TESTED: DT Swiss EX1700 enduro wheel set | AMB mountain bike

Hitting the shelves at $1249, the DT Swiss EX 1700 Spline is based around two of the best wheel products going around, the DT Swiss 350 hub and the EX511 rim. Lace those together with another favourite, the double butted Competition spoke and you have yourself the EX1700 Spline.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - What's new on the updated model?
0:30 - A stronger, welded rim - yes!
0:53 - What rotor mounts are available?
1:15 - What does the wheel set weigh?
1:30 - What freehub options are there?
1:45 - Servicing details
2:08 - Just how easy is the Star Ratchet to service and maintain?
2:47 - On the trail
3:24 - Compliance vs stiffness.... vs price?
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The updated EX 1700 Spline is aimed directly at the Enduro market, big hitters and lovers of reliable simplicity comprising of three industry staples. The DT Swiss 350 hub has the 36 point Star Ratchet SL system and tool free serviceability. The welded EX511 rim uses Prolock nipples and PHR stainless steel washers. The low profile rim is laced together using Double butted Competition spokes.

The wheel sets is offered in both 27.5 inch and 29 inch, Boost hub spacing and a choice of Centrelock (CL) and 6 bolt (IS) with SRAM XD, Shimano HG and Shimano MicroSpline freehubs. These can be easily changed out without the need for tools via the neat new tool free endcaps which are even easier than their predecessors to remove and reinstall.

The EX511 is a high quality aluminium, tubeless specific rim with a 30mm internal width and low profile weighing in at 570g for the 29 inch rim making it the choice for many EWS riders. Thanks to this it has scored plenty of stage and overall wins. Rather than a conventional eyelet or drilled rim, the EX511 is drilled and then utilises a stainless steel washer underneath the head of the nipple which DT call PHR or Pro Head Reinforcement. This acts as a ball joint for the Squorx Pro Head ball headed nipples. This reduces the size of the hole through the rim and ensures the spoke and nipple is aligned reducing the risk of spoke failure or a cracked rim.

RRP: $1249

Hits:

- Easy setup
- Strong and extremely reliable
- Fast rolling with tool free serviceability
- Stiff yet compliant for a solid alloy wheel
- It’s a 350 on an EX511

Misses:

- 30mm internal only – may not suit some riders and tyres
- Straight pull spokes can be more difficult to true
- Low Engagement may not be enough for riders who like the technical climbs

[DownHillgamer]

Need snap on dual 80 hubs, or koken zeal 72t lmao

[mlee]

I'm looking at DT Swiss 180 and wanted to know if they are strong enough for enduro wheelset

[vincew]

Hi are they dynamic or do they provide sort of energy feel on the way up while pedaling? Thanks

[QuizWhizKidz]

Does your freehub body and cap get pulled off when you pull off the cassette? It seems like it's fixed into the cassette.

[jazza]

All the wheel you will ever need for rowdy riding, DT makes solid kit at this price point.

[joelrunyan]

I just snagged a set of these wheels for $370

[thescandiflick]

Do these feel stiff ? Would you recommend them on a Hardtail ?