DT Swiss 1200 MTB Wheels 2024

25.06.24 11:01 3232024-06-25T11:01:00+02:00Text: NoPain (translated by AI)Photos: Erwin HaidenNow in the showroom and soon in a long-term review: Four brand-new carbon MTB wheels from Switzerland for XC, All-Mountain, Enduro, and E-MTB. Sturdy, light, and sophisticated - thanks to patented "out of the mold" manufacturing.25.06.24 11:01 3782024-06-25T11:01:00+02:00

DT Swiss 1200 MTB Wheels 2024

25.06.24 11:01 3782024-06-25T11:01:00+02:00 NoPain (translated by AI) Erwin Haiden

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Now in the showroom and soon in a long-term review: Four brand-new carbon MTB wheels from Switzerland for XC, All-Mountain, Enduro, and E-MTB. Sturdy, light, and sophisticated - thanks to patented "out of the mold" manufacturing.25.06.24 11:01 3782024-06-25T11:01:00+02:00

Under the motto "A product launch every week," the Swiss are introducing four new MTB wheels for all categories.
While carbon wheels in mountain biking were considered a new concept just a few years ago and were reserved for top riders, today they are widely used. To affirm their role as high-end manufacturers with the 1200 MTB series, the Swiss had to evolve the traditional aluminum concept.

A unique rim manufacturing process in the bicycle industry, which is also used in the new road and gravel wheels, creates durable yet lightweight rims through maximum compression of the carbon layers. Additionally, the wheels of the 1200 series are equipped with carbon fiber layers that encompass the entire rim and reinforce the rim flanges with their long, uninterrupted fibers to absorb heavier shocks.
This method, combined with components specifically tuned for each riding style, leads to the introduction of the four new MTB wheels XRC 1200 SPLINE (XC), XMC 1200 SPLINE (All-Mountain), EXC 1200 CLASSIC (Enduro), and HXC 1200 SPLINE (E-MTB).

NoSane has received an exclusive set of XMC 1200 SPLINE and will soon subject them to a worthy long-term review on his Mondraker Foxy.

1200 - Break the mold!
True translation: Break with tradition and blaze new trails!

Technology

The patent-pending, revolutionary "out of the mold" Carbon rim manufacturing process by DT Swiss offers several advantages. Not only can the rims be produced in one step without cutting the fibers of the outer layers or needing to glue individual components, but this Swiss "in-house" development also makes cosmetic post-processing or a final coating unnecessary. This saves weight and ensures a high-quality finish without air inclusions or uncontrolled resin accumulations.

Furthermore, the quality of each rim can be checked through all layers to 100%, and only rims without any material defects are released for the final wheel system assembly. This always keeps the customer on the safe side.

Because the Swiss are convinced that hooked rims are the ultimate solution when it comes to safety and user-friendliness, all four new 1200 series wheels are equipped with flanges. Compared to hookless rims, hooked rims forgive faulty applications in terms of pressure and tire compatibilities more, and the tire holds better on the rim in all situations. To reinforce the rim flanges during hard off-road use against heavier impacts, the 1200 series wheels were equipped with long and continuous carbon fiber layers that encircle the entire rim.

XRC / XMC / EXC / HCX 1200

	XRC 1200 SPLINE	XMC 1200 SPLINE	EXC 1200 CLASSIC	HXC 1200 SPLINE
Wheel size	29" (700C)	27.5" (650B) & 29" (700C)
Hub width	Front 15 x 110 mm Rear 12 x 148 mm
Hub	180 Dicut	180 Dicut	180 Classic	180 Dicut
Brake system	Center Lock	Center Lock or IS 6-bolt
Freehub body	Sram XD & Shimano MS			Sram XD & Shimano MS Sram XD & Shimano HG
Freehub system	54T Ratchet EXP	54T Ratchet EXP 90T Ratchet DEG	90T Ratchet DEG	42T Ratchet EXP Oversized
Internal width	30 mm
Rim type	Carbon, with hooks, TLR
Rim hole	Presta
Spokes & Nipples	T-head spokes, DT Revolite, black, DT Pro Lock Squorx ProHead alu	T-head spokes, DT Revolite, black, DT Pro Lock Squorx ProHead alu	J-bend spokes, DT Revolite, black, DT Pro Lock Hex, alu	T-head spokes, Complite hybrid, black, DT Pro Lock Squorx ProHead alu
Lacing	24 front & rear, double crossed	28 front & rear, triple crossed	28 front & 32 rear, triple crossed	28 front & rear, triple crossed
Max. system weight:	120 kg	120 kg	130 kg	150 kg
ASTM Class	3	4	5	4
Weight*	1.303 g	29'' from 1.495 g	29" from 1.756 g	29'' from 1.908 g
Price	from € 2,499.80 RRP	from € 2,499.80 RRP	from € 2,499.80 RRP	from € 2,499.80 RRP

* Weight specifications without rim tape and without valves

To meet the cutting-edge technology of the rims, all wheels in the 1200 series are equipped with 180 hubs: lightweight, stiff, and with SINC ceramic bearings. Additionally, the Bio-MTB wheels were built with DT Revolite spokes. These spokes combine strength with extremely low weight and are designed to surpass other MTB spokes in this weight class in terms of durability. The only exception is the HXC 1200 SPLINE, which is reinforced with eMTB-specific spokes.

DT Swiss 1200 Series Lineup

XRC 1200 Spline

Despite maximum compression of the carbon layers, the XRC is DT Swiss's lightest MTB disc 29er wheelset to date. Both wheels are built with 24 DT Revolite spokes each. With a lighter front rim for more agility and the rear wheel with the lightest MTB hub from DT Swiss, this is the ultimate cross country wheelset.

XMC 1200 Spline

In all-mountain riding, versatility is the key to success. Like with the XRC, the Swiss also rely on a nimble and lighter front wheel rim and a more robust rear wheel rim for the XMC - however, with 28 spokes at the front and back. Additionally, the customer has the choice between the robust, quickly engaging Ratchet DEG freehub system and the lighter Ratchet EXP system.

EXC 1200 Classic

The EXC wheelset is particularly robustly constructed and offers ample reserves, even if the line choice does not go according to plan. The lighter front rim has 28 DT Revolite spokes, while the more robust rear rim has 32. The quickly engaging Ratchet DEG ensures a shorter idle distance, which is crucial for good acceleration out of corners.

HXC 1200 Spline

The lightweight e-MTB wheelset is ideal for high-performance e-bikes, to withstand both high Newton meters and sharp-edged obstacles. Equipped with the e-bike-specific Ratchet EXP OS freehub system and 28 DT Complite HY spokes, you just need to turn on the drive and start pedaling.