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DT Swiss E 540

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Average Rating 3/5
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Description:
  • Weight: 540g
  • Height: 21.5mm
  • Width: 27.9mm
  • Rim Joint: Sleeve Joint
  • 32 Holes


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    Submitted by JohnnyX a Cross Country Rider from Lake Tahoe, CA USA
    Date Reviewed: August 22, 2008
    Favorite Trail:Rim Trail, Hole in the Ground, Bear Market, Live Wire
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Strengths:Rims are fine for smooth to small rock type trails, and can take bike park jumps. DT Swiss rims/hubs combo roll well, feel lively and have stayed true from factory (I'm 145 lbs).
    Weaknesses:Stay away from rocking trails where you can carry any bit of speed. In 2 days of riding such trails I put 4 dents in the rear wheel. I come from 25 years of mountain biking, and know how to finesse rocky trails, but these rims are simply soft to any hits (Kenda tires, 2.4 frt / 2.35 rear, pressure kept 37-38lbs)
    Similar Products Used:Shimano XTR - this wheelset has stood up flawlessly for 2 years mixed trail riding; Ringle A.D.D. Lite - just started to use these rims, but they have taken 3 days at Northstar bike park without a glitch.
    Bike Setup:El Guapo, RP23HV, mix of Shimano, Avid, Titec
    Bottom Line:Keep 'em on smooth to light rock trails ... jumping to pitched landings not a problem, but avoid any "coral head".
    Value Rating:2Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by Tim a Weekend Warrior from Worcester
    Date Reviewed: August 14, 2008
    Favorite Trail:Wales
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Purchased At:Two Wheels
    Strengths:Stronger and lighter than previous wheels I've had, plus I thing they look pretty good.
    Weaknesses:I've managed to put a tiny ding in it. I'm guessing that's more to do with my weight and clumsy riding.
    Similar Products Used:Sun Rims Singletracks, Bontrager Race discs, plus some cheap crap
    Bike Setup:Ellsworth Epiphany, Fox shox, Oro brakes, Shimano gears/crankset, Easton finishing kit, hope hubs. Booyaa!
    Bottom Line:I haven't ridden a whole load of other rims to compare, but I bought them on good faith from my mate at a bike shop. He reckoned they would be the best wheels for me at a very good price. Obviously I could have bought better for more money, but they suit me down to the ground and I haven't got any complaints as yet.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4






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