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NIGHTHAWKDC5
a All Mountain RiderDate Reviewed: February 7, 2013
Strengths: #1 1574 grams low weight
#2 Eye candy! Black rims with logos and white bladed aero spokes are Hot!
#3 So stiff feels amazing on the trails
#4 Fast hub engagement compared to my Mavics
Weaknesses: #1 Hard to perform DIY service
#2 Expensive but I paid $450 for a new set! Good luck finding that deal!Bottom Line: DT Swiss have been supplying OEMs with wheels spokes and hubs for some time now. The Tricon XM1550 are freaking awesome on the trail if you're debating to pull the trigger on this wheelset go for it you will love this wheelset. I picked up a new set for only $450 new in box. I've only had a few miles on them so far so I can speak for durability but my previous experience with DT Swiss customer service has been good and I hope they will stand by their product if I experience any issues in the future. If not I will make sure to report my experience to all. Happy Trails!
Favorite Trail: Aliso Woods, The Luge, Holy Jim
Duration Product Used: 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: worldwide web
Similar Products Used: Crossmax
Crosstrails
Bontrager RL Elite TLR
Bontrager Rhythm Elite 29er
DT SWISS EX500
Bike Setup: 2012 Trek Remedy 9 E
2012 Trek Superfly 100 Elite
2012 Blur LT Carbon
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torque29erDate Reviewed: May 15, 2012
Strengths: This review is for the wheels that came stock on the Scalpel 1.
Very strong so far.
Stiff and has taken a beating so far.
Great engagement on rear hub.
Over 2500 miles on them and have trued them only twice. That's pretty good for rims on bikes that I've owned.
I weigh 220lb and I'm unfortunately NOT a smooth rider.
They look really nice. Great finish.Weaknesses: 1800gr...Not the lightest wheels.
Did not set-up easily with tubeless Racing Ralphs tires.Bottom Line: Wheels came stock on my Scalpel so my value/cost rating has really no merit. They are perfect for me for my riding style. I ride hard so I like the strength of the wheels.
No issues at all with these wheels to date. If your a hard rider, these will fit the bill.
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trailpimp33
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO. USADate Reviewed: August 22, 2011
Strengths: Great rolling hubs, good engagement, light weight, super stiff ride.Weaknesses: None so far!Bottom Line: I was really concerned with such a light weight wheel on my 6" travel bike, but after the first ride I was hooked. I don't know how anyone can say that these are flexy, as these things are really stiff and responsive. More and more bike shops are offering service for these wheels as well so I'm not seeing any issues if they ever need repair. They just wide enough to fit a 2.35 tire (why would ever need more for trail or AM riding) and they weigh less than some others XC wheels!! Win win!
Favorite Trail: Anadelle
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: King, Easton, Mavic, Sun.
Bike Setup: Intense Tracer VP, XTR, Thomson.
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vandalay711
a Cross Country Rider
from USADate Reviewed: August 5, 2011
Strengths: lightWeaknesses: Very flexy and requires special tools.Bottom Line: Too flexy and fragile for anything but racing.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: came on bike
Similar Products Used: DT EX1750
Bike Setup: Pivot 5.7
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eiri
a Weekend Warrior
from AmsterdamDate Reviewed: May 15, 2011
Strengths: Looks, WeightWeaknesses: Expensive maintenance. Aluminium freewheel body gets damaged by the sprocket. Special (expensive) tools needed for spoke replacement. You need to service the in a DT Swiss Service centre, that only accepts orders from a shop. So buying this wheelset on the internet is not an option.Bottom Line: The wheelset looks good, but the weakest point is maintenance. That can only be done by a DT Swiss Service Centre. I have some play within a year. I don't recommend this set
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Germany
Similar Products Used: Other DT Swiss rims and hubs
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