DT Swiss 4.2d or 5.1d???

ncfenwick
ncfenwick Posts: 256
edited November 2008 in MTB buying advice
Hey I am upgrading the wheels on my Orange P7 S. Anyone know what the difference is between these two rims? I mostly ride local moorland and the red routes at Dalby and Whinlatter with the occasional black run thrown in. Cheers
Dialled Prince Albert

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  • stantheman206
    stantheman206 Posts: 106
    hi there,

    the 4.2 are lighter XC type rims while the 5.2 are heavier free ride rims, so i've been told. see the thread before this one

    stan.
  • Tank-slapper
    Tank-slapper Posts: 968
    stantheman206 wrote:
    hi there,

    the 4.2 are lighter XC type rims while the 5.2 are heavier free ride rims, so i've been told. see the thread before this one

    stan.

    This is correct. If you do a fair amount of jumping, go for the 5.1. If not, the 4.2 will be better. The 'd' means 'disc-specific', in other words, they don't take rim brakes.

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