarist, and writer, also with varying degrees of success. He sometimes takes photographs. Some of them are acceptable. Occasionally he rides bikes to cast the rest of his life into sharp relief. Or just to ride through puddles. Sometimes he writes about them. Bikes, not puddles. He is a writer of rongs, a stealer of souls and a polisher of turds. He isn’t nearly as clever or as funny as he thinks he is.

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