DT Swiss G 540 DB 28 Hole Presta-drilled disc Brake Black - 29 / 700c

Freed from UCI regulation, the DT Swiss Gravel range was free to go as wide as DT's test data suggested, after extensive testing of different tyre profiles and rim shapes, DT engineers have settled on a full 24 mm as the perfect width for modern Gravel bikesThe added width gives better support to wide, 35c or larger tyres, allowing the use of lower pressures, enhancing grip and comfort whilst reducing rolling resistance and tyre flex under corneringRobust, sleeved construction gives a great value package for a wide gravel rimNeed a rim for cyclocross racing or just something a bit less specific? Check out the R 500 Cross Road, which is fully UCI compliant and a great option for 30-35c tyresAvailable in both 700c and 650B 'Road Plus' sizes for the new breed of multi surface adventure bikesA substantial 130 KG weight limit means these can be used for bike packing or light touringUnlike the lightweight XC mountain bike rims that have been used as impromptu gravel rims in the past these are proper road rims and designed to handle higher pressures safelyCan be run either with standard clinchers or road tubeless tyres using DT Swiss tubeless tape and valvesUnique process for the black coating produces a tough and durable finishSuggested maximum system weight of 130 KGPresta drillingOuter width: 28 mm, Inner Width: 24 mm, Height: 25 mmERD 554 mm (650B) or 592 mm (700c)Max spoke tension: 1200 NWeight: 515 grams (650B) or 550 gram (700c)

• DT Swiss G 540 DB 28 hole Presta-drilled disc brake black - 29 / 700c