Always looking for innovative ways to make better products, DT Swiss has developed new, patented techniques and tools for manufacturing carbon rims. Instead of building up the carbon layers from the inside and out, DT Swiss now uses a singular mold to directly construct each 1200 series rim from the outside in, which they say improves the consistency of the layup and minimizes any imperfections. The new 1200 range of wheels features different layups and builds to suit different riding scenarios – we’ve tested the enduro-oriented EXC 1200, keep reading to learn more and get our first...
At the beginning of 2020, DT Swiss unveiled the new 232 platform, a group of components dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of modern XC bikes to cater to real-world XC racing needs. After years of experience gained with forks and rear shocks, it seemed inevitable that DT would create a dropper post to complement their suspension products and really unleash those aspiring racers or World Cup crushing competitors, allowing them to find that extra edge when needed. We bolted the new dropper on our test bike and, you guessed right, went out to see what it’s really made of. Strengths...