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Shimano XTR Wheelset | $999.99
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Shimano XTR Wheels

BikeRadar verdict

4 out of 5 stars

"Usual superb Shimano hubs in a tight, light package but rims need looking after"

By Guy Kesteven

Shimano’s flagship wheels are similar to the less-expensive Deore XT model, but with optimal materials that reduce weight to pro class levels.

For a start the buttressed rim is Scandium alloy with 24 equal-spaced, super tight, but super skinny double-butted spokes threading straight into the hubs. They’re impressively stiff in use and come UST tubeless compatible as standard - they work fine with regular tyres too.. They haven’t got the best reputation for surviving wallops unscathed though.

They're sensibly trim rather than the lightest around - 700g for the front model and 845g for the rear one. Angular contact bearings support heavy lateral loading and the quick-release skewers are as light, classy and efficient as Shimano skewers have always been. Double-bearing, grease-sleeved seals keep crud out of the hubs and hold grease in.

The hubs are gorgeous however, with the fast pick up from the almost silent running titanium freehub. The fully user serviceable Shimano bearings are superb. Aluminium axles keep weight down and XTR Centerlock rotors are 30g lighter than Deore XT.

Wheel bags are included.

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Specification

Name:
XTR Wheelset
Built by:
Shimano
Price:
$999.99

Rims Brand:
Scandium
Available Colours:
Black/Grey
Material:
Scandium
Tyre Type:
clincher, tubeless
Wheel Size:
26 Inches
Wheel Compatability:
Shimano 10spd, Shimano 8spd, Shimano 9spd
Axel Model:
Oversized Aluminium
Bike Compatibility:
Shimano 10spd, Shimano 8spd, Shimano 9spd
Brake Compatibility:
Disc Brake, Disc Brake Centre-Lock
Front Wheel Axle Length:
100 mm
Description:
Paired Spokes
Cassette:
Titanium Body
Front Spoke Count:
24
Front Wheel Weight:
700 g
Rear Spoke Count:
24
Rear Wheel Weight:
845 g
No of Holes (Front):
20
No of Holes (Rear):
24
Rear Wheel Axle Length:
135 mm

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