The FR 541 may not be your first rim, but it aspires to be the last. The
new rim shape improves the impact resistance, enabling you to push a
little harder on the trails. It also enhances the pinch flat protection
for a trusty ride on rougher tracks. Build this rim with care and it
will reward you with resistance and lightness for a long-lasting bond.
Material
ALUMINIUM
Pinchflat protection
Tests conducted with a leading tire supplier showed a 17% increase in pinch flat resistance compared to the previous FR 560 rim.
Size options
Ride in full 29", full 27,5" or mullet. The FR 541 is available in both sizes and both sizes are available in 28 or 32 spoke count.
Welded rim
The welding process on aluminum rims is the most resistant joining method of the DT Swiss aluminum portfolio.
PHR system
The PHR system increases the load-bearing surface of the nipples on the rim and reduces localized stresses.
Personalize your ride
The FR 541 comes in black or in a special silver color, as well with three additional stickers.
We believe in the art of engineering and strive for sophistication in the product development process. Our guiding idea is to constantly push barriers with our inhouse developed technologies.
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Find help and answers for frequently asked questions here.
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The current DT Swiss wheels are tubeless-ready and come with mounted tubeless rim tape and corresponding valves. For conversion, you will need a tubeless-capable tire (optimal: UST) and tire sealant. You can find both at an official dealer. Our How To video will take you through step-by-step assembly.
If you have previously ridden your bike with a tube or if the tape no longer sticks properly to the rim, we recommend that you replace the rim tape as a precaution.
How to attach the tubeless rim tape:
1. Measure the inside width of the rim.
2. The tubeless rim tape should be approx. 2 mm wider than the rim and can be bought from a specialist store.
3. Apply the tubeless rim tape. Depending on the rim/tire combination, it may be helpful to apply two or three layers of tubeless rim tape to optimally seal the rim bed.
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You can use the Spoke Calculator to work out the correct spoke length and wheel weight. If your dealer doesn't have your required spoke length in stock, use one that is 1 mm longer.
For dealers: Order spare parts via our distributors or directly via our B2B online shop. Prices and availability are shown directly on the B2B online shop.
As wider rims have developed, so have wider tires. However, the different tire and rim widths are not universally compatible. Essentially: The wider the rim, the wider the tires that can be fitted.
«The FR 541 rim is awesome, definitely the strongest rim I have ever ridden on. The past few months I have been riding/racing hard, hitting European downhill trails and the rims haven’t skipped a beat; no dings or dents. Being a heavy rider with not the smoothest style I demand a lot from my wheels and the new FR 541 exceeds expectations. Very excited to race on them.»
Michael Baehler
One80 bikeshop owner
«I have been working with DT Swiss components for many years, because I think they are of very good quality and their reliability is one of the best on the market. Since I sell mountain bikes, it often happens that I must replace rims and my choice almost always falls on DT Swiss. When I mounted the wheels with the FR 541, I recognized the usual build quality of the brand and the combination of this rim with DT Swiss spokes and hubs made the assembly quick and easy.»
by joey sielen
«It's just pretty astounding they were able to reduce the weight on this rim while increasing the strength... run it over with a truck? Don't want to damage your truck...»
There cannot be enough posts about @richie_rude1's amazing achievement at the 2025 UCI Enduro and E-Enduro World Championships🥇🔥
We are more than proud that he took the win rolling on our FR 541 rim and 350 hub. 💪
Congrats, World Champion! 👏
📷: @davetrumporephoto#mountainbike#MTB#WorldChampion#DTSwiss
Rude as Hell 🔥
Dent rocks, break roots, be rude as hell to the trails. The FR 571 has all the features to defeat the black snake and crush canyon gaps in the desert. 🪨
▪️Attack the tracks in a 29" or 27.5" setup, rider's choice to go fully rude or business in the front, rude in the back.
▪️No need to be polite, the included flat hex brass nipples are resistant enough for rough handling.
▪️Be bold and brazen with a silver rim or stay stealthy in black. Now both the FR 541 and the new FR 571 Freeride and Downhill rims are available in black and a special silver color. ✨
Get the new FR 571 and be rude as hell! 🔥
Learn more on our website 🔗 Link in bio.
#RudeAsHell#Freeride#Downhill#SilverRim#MTB#DTSwiss
@richie_rude1 emerged as the overall champion showcasing his versatility by using different wheels depending on the tracks: the FR 541 rims, the EX 1700 SPLINE wheels, and a mysterious silver rim.
📸: @maddogboris#MTB#EDR
When preparing for Red Bull Hardline, we would have no doubts: our choice would be the FR 541 rim. What spokes would you lace this with?
#EngineeringPerformance#MTB#DH#Freeride
@sikmik83 decided to equip his downhill bike with FR 541 rims to tackle the rocks of Snowshoe.
Check out the rim with our link in bio!
📸: @maddogboris
Can you guess which bike the new FR 541 rims are fitted to here? Full assembly picture tomorrow.
📸: @jensstaudt
The @bikecomponents team also assembled the FR 541 in their workshop in Germany. Right after, Kevin from the service department went to test them on some jumps and roots: “The new DT Swiss gravity rim FR 541 convinces in terms of reliability: with its new, extremely shock-resistant shape, it ensures that you make it safely over every jump without risking a flat tire.”
Thank you BC!
📸: Bike-Components
The team at the @district12_gmbh bike shop in Reinach (CH) built up a FR 541 with other DT Swiss components. The 240 is certainly an excellent choice for the intended use of this wheelset. They described it as, “stronger, lighter, more resistant! The brand new Freeride and Downhill rim FR 541 of DT Swiss will possibly the last rim that you will mount on your bike.”
Thank you, District12!
📸: District12
While building the FR 541, Michael Baehler of the @one80shop in Biel said, "I recognized the usual build quality of the brand and the combination of this rim with DT Swiss spokes and hubs made the assembly quick and easy". Thanks to Michu for letting us participate in this wheelbuild.
Find out more information about the new FR 541 by following our link in bio!
The profile of the new FR 541 is based on the Enduro rim profiles, but with added material in specific areas to increase the overall strength. The result? A durable rim adapted for the practice of freeride and downhill.
And this rim comes with a set of cool stickers.
All details available on our website, check out our link in bio!
📸: @maddogboris
Available in 29" and 27.5", you’ll be able to ride the new FR 541 rim in your desired configuration. Both sizes are available in 28 or 32 spoke count.
Not the first but the last; build your wheel with this rim, so you don't have to build another. All details are on our website - link in bio.
The ultimate freeride rim is here, stronger and lighter.
Not the first, but the last. Our brand-new rim for downhill and freeride, the FR 541 aspires to be the last rim you build on your bike. The new rim design enables improved impact resistance and a better pinch flat protection to fit your style and your lines.
Visit our website to discover all the details that make this rim one of the most resistant ever designed by DT Swiss - link in bio.
📸 #1: @maddogboris
Do you spot any changes here?
Take a closer look, because these will definitely change your riding. Stay tuned, tomorrow we’ll launch a product that may not be your first, but could be your last.
📸: @maddogboris
Can’t go wrong with red details. This is also the first close-up of a new product coming soon. Any guesses? Little hint: it rocks.
📸: @maddogboris
If you had to choose a DT Swiss rim to ride for a VERY long time, which would you choose? We have our opinion, but we can't share it just yet.
📸: @maddogboris
by joey sielen
