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DT Swiss Wheels with Onyx Hubs

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Custom DT Swiss Wheels on Onyx Hubs

Pick a DT Swiss rim we carry, put it on an Onyx hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.

Why build DT Swiss rims on Onyx hubs:

  • Made by specialists: DT Swiss rims engineered in Biel, Switzerland, on Onyx hubs machined in Minnesota
  • Proven: DT Swiss rims are raced from the WorldTour to the Enduro World Series; Onyx drives through a sprag clutch, with no teeth to skip
  • Built to last: Onyx hubs coast silently, with no pawls to wear; DT Swiss offers 10 years of crash replacement on its carbon rims
  • More than 70 DT Swiss wheels on Onyx hubs in our build records since 2009, each laced and trued by hand in Georgia
  • In depth below: GR 531 gravel · EX 511 mountain · RR 521 road
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Build your custom DT Swiss wheel on Onyx hubs for:

Road / Time Trial / Tri→Road / Cross / Gravel→Mountain Bike→Fat Tire / Plus Bike→

Or start from the Onyx hub you want:

MTB Centerlock→MTB 6-bolt→Vesper Centerlock→Vesper 6-bolt→Fat Bike Centerlock→Fat Bike 6-bolt→MTB SS Centerlock, rear only→MTB SS 6-bolt, rear only→MTB Lefty 6-bolt, front only→Vesper SS Centerlock, rear only→Vesper SS 6-bolt, rear only→Vesper Road→

Or pick one of the 31 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the DT Swiss rim and Onyx hub already chosen.

Gravel in depth

DT Swiss GR 531 wheels on Onyx MTB Centerlock hubs

Our gravel pick from the DT Swiss and Onyx parts we build with. The DT Swiss GR 531 is a hooked aluminum rim, 24mm inside, 25mm deep, about 535 grams in 700c, sized for about 35 to 50mm tires. We lace it to Onyx MTB Centerlock hubs in 28 hole.

  • Power that does not wait for a tooth. Onyx says the hub carries your pedaling to the rear wheel instantly, for faster acceleration and more control. There is no gap between teeth to cross before it picks up.

Start building this pair:

Wheelset, 28 hole→Wheelset, 32 hole→

Mountain in depth

DT Swiss EX 511 wheels on Onyx MTB Centerlock hubs

The mountain pair our customers build most on this page, with 12 in our build records. The DT Swiss EX 511 is a hooked aluminum rim, 30mm inside, 21mm deep, about 570 grams in 29 inch, sized for about 2.3 to 2.6 inch tires. We lace it to Onyx MTB Centerlock hubs in 32 hole.

  • PHR washers at the spoke holes. On rims like the RR 411, EX 511 and FR 541, a shaped washer spreads each nipple's load over more of the rim. DT Swiss says that lowers peak loads enough to build a lighter rim, and that the washer pivots to line its ball-head nipples up with the spoke, cutting the risk of a broken spoke or cracked rim.
  • A weight trade-off. These hubs are heavier than pawl hubs, so they suit riders who want the engagement and the silence enough to carry the extra grams.

Start building this pair:

Wheelset, 32 hole→Wheelset, 28 hole→

Road in depth

DT Swiss RR 521 wheels on Onyx MTB Centerlock hubs

Our road pick from the DT Swiss and Onyx parts we build with. The DT Swiss RR 521 is a hooked aluminum rim, 20mm inside, 32mm deep, about 520 grams in 700c, sized for about 25 to 32mm tires. We lace it to Onyx MTB Centerlock hubs in 28 hole.

  • Welded or sleeved joints, by model. DT Swiss rates a welded joint as the most resistant it offers in aluminum and uses it on the RR 411, EX 511 and FR 541. Sleeved rims like the R 470 and M 502 are its way of holding down the cost.
  • Bearings chosen for low drag. Onyx fits premium-grade bearings front and rear, and credits them with very low rolling resistance on both wheels.

Start building this pair:

Wheelset, 28 hole→Wheelset, 32 hole→

Questions about these builds

Which DT Swiss rim should I build on Onyx hubs?

For gravel, the GR 531 (24mm inside) on Onyx MTB Centerlock hubs; for mountain, the EX 511 (30mm inside) on Onyx MTB Centerlock hubs; for road, the RR 521 (20mm inside) on Onyx MTB Centerlock hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every DT Swiss rim that fits an Onyx hub.

Road / Time Trial / Tri

DT Swiss rims on Onyx hubs for road, time trial and tri bikes

Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Onyx hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Onyx hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.

DT Swiss RR 511 rimDT Swiss RR 511 on Onyx Vesper Road18mm inside · 32mm deep · 24 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss RR 411 rimDT Swiss RR 411 on Onyx Vesper Road18mm inside · 21mm deep · 24 hole · hookedStart building this pair →

Road / Cross / Gravel

DT Swiss rims on Onyx hubs for road, cross and gravel bikes

Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Onyx hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Onyx hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.

