For enduro racers and aggressive trail riders who refuse to compromise on engagement speed, the DT Swiss EX511-Hydra wheelset pairs the EWS-proven EX511 30mm alloy rim with Industry Nine's Hydra hub — the same 690-point, 0.52° engagement system trusted by World Cup podium finishers. The result is a wheelset that responds instantly to every pedal stroke, no matter how tight the corner or how technical the climb.

  • DT Swiss EX511 rim: 30mm inner width, tubeless ready, enduro-race proven
  • Industry Nine Hydra hub: 690 POE (0.52° engagement) — among the fastest engagement available
  • Oversize 20/17mm butted axle and heavy-duty gearbox for trail abuse resistance
  • Standard j-bend spokes compatible — no proprietary spoke hardware needed for servicing
  • DT Competition cold-forged 32H spokes with Squorx ProLock brass nipples

The Hydra Classic hub is designed for off-road punishment in wet, muddy conditions. Large-diameter conventional flanges improve lateral wheel stiffness and tune the feel under hard cornering loads. Industry Nine manufactures 100% in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.

Compatible with Boost-spacing enduro frames. Available with Shimano HG, Shimano Microspline, or SRAM XD freehub bodies. Handbuilt in Australia by Tune Cycles.

DT Swiss offers a 5-year warranty on rims against manufacturing defects. Industry Nine offers a lifetime warranty on hubs. Warranty claims for this product should be directed to Tune Cycles. Return the item to us with proof of purchase and we will manage the warranty process with the brand on your behalf.
  • DT Swiss EX511 30mm inner width alloy rim — field-proven on EWS stages and ready for aggressive enduro riding
  • Industry Nine Hydra hub delivers 690 points of engagement (0.52°) for near-instant power transfer out of corners
  • Large-diameter conventional flanges improve wheel stiffness and allow standard j-bend spoke lacing
  • Oversize butted 20/17mm rear axle and heavy-duty gearbox built for high-impact off-road punishment
  • 32-hole DT Competition cold-forged butted spokes for the ideal blend of strength and weight reduction
  • Squorx ProLock brass nipples with thread-lock compound maintain tension under constant trail vibration
SpecificationValue
Rim modelDT Swiss EX511
Rim inner width30mm
Spoke holes32H
Hub modelIndustry Nine Hydra Classic
Hub engagement690 points (0.52°)
Axle standard (front)Boost 110mm
Axle standard (rear)Boost 148mm
SpokesDT Competition (butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm)
NipplesSquorx ProLock brass
Intended useEnduro MTB
SKU WHL-BUILD-EX511-HYDRA
Barcode #
Brand DT Swiss

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