DT Swiss has launched an update to its “legendary” 1700 MTB wheels, calling it the E1700 line-up. As times and demands change, DT Swiss says the 1700 range has been updated accordingly, and the new wheels come improved with category-specific asymmetrical welded aluminum rims, or lightweight carbon rims for cross-country use where weight is a key consideration. To top it off are the tested and trusted 350 hubs adapted to different practices and weight-saving DT competition race spokes.
The brand says, “whether your sense of fun is claiming the fastest time on your local single trails, planting the flag at the top of an unexplored summit, or descending tracks worthy of an Enduro world cup, the 1700 ticks all the boxes for all fun and no fuss.”
CATEGORY SPECIFIC ASYMMETRICAL RIMS
All of the rims in the 1700 category are now asymmetrical, ensuring a stronger wheel build thanks to more even spoke tension.
350 HUBS
When it comes to Cross Country, fun is all about lightweight, which is why our go-to hub is the Ratchet, hand-laced on a carbon rim. For our All Mountain, Enduro and Hybrid wheels, the hub is the reliable 350 DEG DF.
DT COMPETITION RACE SPOKES
To make it lighter, the DT competition race spoke comes with an extra thin middle section, while still ensuring stiffness and durability.
HYBRID UPDATE
The new Hybrid wheels feature hybrid specific components, including a reinforced hub shell, hybrid specific DF technology, and hybrid spokes.
UK RANGE
The new wheels will be distributed by Madison, but will not include the XRC 1700 model. The models and prices that are available for UK retailers to buy are listed below:
| XM 1700 SPLINE 29×30 mm CL BOOST Front Wheel | 279.99 |
| XM 1700 SPLINE DEG 29×30 mm CL BOOST XD Rear Wheel | 419.99 |
| XM 1700 SPLINE DEG 29×30 mm CL BOOST MICRO SPLINE Rear Wheel | 419.99 |
| EX 1700 CLASSIC 29×30 mm IS 15mm BOOST Front Wheel | 279.99 |
| EX 1700 CLASSIC 29×30 mm IS 20mm BOOST Front Wheel | 279.99 |
| EX 1700 CLASSIC DEG 29×30 mm IS BOOST XD Rear Wheel | 419.99 |
| EX 1700 CLASSIC DEG 29×30 mm IS BOOST MICRO SPLINE Rear Wheel | 419.99 |
| EX 1700 CLASSIC DEG 27.5×30 mm IS BOOST XD Rear Wheel | 419.99 |
| EX 1700 CLASSIC DEG 27.5×30 mm IS BOOST MICRO SPLINE Rear Wheel | 419.99 |
| HX 1700 SPLINE Two 29 x 30 mm CL BOOST Front Wheel | 279.99 |
| HX 1700 SPLINE Two 27.5 x 30 mm CL BOOST MICRO SPLINE Rear Wheel | 419.99 |
| HX 1700 SPLINE Two 27.5 x 30 mm CL BOOST SRAM XD Rear Wheel | 419.99 |
| HX 1700 SPLINE Two 29 x 30 mm CL BOOST MICRO SPLINE Rear Wheel | 419.99 |
| HX 1700 SPLINE Two 29 x 30 mm CL BOOST SRAM XD Rear Wheel | 419.99 |