DT Swiss R 460 rimDT Swiss R 460 on Onyx MTB Centerlock18mm inside · 22.5mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss GR 531 rimDT Swiss GR 531 on Onyx MTB Centerlock24mm inside · 25mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss G 540 rimDT Swiss G 540 on Onyx MTB Centerlock24mm inside · 25mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss RR 521 rimDT Swiss RR 521 on Onyx MTB Centerlock20mm inside · 32mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss R 470 rimDT Swiss R 470 on Onyx MTB Centerlock20mm inside · 23mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss R 500 rimDT Swiss R 500 on Onyx MTB Centerlock22mm inside · 23mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss E 512 rimDT Swiss E 512 on Onyx MTB Centerlock25mm inside · 21.8mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss RR 421 rimDT Swiss RR 421 on Onyx MTB Centerlock20mm inside · 21mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss RR 481 rimDT Swiss RR 481 on Onyx MTB Centerlock22mm inside · 25mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss E 470 rimDT Swiss E 470 on Onyx MTB Centerlock24mm inside · 20mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss G 500 rimDT Swiss G 500 on Onyx MTB Centerlock26mm inside · 20mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →

Mountain Bike

DT Swiss rims on Onyx hubs for mountain bikes

Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Onyx hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Onyx hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.

DT Swiss XM 481 rimDT Swiss XM 481 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 21.5mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss EX 511 rimDT Swiss EX 511 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 21mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss EX 471 rimDT Swiss EX 471 on Onyx MTB Centerlock25mm inside · 21.5mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss FR 541 rimDT Swiss FR 541 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 21mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss XR 391 rimDT Swiss XR 391 on Onyx MTB Centerlock25mm inside · 17mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss E 532 rimDT Swiss E 532 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 21.8mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss FR 560 rimDT Swiss FR 560 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 21mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss HX 531 rimDT Swiss HX 531 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 21mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss M 502 rimDT Swiss M 502 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss EX 441 rimDT Swiss EX 441 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 21mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss Exc 330 Carbon rimDT Swiss Exc 330 Carbon on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 22mm deep · 32 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →DT Swiss F 572 rimDT Swiss F 572 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 20mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss FR 571 rimDT Swiss FR 571 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 23mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss XM 431 rimDT Swiss XM 431 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 21mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss XR 421 rimDT Swiss XR 421 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 20mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →DT Swiss Xmc 320 Carbon rimDT Swiss Xmc 320 Carbon on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 22mm deep · 28 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →DT Swiss Xrc 310 Carbon rimDT Swiss Xrc 310 Carbon on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 20mm deep · 28 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →

Fat Tire / Plus Bike

DT Swiss rims on Onyx hubs for fat and plus bikes

Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Onyx hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Onyx hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.

DT Swiss BR 710 rimDT Swiss BR 710 on Onyx MTB Centerlock76mm inside · 15.8mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →

More about DT Swiss and Onyx wheels

Why the pairing, specs and FAQ

Custom hand built DT Swiss wheels on Onyx hubs

Our order records show more than 70 DT Swiss wheels laced to Onyx hubs since 2009. We lace each wheel by hand in our Georgia shop: tensioned evenly, trued flat and round, and stress-relieved before it ships. Spoke lengths are calculated from the measured dimensions of your exact rim and hub.

What DT Swiss rims and Onyx hubs each bring

  • PHR washers at the spoke holes. On rims like the RR 411, EX 511 and FR 541, a shaped washer spreads each nipple's load over more of the rim. DT Swiss says that lowers peak loads enough to build a lighter rim, and that the washer pivots to line its ball-head nipples up with the spoke, cutting the risk of a broken spoke or cracked rim.
  • Welded or sleeved joints, by model. DT Swiss rates a welded joint as the most resistant it offers in aluminum and uses it on the RR 411, EX 511 and FR 541. Sleeved rims like the R 470 and M 502 are its way of holding down the cost.
  • Asymmetric shapes. The XRC 310, XMC 320 and EXC 330 carbon rims are asymmetric to even out spoke tension in the build, which DT Swiss says makes a stronger, longer-lasting wheel. The RR 411 alloy rim comes in both symmetric and asymmetric versions.
  • A patented sprag clutch instead of pawls. Onyx hubs drive through a sprag clutch, not pawls and a toothed ring. With no teeth in the drive, there are none to skip.
  • Power that does not wait for a tooth. Onyx says the hub carries your pedaling to the rear wheel instantly, for faster acceleration and more control. There is no gap between teeth to cross before it picks up.
  • Silent coasting. Taking out the pawls also takes out the sound they make against the teeth, and removes the play that comes with them. The wheel coasts quietly.

Check before you order

  • Tires. The RR 511, RR 411, R 460, GR 531, G 540, RR 521, R 470, R 500, E 512, RR 421, RR 481, E 470, G 500, XM 481, EX 511, EX 471, FR 541, XR 391, E 532, FR 560, HX 531, M 502, EX 441, F 572, FR 571, XM 431, XR 421 and BR 710 are hooked; every other DT Swiss rim on this page is hookless, so choose a tire its maker rates for hookless rims.

DT Swiss and Onyx custom wheel questions

Which Onyx hub fits my DT Swiss rim?

The cards on this page start on the Onyx hub our customers build with each rim most often (Onyx Vesper Road, Onyx MTB Centerlock). The builder lists every Onyx hub that fits your rim, in the drillings and brake types that match.

Do you build DT Swiss rims on other hubs?

Yes. See our DT Swiss custom wheel page for every hub that fits each DT Swiss rim, or our Onyx custom wheel page for every rim on an Onyx hub.

Can you build with an Onyx hub or DT Swiss rim I already own?

Yes. Choose the supply-your-own option in the configurator, ship it to us, and we will lace it into a new wheel with new spokes cut to the right length. You pay for the parts you need and the build labor.

How long will my wheel take?

Build time comes down to parts availability rather than bench time. Your estimated ship date is shown in the configurator before you check out, so you know the date before you pay.

Not sure what to pick? Email info@prowheelbuilder.com (fastest) or leave a voicemail on 470-253-0929. You will be talking to the people who build the wheels.

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