Comments on: NAHBS 2008: Shimano’s XT 29″er Wheel Announced http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:07:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Vandal http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35177 Vandal Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:03:34 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35177 Nice. Not far off my 1800g expectation. Here's to hoping the availability is closer to Sea Otter than to July! Nice. Not far off my 1800g expectation. Here’s to hoping the availability is closer to Sea Otter than to July!

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35173 Guitar Ted Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:20:52 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35173 JGascon: Thanks for those specs. We'll see how well the homework was done once they hit the trails. ;) JGascon: Thanks for those specs. We’ll see how well the homework was done once they hit the trails. ;)

]]> By: JGascon http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35172 JGascon Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:27:33 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35172 Thanks all for the positive comments regarding the 29R. Here's the official details and specs: •23.5mm wide (622 x 19C ETRTO) rim •Double butted 14-15-14g spokes w/alloy nipples •7075 T6 alloy oversized axles •Angular contact bearings •24 spoke design •Tube and tubeless tire compatible •Reliable, quick engagement Deore XT freehub body •Center Lock interface (6-bolt adaptor available separately) •Weight: 1810g •MSRP: $649.99 •Available: Summer 2008 These wheels have been in the works for a couple of years and like Oderus mentioned Shimano does its homework. These are truly mountain biking ready wheels..... Thanks all for the positive comments regarding the 29R. Here’s the official details and specs:
•23.5mm wide (622 x 19C ETRTO) rim
•Double butted 14-15-14g spokes w/alloy nipples
•7075 T6 alloy oversized axles
•Angular contact bearings
•24 spoke design
•Tube and tubeless tire compatible
•Reliable, quick engagement Deore XT freehub body
•Center Lock interface (6-bolt adaptor available separately)
•Weight: 1810g
•MSRP: $649.99
•Available: Summer 2008

These wheels have been in the works for a couple of years and like Oderus mentioned Shimano does its homework. These are truly mountain biking ready wheels…..

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35170 Guitar Ted Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:33:49 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35170 John: According to a report on cyclingnews.com this morning, the 1850 gram wheelset will incorporate Shimano's new "standard" thru axle that measures 15mm called "E-thru". Shimano claims it is lighter but "nearly as strong" as a 20mm thru-axle. So far, Fox Shox is the only suspension fork manufacturer supporting this standard. John: According to a report on cyclingnews.com this morning, the 1850 gram wheelset will incorporate Shimano’s new “standard” thru axle that measures 15mm called “E-thru”. Shimano claims it is lighter but “nearly as strong” as a 20mm thru-axle.

So far, Fox Shox is the only suspension fork manufacturer supporting this standard.

]]> By: John http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35131 John Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:17:31 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35131 Does anyone know if these are 20mm through axle compatible or are they just a QR? Does anyone know if these are 20mm through axle compatible or are they just a QR?

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35106 Guitar Ted Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:56:17 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35106 Oderus: Thanks. I hadn't read or heard that anywhere else. I'll look forward to checking these out. Oderus: Thanks. I hadn’t read or heard that anywhere else. I’ll look forward to checking these out.

]]> By: Oderus http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35102 Oderus Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:16:34 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35102 GTed, these wheels will be UST certified just like the 26" version. I wasn't jumping the gun on that one. :) GTed, these wheels will be UST certified just like the 26″ version. I wasn’t jumping the gun on that one. :)

]]> By: j-dog http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35063 j-dog Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:43:33 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-35063 How bout a Lefty Front version?? How bout a Lefty Front version??

]]> By: Brendan http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-34996 Brendan Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:27:12 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-34996 Looking good, quicker engagement from a Shimano hub would be welcome all around. I love the serviceability of XT hubs, can't beat cup and cone IMHO. I know it's not wheel related, but that Sycip fork is gorgeous! Looking good, quicker engagement from a Shimano hub would be welcome all around. I love the serviceability of XT hubs, can’t beat cup and cone IMHO. I know it’s not wheel related, but that Sycip fork is gorgeous!

]]> By: Oderus http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-34994 Oderus Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:07:29 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/10/nahbs-2008-shimanos-xt-29er-wheel-announced/#comment-34994 The Rhythm Elite are 28 spokes. I ride those and I am about 280lbs. I rode the 26" (blaspheme I know) of the XT wheelset and they are stiff. I am not the least bit concerned about 24 spokes. Shimano does their homework. The Rhythm Elite are 28 spokes. I ride those and I am about 280lbs. I rode the 26″ (blaspheme I know) of the XT wheelset and they are stiff. I am not the least bit concerned about 24 spokes. Shimano does their homework.

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