Shimano hubs/ wheel opinions?

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flag Trialsiain
Posted: Jan 9, 2020 at 18:21 Quote
Hi was just wondering what people think of the Shimano xt new 30mm wheels or XT hubs as I can’t find any real world reviews. Would this rear wheel be suitable for enduro riding?

https://www.tweekscycles.com/shimano-deore-xt-m8120-trail-wheels-2009644/?sku=MADWHM8120FB1527&istCompanyId=56f52ebf-49f3-492a-9cbb-cb6ab0fc1bf0&istFeedId=c2306de0-9ac7-40f5-b9fe-c99bd95845f7&istItemId=iiwxpwmtr&istBid=t&awaid=6411&utm_source=redbrain&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=css&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu4zXlPz35gIVDbDtCh1Zqw1hEAQYCiABEgIhIPD_BwE&awc=6411_1578622807_744cbce13836aec307ed8185ae947516
flag onyxss
Posted: Jan 10, 2020 at 0:44 Quote
Trialsiain wrote:
Hi was just wondering what people think of the Shimano xt new 30mm wheels or XT hubs as I can’t find any real world reviews. Would this rear wheel be suitable for enduro riding?

https://www.tweekscycles.com/shimano-deore-xt-m8120-trail-wheels-2009644/?sku=MADWHM8120FB1527&istCompanyId=56f52ebf-49f3-492a-9cbb-cb6ab0fc1bf0&istFeedId=c2306de0-9ac7-40f5-b9fe-c99bd95845f7&istItemId=iiwxpwmtr&istBid=t&awaid=6411&utm_source=redbrain&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=css&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu4zXlPz35gIVDbDtCh1Zqw1hEAQYCiABEgIhIPD_BwE&awc=6411_1578622807_744cbce13836aec307ed8185ae947516
They are quite new thats why no reviews yet. They are intended for trail/enduro, so if you like their new near silent hub go for it. Otherwise for that money (or a little more) you can buy some more well known/tested wheels (like DT, WTB, Spank etc.)
flag Trialsiain
Posted: Jan 10, 2020 at 3:04 Quote
onyxss wrote:
Trialsiain wrote:
Hi was just wondering what people think of the Shimano xt new 30mm wheels or XT hubs as I can’t find any real world reviews. Would this rear wheel be suitable for enduro riding?

https://www.tweekscycles.com/shimano-deore-xt-m8120-trail-wheels-2009644/?sku=MADWHM8120FB1527&istCompanyId=56f52ebf-49f3-492a-9cbb-cb6ab0fc1bf0&istFeedId=c2306de0-9ac7-40f5-b9fe-c99bd95845f7&istItemId=iiwxpwmtr&istBid=t&awaid=6411&utm_source=redbrain&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=css&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu4zXlPz35gIVDbDtCh1Zqw1hEAQYCiABEgIhIPD_BwE&awc=6411_1578622807_744cbce13836aec307ed8185ae947516
They are quite new thats why no reviews yet. They are intended for trail/enduro, so if you like their new near silent hub go for it. Otherwise for that money (or a little more) you can buy some more well known/tested wheels (like DT, WTB, Spank etc.)
what DT wheels would you choose instead? It’s annoying how they come with 18T as standard on the ones with 350 hubs. I need microspline so the upgrade ratchet will cost extra on top for more engagement
flag onyxss
Posted: Jan 10, 2020 at 5:58 Quote
Trialsiain wrote:
onyxss wrote:
Trialsiain wrote:
Hi was just wondering what people think of the Shimano xt new 30mm wheels or XT hubs as I can’t find any real world reviews. Would this rear wheel be suitable for enduro riding?

https://www.tweekscycles.com/shimano-deore-xt-m8120-trail-wheels-2009644/?sku=MADWHM8120FB1527&istCompanyId=56f52ebf-49f3-492a-9cbb-cb6ab0fc1bf0&istFeedId=c2306de0-9ac7-40f5-b9fe-c99bd95845f7&istItemId=iiwxpwmtr&istBid=t&awaid=6411&utm_source=redbrain&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=css&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu4zXlPz35gIVDbDtCh1Zqw1hEAQYCiABEgIhIPD_BwE&awc=6411_1578622807_744cbce13836aec307ed8185ae947516
They are quite new thats why no reviews yet. They are intended for trail/enduro, so if you like their new near silent hub go for it. Otherwise for that money (or a little more) you can buy some more well known/tested wheels (like DT, WTB, Spank etc.)
what DT wheels would you choose instead? It’s annoying how they come with 18T as standard on the ones with 350 hubs. I need microspline so the upgrade ratchet will cost extra on top for more engagement

Maybe go for custom build, Hope hubs + DT rim, Hope has microspline now.
Otherwise DT E1900/1700, depending on your budget. Upgrade ratchet is a bum, but you can have those hubs almost forever later, with new standards you change endcaps usually and you can move them to newer frames if you want.
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