DT Swiss XM 481 DT Swiss 180 wheelset — built by DT Swiss

A DT Swiss XM 481 rim set laced 28-spoke front and rear to DT Swiss 180 straight-pull hubs — DT's lightest hub, Ratchet EXP 36 and SINC ceramic bearings. DT Swiss builds each wheelset to order through Apollo, the Australian DT distributor: laced, tensioned and trued by DT. Allow about 14 days from order to dispatch.

Before you order — what your bike decides

• Wheel size — 29", 27.5" or mullet (29" front, 27.5" rear). Read it off your tyre sidewall.
• Rear axle — Boost 12 × 148 only on this wheelset: measure the inside of the dropouts.
• Front axle — Boost 15 × 110 or 12 × 100: check the fork lowers.
• Rotor mount — Centre Lock only (DT makes the 180 in Centre Lock): use Centre Lock rotors, or a Centre Lock to 6-bolt adapter.
• Cassette — the freehub body follows it: Shimano 12-speed MTB is Micro Spline, SRAM Eagle is XD, Shimano 11-speed and older is HG. Offered here: all three.

Who it is for

For XC and down-country riding where you want an alloy rim that is also rated for trail use (ASTM 4).

The rider's questions

• How much can it carry? Max system weight (rider, bike and gear) 120 kg — the DT Swiss XM 481 rating.
• What tyres fit? 2.1–2.7" tyres are DT's recommended range for a 30 mm inner width; 1.85"–2.05" and 2.8" are possible. The tyre's own maximum pressure applies; the rim sets none.
• E-bike? DT approves the 180 hubs for e-bikes up to 32 km/h or 250 W.
• How fast does the hub engage? 36 points of engagement — Ratchet EXP 36, 10° between clicks.
• Warranty? DT Swiss parts 24 months from purchase. Any claim comes back to Tune Cycles — see the Warranty tab.
• How long does it take? About 14 days: DT builds it to order, then we send it on to you.

Kit includes

• DT Swiss XM 481 rim set — two 28H rims (29", 27.5" or mullet (29" front, 27.5" rear))
• DT Swiss 180 front hub, 28H: Centre Lock · Boost 15 × 110 (or 12 × 100)
• DT Swiss 180 rear hub, 28H: Centre Lock · Boost 12 × 148 · freehub Shimano HG, Shimano Micro Spline or SRAM XD
• Wheel build by DT Swiss — DT's spokes and nipples, laced, tensioned and trued by DT ($160)

Options: rim diameter · front axle · freehub body · tubeless valves (50 mm, up to 2).

Everything in the Wheelset box is part of the build. Choose each dropdown: nothing is pre-selected. The valves in the Upgrades box are optional — leave them at 0 if you already have some, and the price adjusts.

Sold separately (shown with this kit): tubeless sealant, Centre Lock rotors, a cassette for your freehub body and tyres to suit (sizes above).

If you are unsure what your frame, fork or drivetrain takes, ask us before you order.