DT Swiss 1.1 rim equal to?
11-29-06, 12:43 PM
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Well yea...sort of...but it is lighter and not made in France. 
Seriously from the wheel builders I have talked to not only is the spec on the rim lighter but they actually come in to that spec where Mavic rims (just like their wheel sets) come in over weight. Most seem to think the quality is higher as well.
Great rim, I had a set from oddsandendos.com and they never went out of true but I think that has as much to do with Mike's build quality.
Seriously from the wheel builders I have talked to not only is the spec on the rim lighter but they actually come in to that spec where Mavic rims (just like their wheel sets) come in over weight. Most seem to think the quality is higher as well.
Great rim, I had a set from oddsandendos.com and they never went out of true but I think that has as much to do with Mike's build quality.
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11-29-06, 12:45 PM
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Grasschopper's got it right. They are in the same "category" of rim as the Open Pro. I was considering them for a custom wheelset I'm looking at in the spring/summer and everything I read about them was very positive. The only reason I've eliminated them is that the 'silver' color is more of a powder gray color. Yeah, it's the OCP in me, but the vintage frame just 'needs' silver rims.
11-29-06, 12:58 PM
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Thanks guys, I'm building my next PowerTap wheelset and was considering using these instead of OP's.
Cuda did that pick of the rd work for you?
Cuda did that pick of the rd work for you?
11-29-06, 01:14 PM
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I looked into getting them for a while. I would agree with the OP comparison. I did read that DT was setting in double eyelets now, and the newer, heavier weight put it neck and neck, if not heavier, than OPs
I ended up with OPs (again) on my new build because I took advantage of some great pricing. Otherwise I would have gone for the DTs
I ended up with OPs (again) on my new build because I took advantage of some great pricing. Otherwise I would have gone for the DTs
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11-29-06, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Psimet2001
I looked into getting them for a while. I would agree with the OP comparison. I did read that DT was setting in double eyelets now, and the newer, heavier weight put it neck and neck, if not heavier, than OPs
I ended up with OPs (again) on my new build because I took advantage of some great pricing. Otherwise I would have gone for the DTs
I ended up with OPs (again) on my new build because I took advantage of some great pricing. Otherwise I would have gone for the DTs
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11-29-06, 01:26 PM
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DT RR 1.1 rims are either single or double eyelet. https://www.dtswiss.com/index.asp
Mine are 3 years old and are single. I also have two sets of similar wheels with MAVIC Open Pros, no problems with either. The DT's are lighter, the OP's may be stronger, I don't know. I ride some fairly rough rodes and have never had a rim failure. My weight is 165. My wheels have Revolution (14-17-14) spokes and aluminum nipples.
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Mine are 3 years old and are single. I also have two sets of similar wheels with MAVIC Open Pros, no problems with either. The DT's are lighter, the OP's may be stronger, I don't know. I ride some fairly rough rodes and have never had a rim failure. My weight is 165. My wheels have Revolution (14-17-14) spokes and aluminum nipples.
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11-29-06, 01:29 PM
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Wow wierd...last time I looked there weren't 2 versions of the rim and I swear they were double eyeleted...guess I was wrong...sorry.
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11-29-06, 02:24 PM
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I believe DT plans on keeping the 28h version of the R1.1 single eyeletted.
If you're looking for rim with a lower spoke count, you should also look into Velocity Aeroheads and the Aerohead OC for the rear.
If you're looking for rim with a lower spoke count, you should also look into Velocity Aeroheads and the Aerohead OC for the rear.
11-29-06, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by hmai18
I believe DT plans on keeping the 28h version of the R1.1 single eyeletted.
If you're looking for rim with a lower spoke count, you should also look into Velocity Aeroheads and the Aerohead OC for the rear.
If you're looking for rim with a lower spoke count, you should also look into Velocity Aeroheads and the Aerohead OC for the rear.
11-29-06, 09:41 PM
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When I was looking at the DT factory built RR1450 wheels set (uses the R 1.1 rim) I was told by DT that they had made a running change (no change in part numbers) to double eyelets due to spoke hole cracking with heavier riders (above 170). The RR1450 set has a 28 spoke rear.
11-30-06, 10:31 AM
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When I was looking at the DT factory built RR1450 wheels set (uses the R 1.1 rim) I was told by DT that they had made a running change (no change in part numbers) to double eyelets due to spoke hole cracking with heavier riders (above 170). The RR1450 set has a 28 spoke rear.
11-30-06, 11:18 AM
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I have the 28 hole f/r from Mike G. They are very light and single eyelet. Since they are basically the exact same rim as the OP, I would imagine that the double eyelet 465g rim is basically the same weight that an OP rim comes in at. Hevent confirmed with weight weenies, but it would make sense. I am 140# and have never had anything close to a strength issue, but the website does now list the single eyelet rim as "lightweight road" for the category.
