Hybrid utility

The race support team servicing a DT Swiss fork during the XC world cup last weekend in Nove Mesto. If you haven't already done so, it might be time to give some love to your DT Swiss fork while we are still at the beginning of the season. Head to our product support with our link in bio to find out how to service the F 535 ONE. 📸: @irmokeizer #engineeringperformance #meticulousdevelopment #ambitiouscyclist

The beauty is in the details... The custom decals on the limited edition of our GRC 1400 SPLINE took inspiration from the bright colors and patterns of the ‘chitenge’, worn by women and girls in Central and Eastern Africa. Use our link in bio for more information and a chance to purchase this unique wheel setup, made with a matching bike from @opencycle to support the @worldbicyclerelief Women on Wheels campaign. 📷: @baschi_b #dreambike #powerofbicycles #worldbicyclerelief

In December our community donated more than 20K CHF and one lucky winner received the original #dreambike made in collaboration with @opencycle and @sramroad for the @worldbicyclerelief. Now, 15 limited editions of the frame set and customized wheels are available for purchase on the @opencycle web shop, see the link in our bio. The beauty of your purchase... you can get yourself a unique custom frame set/wheel set while supporting a good cause, as all revenue of the sales goes to support the Women on Wheels campaign within @worldbicyclerelief. The original WBR #dreambike Specs: - @opencycle U.P. frame matte black - #dtswiss GRC 1400 SPLINE 42 wheels (700C) - @sramroad XX2 Eagle AXS (42 x 10/50 T cassette), 170 mm crank arms, Red eTap AXS brakes and shifters - Zipp Service Course SL-70 XPLR 44 cm handlebar w/SL 90 mm stem - @schwalbetires G-ONE All-Round TLE 40-622 - @fizikofficial saddle 📷: @baschi_b

@safabrian selected the XMC 1200 SPLINE with a 180 hub, in order to have a light and resistant wheelset. He is now ready for the trails, riding up and down with confidence. For more information on this wheel, please have a look at our link in bio. 📸: @alex_colorito #engineeringperformance #meticulousdevelopment #ambitiouscyclist

The new @bikeonscott Spark from @safabrian is a blast! Which DT Swiss wheels would you mount on this bike? Go watch his full bike check video on YouTube with our link in bio. 📸: @alex_colorito #engineeringperformance #meticulousdevelopment #ambitiouscyclist

Same ambitions, different setups... top results! Bronze medal: @tri.anne.haug rode the ARC 1100 DICUT 50 and DISC Silver medal: @katr_matthews rode the ARC 1100 DICUT 62 and DISC Gold medal: @danielaryf rode the ARC 1100 DICUT 80 and DISC 📷: @amber.hoadley

What a performance from our athletes this weekend. The top 3 spots of the podium at the IM World Championship taken by Daniela Ryf, Kat Matthews, & Anne Haug. 📷: @korupttv #ambitiouscyclist #engineeringperformance

World Championship title number 5 for the queen of triathlon. What a performance from the #ambitiouscyclist @danielaryf. Her setup of ARC 1100 DICUT 80 and ARC 1100 DICUT DISC complemented her @feltbicycles and supported her to lead the race at the end of the bike course. #engineeringperformance 📷: @koruptvision

Catch me if you can... @tri.anne.haug is the #ironman World Championship defending champion. We took the chance to ask her few questions in her final days of preparation: For training she uses the P 1800 SPLINE. She describes them as "reliable, durable, stiff and just made for the daily training". On her choice for competition she says the following: "I choose my setup of ARC 1100 DICUT depending on the demands of the race course and weather conditions". Which means for St. George, "I will use the ARC 1100 DICUT 50 mm in front. It's the lightest and is easy to control. In the back I will decide on the day depending on wind conditions if I pick the disc wheel or the 80 mm. But if it's safe enough to ride a disc, I will choose it because of aerodynamic aspects." After the intense training blocks, we wanted to know her program for the days leading up to race day. "The last week is all about getting ready for the race. Recover from the hard training and prepare mentally for the race." To finish we wanted to know her goal for the race. Her answer: "I want to show my best performance possible." Are you as excited as we are to see the performances tomorrow? Stay tuned. 📷: @jamesmitchell5

@samgolong aka The Big Unit... After a promising 2nd place at the #ironmantri 70.3 World Championship in St. George last year, he is back in Utah for his first full distance World Championship. Our setup of ARC 1100 DICUT 80 & DISC wheels, specially checked by the DT Swiss team at the Ironman village, will be supporting his @trekbikes Speed Concept on the bike course. In his words, "DT Swiss wheels have changed my ride experience. I feel more freedom and speed of movement with the wheels underneath me than I ever have before. The wheels accelerate and allow me to surge at will. The stiffness is unmatched. Finally, the sound of the 180 hub makes me excited to get enough speed to freewheel!" We are excited to see him perform on Saturday and hope he will make the sound of the 180 hubs resonate in the red hills of St. George. 📸: @andywearspink #ambitiouscyclist #engineeringperformance

@katr_matthews of the @bmcprotri team has big ambitions for her first full distance #ironman World Championship. When asked about her goal she replied: "I want to win and I will do this by capitalizing on the bike section." #ambitiouscyclist With the bike course and the planned weather conditions of St. George in mind, here is @katr_matthews choice among the various rim heights of the ARC 1100 DICUT: "Currently looking at the forecast I will choose 62 mm and the DISC. It could be gusty winds so I choose the 62 over the 80 mm to ensure I can optimize my handling in my TT position." Each athlete has different routines before a big race, in her case: "My last week before the race is actually often quite hectic as I "rush" to do all my training and to fit in enough sofa time! Ultimately the aim of every day is to finish it feeling good, not too tired but ready for the next day and the race. I don't have any special routines, no, I just go with the week and how it feels. I think special routines can be a little risky as sometimes things are out of your control and better to be adaptable than rigid with a plan!" Are you as excited as we are to watch the athletes leave everything on the (race) field? Mark your calendars for this Saturday, May 7th. 📷: @jamesmitchell5

The final handover to @besignss at the Vitra Design Museum. This marks the end of the #readytopaint challenge. Thank you to all the designers who took part and we wish Emilien many great rides on his brand new bike! What do you think of the final result?

After assembling the GRC 1400 SPLINE wheels, it's onto the next step... the bike assembly in the @opencycle workshop. What is your favorite detail on the bike? #readytopaint #meticulousdevelopment

Our GRC 1400 SPLINE wheels being assembled here with a very unique design. @besignss was one of the 79 artists who took part in the #ReadyToPaint challenge. As the winner, his designs were brought to life on a unique, custom @opencycle bike, of course with matching @dtswiss wheels. Taking a designer's vision from the paper/digital world and bringing it into reality was a truly special experience. Thank you to everyone who participated! #meticulousdevelopment

No component was left to chance on the HXC 1501 SPLINE ONE. These wheels are composed of a carbon rim of 30 mm internal width, laced with reinforced spokes to a 240 hub and its specific Ratchet EXP OS system. Have a look at the Ratchet EXP OS system with our link in bio. 📸: @maddogboris / @canyon  #engineeringperformance #meticulousdevelopment #ambitiouscyclist