2008 XT rims will be UST

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Tubeless comes to the masses with Shimano’s 2008 XT wheelsets. They released specs of their disc XC wheelset which will be tubeless and a new tubeless compatible All Mountain wheelset.

Here are the specs:
WH-M776: 20mm Thru Axle All-Mountain Wheelset

Shimano 2008 XT All Mountain tubeless wheelset WH-776

  • 10 degree engagement Freehub body
  • Center Lock disc brake compatible with 20mm oversized through axle
  • 7075 T6 alloy oversized axles
  • Wider rim (23mm) for better wide tread profiles
  • Standard size Center Lock interface
  • Angular contact bearings ensure long life and maximum efficiency
  • 24 spoke design
  • Alloy nipples / 14g spokes
  • Tube and tubeless tire compatible
  • 2050g

WH-M775 Disc Brake XC Wheel Set

Shimano 2008 XT Disc XC tubeless wheelset WH-775
M775 (559×19)Center Lock disc brake compatible with standard Q/R front hub
14/15/14g spokes
7075 T6 alloy oversized axles
Angular contact bearings ensure long life and maximum efficiency
24 spoke design
Alloy nipples
Tube and tubeless tire compatible
1660g


Comments

One Response to “2008 XT rims will be UST”

  1. jody on July 25th, 2007 1:19 pm

    can you switch the front wheel hub to a q/r on the m776?

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