2023 DT Swiss Rim Comparison and Review

How does the current DT Swiss aluminium rim range stack up? We cut them all open and find some very interesting things.

DT Swiss rim comparison to XM 481, EX 511, HX 531 and FR 541

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[MichalSzul]

That was the most comprehensive rim comparison I have seen for a long time. Thanks.

[alicoghill]

Aw man, if only DT Swiss explained their own range so well! Great vid.

[Belil]

running hx491 on both of my trail and downhill bike, no problems so far! still straight as is!

[BloodyClash]

😁just bought two rr481 and have no idea what it's actually for. put it on my trekking bike because it looks good

[Djoblin]

is anyone else losing it of the one wonky allen key on the back

[MartinTeerly]

I have a pair 511 on hope hubs. I won't be upgrading 👌🏻

[BigerKuma]

Should I use FR541 for front in a DH bike that's being used extra aggressively ? I got a dent in the previous rim FR950, hitting a rock, enough for air to start leaking.

[bterper]

Do you think the fr541 would still provide comfort versus a carbon rim?

[ningding]

interesting ERD measurement equipment! please do a video revealing that weapon

[pheonixfps]

The bead lip measurements on their site all pretty much state 2.5. Why so different.

[ianiscaratti]

just upgradet my wheels to ex421 for my enduro. hope this is the right choice

[ANDEVILGEL]

Which one is better for intercity and trail ride? Thank you🎉

[graham]

Great explanation & love the fact that you include all of the messurements. This makes the explanations even clearer. Thanks.

[thedownunderverse]

Nice vid Tristan, learned a lot!
Can you do a similar one comparing the DT road rim lineup? Higher end RR411 (Rim and disc), RR421db, and the R460 level ones? Maybe their gravel rims too? Cheers

[Vodafonev]

The web is going crazy with these new version / indestructible FR rims. Only downside for me is that they only come in a 30mm Internal Width (for now). These are clearly DT Swiss newest/latest tech... Do you think we'll see the FR in different widths? 35mm Internal Width would be the way to go for my eBike on 2.6 tires. Currently have WTB HTZ i35 rims... but if DT Swiss makes the FR's in 35mm... I'm down

[jp]

Awesome video I enjoyed this, and you are right here in good ol NZ. Cheers

[SteveCraven-fnrv]

Great Video, I'm interested in what the finish of the rim is like. I have EX1700's off a Transition Spire Carbon and the rims(mostly the back) are cosmetically terrible, it must be from sealant and lube, but nothing will clean them up, drives me nuts. Do the FR541 have more of a gloss finish? Cheers

[mischiefonthetrail]

That DT Swiss Rim would you recommend for the tour divide there is so so many making it extremely hard to decide on what would work the best plan on running 2.4 tires and Son25 hub in front

[camb]

Between the HX531 and EX511, which one do you think has the best dent resistance?

The EX511 has the slightly thicker bead lip, which will also help pinch flats, what is the difference in bead hook thickness between these two?

Best break down of these rims- thank you!

I didn’t even consider the HX series until this video, I thought it was a cheaper pinned version!

[songoten]

Amazing video! I race enduro and while training this weekend my front wheel snapped in a Heavy turn sending me right over the bars. I destroyed so many rims in the past it ain’t even funny. (The wheel that broke was a basic WTB rim that came stock with the bike). Do you guys think the EX511 in the front and FR541 in the back is enough? Or should I just screw these 100g and go full FR? Curious about your answers!
Greetings from Germany