DT Swiss HX1700 Spline Rims

[leftside]

Are these rims specific to Commencal? I can't find too much information on them just the "regular" H1700.

What are your thoughts on these rims? Can they take a lot of downhill abuse? I broke the rear E13 Spec+ rim on my Decoy. My NOBL rims are much better, but they are pricey. I have DT Swiss rims on my downhill bike, and they've been fine. Hoping the same with the HX1700.

 

[Mcharza]

HX 1500 do exist on the DT Swiss web. Maybe yours are made for Commencal and are little different. Maybe hubs are something else than 240
But I at least german web shops sell spokes to those.

 

[Darkyhs]

I have the H1700 and destroyed the rear rim. Ordered 2x HX531 which are being built up now The hubs are 350 like. Not sure what this means

H 1700 SPLINE® | DT Swiss

www.dtswiss.com

 

[leftside]

HX 1500 do exist on the DT Swiss web. Maybe yours are made for Commencal and are little different. Maybe hubs are something else than 240
But I at least german web shops sell spokes to those.

Hubs are DT Swiss 350 which are good hubs. I think the HX1700 are made specifically for Commencal. Just wondering if others have them and if they've stood up to abuse?

 

[Mcharza]

Hubs are DT Swiss 350 which are good hubs. I think the HX1700 are made specifically for Commencal. Just wondering if others have them and if they've stood up to abuse?

Suppose they are 30 mm wide? And DT Swiss don't make bad rims.

 

[leftside]

Suppose they are 30 mm wide? And DT Swiss don't make bad rims.

Yep both are 30mm inner.

 

[Mcharza]

I think they are durable. You may want to consider an insert for the rear tire. Of course for downhill

 

[leftside]

I think they are durable. You may want to consider an insert for the rear tire. Of course for downhill

Since I've had Cushcore on the Decoy I'm not running "naked" rims ever again