Freeride/Downhill

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The tension at the start house before the race run or before guinea pigging the self-built double leaves no room for other thoughts. That's why the Freeride wheels are designed for durability: in the unlikely event that you don't catch the perfect line or if you case the double.

FR 1500 CLASSIC

  • MSRP per set from € 889 from CHF 863 from $ 1 355 from YEN 136 892 from NT$ 30 683
  • Weight per set from 1928 g
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F 1900 CLASSIC

  • MSRP per set from € 499 from CHF 484 from $ 761 from YEN 76 892 from NT$ 17 235
  • Weight per set from 2118 g
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  • DT Swiss Freeride/Downhill wheels are optimized for maximum strength, impact resistance, and control on the most demanding terrain. If it's in nature or in a bike park. Designed for riders tackling steep descents, jumps, drops, and high-speed technical sections, these wheels prioritize durability above all else, ensuring reliability even when lines are imperfect or impacts are heavy. Their robust construction and precise handling characteristics provide stability at speed and confidence in aggressive riding situations, making them ideal for freeride and downhill riders who push limits on rough, unforgiving terrain.

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  • Each of the current standard wheel sizes (26", 27.5" and 29") has advantages and disadvantages. The larger the wheel, the better it rolls over obstacles. However, as the size grows, so does the weight and therefore the rotating mass, which decreases the bike's liveliness.

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  • DT Swiss Freeride wheels are designed for aggressive, high-speed mountain riding with big features such as steep descents, drops, on rough natural terrain, where maximum durability and impact resistance are essential for controlling unpredictable lines. DT Swiss Dirt Jump wheels, by contrast, are built for trick-focused riding on jumps, pump tracks, and bike parks, prioritizing stiffness, precise handling, and reliability for repeated takeoffs and landings in a more controlled, feature-oriented environment.

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  • The product names are composed of letters, numbers and text. The letters express the category and the rim material. The following 4-digit numbers indicate the hub level. And the text in the name show the wheel family and spoke type.

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Engineered to Meet the Demands of Professional Racing

Downhill racing pushes every component to perform under maximum impact, speed, and precision. By supporting athletes and teams competing at the highest level of gravity racing, DT Swiss develops wheel technology in environments shaped by rough terrain, aggressive lines, and constant technical demands.

PERFORMANCE
TEST CENTER

Through many years of experience, DT Swiss has gained extensive testing know-how. Laboratory tests are conducted to replicate as closely as possible what our products will have to endure once in the field and throughout the entire product life cycle.