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Spank Wheels with DT Swiss Hubs
Custom Spank Wheels on DT Swiss Hubs
Pick a Spank rim we carry, put it on a DT Swiss hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Spank rims on DT Swiss hubs:
- Made by specialists: Spank rims made in Spank's own factory, Fratelli Industries, on DT Swiss hubs engineered in Biel, Switzerland
- Proven: Spank's Vibrocore damps trail vibration and raises fatigue life; DT Swiss star ratchets engage every tooth at once instead of a few pawls
- Built to last: DT Swiss freehubs come apart by hand, and the ratchets upgrade to more teeth later; Spank shotpeens the surface rather than machining metal away
- Laced and trued by hand, one wheel at a time, in our Georgia shop
- In depth below: Spike Race 33 gravel · 359 Spike Vibracore mountain
Build your custom Spank wheel on DT Swiss hubs for:
Or start from the DT Swiss hub you want:
180 Straight Pull Centerlock→240 Centerlock→240 6-bolt→350 Centerlock→350 6-bolt→240 Straight Pull Centerlock→350 Straight Pull Centerlock→350 Big Ride 6-bolt, rear only→240 Straight Pull 6-bolt, rear only→
Or pick one of the 5 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the Spank rim and DT Swiss hub already chosen.
Gravel in depth
Spank Spike Race 33 wheels on DT Swiss 240 Disc Centerlock hubs
Our gravel pick from the Spank and DT Swiss parts we build with. The Spank Spike Race 33 is a hooked aluminum rim, 28mm inside, 22mm deep, sized for about 40mm to 2.2 inch tires. We lace it to DT Swiss 240 Disc Centerlock hubs in 32 hole.
- Bead Bite. This is Spank's patented anti-burp design at the bead. It is there to keep the tire in place and hold pressure, including at lower pressures.
- SINC ceramic bearings on the 180. The 180 pairs Ratchet EXP with ceramic bearings where the 240 uses steel. DT Swiss credits them with low friction and low rolling resistance.
Start building this pair:
Mountain in depth
Spank 359 Spike Vibracore wheels on DT Swiss 240 Disc Centerlock hubs
Our mountain pick from the Spank and DT Swiss parts we build with. The Spank 359 Spike Vibracore is a hooked aluminum rim, 30.5mm inside, 19mm deep, about 610 grams in 29 inch, sized for about 2.3 to 2.6 inch tires. We lace it to DT Swiss 240 Disc Centerlock hubs in 32 hole.
- Sacred Geometry on the 369. A hollow bead wall improves lateral and vertical strength, Spank says, and its extra width reduces pinch flats and raises impact resistance. The 369 is 39mm outside on the same 30.5mm inner width as the 359.
- Ratchet EXP on the 240 and 180. One ratchet is combined with the threaded ring, leaving fewer parts and less weight. The drive-side bearing moves into that ring too, which widens the bearing spacing, and DT Swiss says this adds 15 percent axle stiffness and longer bearing life.
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Questions about these builds
Which Spank rim should I build on DT Swiss hubs?
For gravel, the Spike Race 33 (28mm inside) on DT Swiss 240 Disc Centerlock hubs; for mountain, the 359 Spike Vibracore (30.5mm inside) on DT Swiss 240 Disc Centerlock hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every Spank rim that fits a DT Swiss hub.
Road / Cross / Gravel
Spank rims on DT Swiss 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 DT Swiss hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every DT Swiss hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
Mountain Bike
Spank rims on DT Swiss hubs for mountain bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the DT Swiss hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every DT Swiss hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
Spank 359 Spike Vibracore on DT Swiss 240 Disc Centerlock30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Spank 359 Spike on DT Swiss 180 Straight Pull Disc30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Spank 369 Spike on DT Swiss 240 Disc Centerlock30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Spank 369 Spike Vibracore on DT Swiss 240 Disc Centerlock30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →More about Spank and DT Swiss wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Spank wheels on DT Swiss hubs
Every pair on this page is in our builder today, with a rim and hub that fit each other. 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 Spank rims and DT Swiss hubs each bring
- A low, radially compliant section. The 359 and 369 stand 19mm tall and are meant to give a little under load. Spank says that improves traction over bumps and chatter and reduces harsh feedback, while the wide shape holds lateral stiffness.
- Vibrocore in the inner well. On the Vibrocore versions, Spank injects Vibrocore into the rim's inner well. Spank says this cuts vibration reaching the suspension and rider, adds torsional strength and increases fatigue life.
- OohBah rim center. Spank corrugates the center of the rim, which it says adds strength and rigidity. That lets the rim be wider without adding material.
- Star ratchets instead of pawls. Facing toothed rings take the drive, and all their teeth engage at the same moment. DT Swiss says a pawl has only a small contact area, while the whole face of its ratchet engages, and it credits the smaller point loads for these hubs' reliability.
- Ratchet EXP on the 240 and 180. One ratchet is combined with the threaded ring, leaving fewer parts and less weight. The drive-side bearing moves into that ring too, which widens the bearing spacing, and DT Swiss says this adds 15 percent axle stiffness and longer bearing life.
- The original Ratchet System on the 350. Two conical springs keep both ratchets aligned. DT Swiss calls it marginally heavier than Ratchet EXP, and the hub shell and axle on the current 350 have been reworked to cut weight.
Spank and DT Swiss custom wheel questions
Which DT Swiss hub fits my Spank rim?
The cards on this page start on the DT Swiss hub our customers build with each rim most often (DT Swiss 240 Disc Centerlock, DT Swiss 180 Straight Pull Disc). The builder lists every DT Swiss hub that fits your rim, in the drillings and brake types that match.
Do you build Spank rims on other hubs?
Yes. See our Spank custom wheel page for every hub that fits each Spank rim, or our DT Swiss custom wheel page for every rim on a DT Swiss hub.
Can you build with a DT Swiss hub or Spank 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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