Shimano XTR M988 Trail 26" Disc MTB Wheels
The Shimano XTR M988 Trail 26" Disc Wheelset are a pair of mountain bike wheels with aluminium rims, weighing 1.7kg. This tubeless 26" XTR MTB wheelset is designed for disc brakes and was available in grey.
Finally, an XTR-level wheelset that combines Shimano's legendary hub design with thru-axle stiffness and a lightweight, wide-cross-section 21-millimeter-wide rim to open up your tires' contact patch and help devour rough terrain.
- Shimano Alloy MTB Wheelset
- 26" (8, 9 & 10 speed) Disc brake Wheelset in Grey.
- Weighs 1.7kg
Shimano XTR M988 Trail 26 inch Disc Wheels
Finally, an XTR wheel built for the way you ride.
With the bulk of this sub-1,700-gram wheelset's weight biased toward its long-lasting, high-performance cup-and-cone bearing hubs, the critical rotational mass at the perimeterin this case, a 400-gram scandium rimis free to spin quickly up to speed without sacrificing strength.
More than just another flashy wheel design, XTR Trail marries the traditional aspect of a hand-built wheel laced with Swedish steel spokes to the cutting-edge technology of a dent-resistant scandium UST rim precision-welded with T-Nut anchors. It all adds up to uncompromising stiffness and durability for the long haul, backed by an exclusive three-year warranty. Throw in a dedicated 15-millimeter front axle and an optional, new-guard 142-by-12 rear axle option, and XTR Trail wheels deliver the confidence to throw your bike into a corner and power out of it with reckless abandon.
Features: Lightweight Scandium UST tubeless rim 21-millimeter-wide rim extrusion 14-gauge butted Swedish steel spokes 24-spoke direct-pull lacing pattern for lateral stiffness Angular contact bearing assembly Center Lock rotor mounting Specifications: Axle Type: 15mm x 100mm thru axle (front), 10mm x 135mm and 12mm x 142mm thru axle (rear) Rim Height: 22mm Rim Width: 26.4mm Spoke Gauge/Shape: Butted (2.0-1.8-2.0)/Round Rim Type: UST Rim Size: 559 x 21C (26") Recommended Tire: 1.95-2.50 Rotor Mount: Center Lock Freehub Body Type: 8/9/10-speed compatible Weight approx: 1700g.
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XTR M988 Trail 26" Disc Wheelset Specification | |
| Components Type | Wheels |
| Weight | 1.7kg |
| Type | 10 speed, 8 speed, 9 speed, Disc & Pair |
| Material | Alloy & Steel |
| Colour | Grey |
| Wheel Size | 26" |
| Designed for | MTB |
| Brand | Shimano |
| Retailer | Chain Reaction Cycles |
| RRP | £899.99 |
| Lowest Price | £359.99 |
Where to buy the Shimano XTR M988 Trail 26 inch MTB Disc Wheelset?
As far as I'm aware, this Shimano XTR M988 Trail 26" Disc Wheelset deal has expired.
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This Shimano deal originally cost £359.99 (down from £899.99) and was last updated on 7th January 2022.
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