A standalone handbuilt front wheel for riders building a mullet setup, replacing a damaged wheel, or stepping up from a stock wheelset one wheel at a time. The XM481 rim and Hope Pro 5 hub is a combination built for the trail.

  • DT Swiss XM481 rim — 30mm inner, tubeless-ready, 27.5" or 29"
  • Hope Pro 5 hub — 108 POE, zero-drag labyrinth seal, 15x110mm Boost
  • 6-bolt or Centre Lock rotor interface (specify at order)
  • 32H with DT Competition butted spokes and Squorx Pro Lock nipples

The XM481 provides the ideal front rim platform: wide enough at 30mm to support aggressive trail tyres, robust enough for enduro duty, and fully tubeless-ready with a minimal-hook profile that seats a bead securely.

The Hope Pro 5 hub builds on 30+ years of CNC machining in Barnoldswick, UK. The 6-pawl offset freehub delivers 108 points of engagement with 3 pawls always in contact for balanced load distribution. A new zero-drag labyrinth seal replaces the contact seal, cutting freewheeling drag significantly without sacrificing dirt exclusion. End caps swap easily to accommodate different fork axle standards — an investment that lasts across multiple bike generations.

Hope provides a lifetime warranty on hubs against manufacturing defects. 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.
  • Hope Pro 5 front hub with 108 points of engagement and zero-drag labyrinth seal for effortless freewheeling
  • DT Swiss XM481 rim — 30mm inner width, minimal-hook tubeless profile, rated for trail and enduro
  • 15x110mm Boost axle spacing for maximum fork stiffness and spoke bracing
  • Available in 6-bolt or Centre Lock disc interface — specify when ordering
  • Fully serviceable: end caps swap to suit different fork axle standards
  • 32H with DT Swiss Competition butted spokes and Squorx Pro Lock brass nipples, handbuilt at Tune Cycles
SpecificationValue
RimDT Swiss XM481
Rim diameter27.5" or 29"
Inner width30mm
Spoke holes32H
HubHope Pro 5
Axle standard15x110mm Boost
Rotor mount6-Bolt or Centre Lock (specify)
Engagement108 POE (6-pawl offset)
SpokesDT Swiss Competition butted
NipplesBrass Squorx Pro Lock
SKU WHL-BUILD-XM481-PRO5-FT
Barcode #
Brand DT Swiss
Shipping Weight 4.0000kg
Shipping Width 0.660m
Shipping Height 0.330m
Shipping Length 0.670m
Shipping Cubic 0.145926000m3

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