To start off the New Year, we are introducing a selection of original custom wheels from GORILLA SPUN.
This time, we are focusing on wheelsets featuring DT-Swiss.
DT-Swiss manufactures everything related to wheels, including hubs, rims, spokes, and nipples.
Their high-precision manufacturing is loved and used by many wheel builders.
In fact, the rate of requests for them at Gorilla Spun is so high that they are always in our top three.
I found an interesting video a little while ago, so I'll post it here.
This is a look at the assembly of complete wheels inside DT-Swiss.
A beautifully organized workshop and a systematic workflow that seems highly efficient.
Above all, the fact that they can show off their internal facilities without hiding anything is surely proof that DT-Swiss’s craftsmanship is second to none. After all, you couldn't make this public if you weren't confident.
From such meticulous craftsmanship backed by confidence in production, high-precision parts are naturally born.
Even during assembly, I can build them without any trouble due to that high level of precision.
That is right.
When you combine high-precision items and place them where they belong, it reduces the workload to a surprising degree.
The wheels featured here are also being built very smoothly thanks to the quality of each individual part. Please note that this smoothness inevitably contributes to the rotation and durability during use, so it is not just me taking it easy.
All of the wheels introduced this time can be used in situations such as cyclocross or weekend road rides. I am sure you will find a set that suits your bike perfectly.
Well then, let’s get started!
【Front】Lacing Pattern : 3cross
Hub : DT-Swiss 240s (32H)
Rim : DT-Swiss RR411 (32H)
Spokes : DT-Swiss Champion #14 (Black)
Nipples：DT-Swiss Alloy #14 (12mm , Silver)
【Rear】Lacing Pattern : 3cross
Hub : DT-Swiss 240s (32H , Shimano 11speed)
Rim : DT-Swiss RR411 Asymmetric (32H)
Spokes : DT-Swiss Champion #14 (Black)
Nipples：DT-Swiss Alloy #14 (12mm , Silver)
【Price】¥103,000
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This is a wheelset using DT-Swiss's latest road rim, the RR411.
It also uses the DT-Swiss 240s hub, which can be called a staple, so you can enjoy the best possible rotation.
They can be used for a long time, from weekend rides to road races, and with 32 spokes, they also have the durability to be used for cyclocross with confidence. A set that lets you fully experience what DT-Swiss is today.
GORILLA SPUN Build Wheel 700c DT-Swiss RR440 x DT-swiss 240s (Front & Rear)
【Front】Lacing Pattern : 2cross
Hub : DT-Swiss 240s (28H)
Rim : DT-Swiss RR440 (28H)
Spokes : DT-Swiss Champion #14 (Black)
Nipples：DT-Swiss Brass #14 (12mm , Black)
【Rear】Lacing Pattern : 2cross
Hub : DT-Swiss 240s (28H)
Rim : DT-Swiss RR440 Asymmetric (28H)
Spokes : DT-Swiss Champion #14 (Black)
Nipples：DT-Swiss Brass #14 (12mm , Black)
【Price】¥98,000
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The second set uses the classic RR440. Naturally, for the rear wheel, we use the RR440 Asymmetric to reduce the left-right difference in spoke tension as much as possible, resulting in a pair with excellent balance.
This pursuit of balance is also reflected in the 28-spoke count; wheels with such a great balance of strength and weight can be used for everything from road rides to cyclocross and touring. These are wheels that will make your bike life brighter and more fun.
【Front】Lacing Pattern : 2cross
Hub : DT-Swiss 350 (24H , 2cross)
Rim : H plus Son AT-25 (Hair line Anadised)
Spokes : DT-Swiss Champion #14 (Black)
Nipples：DT-Swiss Brass #14 (12mm , Black)
【Rear】Lacing Pattern : 2cross
Hub : DT-Swiss 350 (28H , 2cross)
Rim : H plus Son AT-25 (Hair line Anadised)
Spokes : DT-Swiss Champion #14 (Black)
Nipples：DT-Swiss Brass #14 (12mm , Black)
【Price】¥58,000
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The last wheelset uses the entry-grade 350 to let everyone know about the stable hub performance of DT-Swiss, and for the rim, we have intentionally used the H plus Son / AT-25 instead of DT-Swiss. Although the spoke count is a bit unique, you can use them without worry from your daily commute to weekend big rides.
At GORILLA SPUN, we also hand-build various wheels daily in the Circles pit space to suit the rider's purpose. In addition to the wheels introduced this time, we have a wide range of stock wheels and custom-order wheels where you can choose each part to your liking, so please take a look.
Click here for the wheel order page.