DT Swiss X1800 Wheels: perfection at a reasonable price

The DT Swiss X1800 is designed to be a strong a versatile wheelset that can stand up to the rigors of daily training and back country adventures. The X1800 is hand built with optimized components.

 

The wheels use DT-Swiss sleeved-jointed disc-specific single-eyelet rims, and DT Swiss CenterLock 35-millimeter, spline-compatible, disc hubs with 8-9 speed freehub. Connecting the rims and hubs are 28 DT Swiss Competition double-butted spokes with black DT-Swiss ProLock nipples. The wheels weigh 789-grams for the front and 1025-grams for the rear. The X1800 wheels include wheel bags, rim strips, quick release skewers, and adapters to convert CenterLock to 6-bolt/44BCD discs.

 

While a little on the heavy side compared to a race specific wheelset, most testers didn’t notice the additional weight due to the super smooth DT-Swiss hubs and overall stiffness. The wheels rolled incredibly smooth and far made up for the additional weight on flat or rolling terrain. It wasn’t until the grade increased or charging out of tight corners did the weight become noticeable. Another factor that testers noted was durability. After several months of hard and aggressive riding the wheels remained true and still felt as smooth as day one. Also, while not as important as the performance aspect the wheels appearance appeared more expensive than their $450.00 price tag and held up impressively well with only minor scratches. Overall the wheels provided great all-round performance and would a solid choice for a rider that is hard on wheels or looking to do high miles.

INFO: www.dtswiss.com

 

Phil Booth is our www.Roadbikeaction.com editor who hails from Seattle Washington, where he races, commutes, and rides both mountain and road bikes with the enthusiasm of a child.

–RC