Original Shimano parts guarantees that all components work perfectly for optimum performance and maximum safety and longevity. Professional XC riders asked SHIMANO for lighter XC wheels. After a year developing, fine tuning and testing in the World Cup circuit with Fabian Giger, Sergio Mantecon and Eva Lechner SHIMANO introduces lightweight full carbon tubular offset 29” rims for competitive XC riders. The wheels are available as a 15mm E-thru system in the front and 12mm E-thru or quick release (168 mm) in the rear. Both have a center lock rotor mount system and a quick engagement freehub body for perfect traction. Because of a new and smaller design the both bottom brackets (thread type and pressfit type) are lighter, have a better sealing performance and provide a smoother rotation.
KEY FEATURES:
- Remarkable acceleration, climbing and cornering
- Super lightweight, 276 gram carbon rim
- Quick, double pawl engagement titanium freehub optimizes traction
- 2-cross laced Tangent straight laced spokes optimizes torsional rigidity
- Center lock is a quick, simple, lightweight and effective rotor mounting system
- Angular contact bearings with double contact high quality sealing
- Super light weight full-carbon offset rim
- Quick engagement freehub body (36/360 degree) for perfect traction
- High rigidity with front 15mm and rear 12mm E-thru axle
- Easy maintenance and longer durability
- Center-Lock rotor mount for easy and quick installation
VERSIONS:
- XTR WH-M980-F15+R12 (1.349 grams)
- XTR WH-M980-F15+QR: (1.298 grams)
Quick release for rear wheel included in QR-version
