[morrisgarages]

Hi guys! I just bought a new pair of DT SWISS X1800 wheelset then realized that they're not that light at all.:madman: That's what I get for not doing my research first.:sad: Can anyone help me or has any suggestions on how I can lighten these X1800? Without me having to sell these brand new wheelset at a lost. I weight around 185lbs. and ride pretty aggressive xc. Thanks for all your help!

 

[rockyuphill]

Wheels only have hubs, rims, spokes and nipples. The X1800 has heavy hubs, rims, spokes and nipples. Not many options but starting over.

For about $90 more you could have had the Deore XT wheels at 1677gms.

 

[dinoadventures]

For about $90 more you could have had the Deore XT wheels at 1677gms.

I really wanted to play this game, but when I saw that the DT wheelset was $127 on CRC I realized I'm out of my league. That, and the hell do I know about aggressive XC :crazy: :lol:

You win this round, rocky.

I say take those wheels and go party. If I were building wheels to stomp upon, I don't think I would get it too light either.

 

[Hardtailforever]

Hi guys! I just bought a new pair of DT SWISS X1800 wheelset then realized that they're not that light at all...

What did you think the "1800" meant? DT's wheels and hubs have the approximate weight right in the name. Anyway, they are a strong and quality trail wheelset. Either sell them or run them for trail use. "Aggressive XC" implies hard use, so there's no reason to be running ultralight wheels anyway.

 

[morrisgarages]

X1800

Hello again guys! I'm determined to lose even just 200g-250g from my DT SWISS X1800 wheelset without having to sell these never been used wheelset at a lost. Can anyone advise any good 28h lightweight hubs for these wheelset that won't cost more than a brand new set of wheels? I could spend a bit more if its really worth it. Thank you very much again for all your help!

 

[Broccoli]

Hello again guys! I'm determined to lose even just 200g-250g from my DT SWISS X1800 wheelset without having to sell these never been used wheelset at a lost. Can anyone advise any good 28h lightweight hubs for these wheelset that won't cost more than a brand new set of wheels? I could spend a bit more if its really worth it. Thank you very much again for all your help!

It is cheaper to buy a new wheelset and keep X1800 as a beater.

That is unless you are trolling us.

 

[Hand/of/Midas]

That is unless you are trolling us.

Hello again guys! I'm determined to lose even just 200g-250g from my DT SWISS X1800 wheelset without having to sell these never been used wheelset at a lost. Can anyone advise any good 28h lightweight hubs for these wheelset that won't cost more than a brand new set of wheels? I could spend a bit more if its really worth it. Thank you very much again for all your help!

Hello again guys! I'm determined to lose even just 200g-250g from my DT SWISS X1800 wheelset without having to sell these never been used wheelset at a lost. Can anyone advise any good 28h lightweight hubs for these wheelset that won't cost more than a brand new set of wheels? I could spend a bit more if its really worth it. Thank you very much again for all your help!

Hello again guys! I'm determined to lose even just 200g-250g from my DT SWISS X1800 wheelset without having to sell these never been used wheelset at a lost. Can anyone advise any good 28h lightweight hubs for these wheelset that won't cost more than a brand new set of wheels? I could spend a bit more if its really worth it. Thank you very much again for all your help!

Hello again guys! I'm determined to lose even just 200g-250g from my DT SWISS X1800 wheelset without having to sell these never been used wheelset at a lost. Can anyone advise any good 28h lightweight hubs for these wheelset that won't cost more than a brand new set of wheels? I could spend a bit more if its really worth it. Thank you very much again for all your help!

 

[morrisgarages]

Sorry, I don't get it...

 

[CupOfJava]

Sell the wheelset and buy yourself a new one. You CAN'T make the wheelset lighter.

 

[protocol_droid]

morris-

just as on weightweenies. everyone is essentially suggesting the same outcome. Buy a new wheelset used perhaps and sell yours to be weight-wise where you want with little out of pocket.

 

[Jerk_Chicken]

1800 gms is light for me.

 

[Jerk_Chicken]

1800 gms is light for me.

 

[CupOfJava]

1800 gms is light for me.

:thumbsup: I'm in agreement there.

 

[dinoadventures]

1800 gms is light for me.

For your bikes, it would be.

 

[vencacampa]

Wheels vs aggressive riding

I'd say don't go any lighter wheels for XC aggressive riding! You better keep those wheels and ride them. You definitely can save some weight on tires which gives you great result.
When I read some results some guys are interested more on look and weight than on durability of the wheelset.
Anyway, no matter what bike and componenets you ride, it is about your legs! Than you can beat guys with high end bikes and parts!

 

[Indiefab]

Run these wheels tubeless with some nice light tires (Schwalbe seem popular) and you'll reduce the rotational mass and still have a bulletproof wheelset. You'll spend more time riding and less time fixing broken and loose spokes.

 

[HotzKiss]

You may thinking of changing the spoke to DT Revolution, this should drop the weight by 100g to 180g

 

[liam2051]

If I were you Id keep the 1800 wheelset and start afresh on something else as a 'quick' set of wheels

 

[John Kuhl]

You messed up, just bite the bullet and
get a new set. Next time do your homework.

Best, John

 

[morrisgarages]

Thanks guys. I posted this thread 9 months ago. I have since sold my x1800 and got a set of Mavic SLRs and am now pretty happy about it. Still dreaming of a set of DT Swiss carbons though. Don't like ztr because of their rider weight limit. Thanks again.