To identify the best structure for overall performance and durability, Giant engineers examined every possible angle of the new rim composition. After months of testing, we decided on a new carbon molding process to produce a hookless design with superior carbon continuity. The result: greatly improved overall strength and impact resistance.

Tackling extreme singletrack, drops and jumps can be hard on your wheels. That's why we increased bead-to-bead width, to help disperse impact load and enhance the rim's structural strength, all without increasing overall weight.

To achieve the perfect balance of durability and weight, Giant engineered precise reinforcement around each spoke hole, giving support exactly where it’s needed without adding any unnecessary material.

Featuring optimized carbon layering, Giant’s redesigned rim has smoother transitions, creating a more durable overall structure with superior impact resistance.

Made with an optimized laminate that uses carefully selected and meticulously placed carbon sheets, the new rim boasts maximum strength and performance without compromising weight.

Optimized inner rim width maximizes the performance of today’s higher volume off-road tires, giving you improved traction and a smoother ride quality.

Wider 110mm and 148mm hubs give improved lateral stiffness and superior control.

Engineered with more leverage on the “pulling” spoke and less on the “pushing” spoke, DBL technology maximizes the performance of the wheel in a dynamic state by generating a perfect balance of spoke tension for optimal transmission stiffness and braking performance.