By Jos Dyer, 1 year ago
The FR 1500 CLASSIC is ready to transform that nervous anticipation before opening a new line into relief, providing increased riding precision and wheelset durability. A unique, lightweight and stable rim profile not only increases impact resistance, but also reduces weight and the probability of pinch flats. The wheel's design takes load distribution in extreme riding situations into account; a different number of spokes on the front and rear wheel creates the strongest and lightest possible wheel, offering precision and durability. It won't hold you back from finding new lines.
FR 1500 CLASSIC FEATURES:
- INCREASED IMPACT RESISTANCE RIM PROFILET he modification of the rim profile as well as the addition of material at specific places allows to increase its resistance to impacts.
- INCREASED PINCH FLAT RESISTANCE RIM FLANGE The rims reworked flange, improves its resistance to pinch flats by 17% compared to the FR 1950 CLASSIC rim, according to tests conducted with a leading tire supplier.
- REDUCED WEIGHT The new rim profile, as well as the 28 spokes at the front, allow a weight reduction of 7% for a pair of wheels, with identical specifications between the FR 1500 CLASSIC and the previous model, the FR 1950 CLASSIC.
- CLASSIC 240 HUB The 240 hub has proven itself on the world circuit for many years, equipped with the Ratchet EXP 36T system and in a classic configuration, for uncompromising resistance.
DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES
DT Swiss has never shied away from challenges and making the FR 1950 CLASSIC, one of the toughest Gravity wheels, even more ready than before was a significant one.
To achieve this, we considered all the components that make up a wheel and reworked them to make the FR 1500 CLASSIC the strongest Downhill and Freeride wheel in the DT Swiss range.
The result of this development is a stronger and lighter wheelset, ready to inspire confidence in any rider to ride any new line that emerges in front of his wheel.
REDUCED WEIGHT
The FR 1500 CLASSIC is lighter than the previous FR 1950 CLASSIC due to the complete reworking of the rim profile and the adapted spoke count of 28 spokes at the front wheel and 32 spokes at the back. In the case of downhill and freeride, a lighter wheelset makes a lot of sense.
On one side, it means that getting up to speed will be easier, and on the other side, enhance the steering reactivity. That is exactly what's important when it comes to landing a big jump, or just flying over the roots fields to land into tight switchbacks!
Therefore, the FR 1500 CLASSIC inspires confidence to ride new lines. On the one hand by its new technical features and on the other hand, by what these new features allow during your riding session.
COMPONENTS TO RIDE
INCREASED IMPACT RESISTANCE RIM
In order to increase the impact resistance, it was necessary to use a different profile design than the current freeride and downhill wheelset, the FR 1950 CLASSIC.
Years of experience and knowledge in aluminium rim development allowed DT Swiss engineers to develop a more impact resistant rim.
The profile of the FR 1500 CLASSIC rim is based on the EX rim profiles but has had material added in specific areas, increasing the overall strength of the profile to create a rim adapted and durable to the practice of freeride and downhill.
BETTER PINCH FLAT PROTECTION RIM
The FR 1500 CLASSIC rim also benefits from a specific feature particularly adapted to its field of use: an increased protection against punctures by pinching.
This feature is due to a new shape of the rim hooks where the upper part has been widened. It is precisely this sidewall that will come into contact with the tire during compression and in many cases, pierce the carcass causing air loss.
The widening and correct orientation of this surface allows the shocks to be distributed over a wider area, thus reducing the risk of punctures.
RACE PROVEN SPOKES
The FR 1500 CLASSIC is built with DT competition spokes. Reinforced by the patented cold forging process, these double butted spokes are also lighter than constant diameter spokes, allowing to gain extra weight on the wheelset, in order to give the rider more agility to open new lines.
RACE PROVEN HUBS
Used by the fastest riders on the downhill world cup circuit, the 240 equipped with the Ratchet EXP system is at the centre of the FR 1500 CLASSIC. This hub offers several qualities for the riders who want to master the toughest lines on the track, such as easy serviceability, quick engagement and a contained weight.