Shimano XTR WH-M9000-TU 29-inch Tubular Wheelset

For cross-country racing, there are some exceptionally fast clincher wheels out there, but there is nothing that compares to the speed, control, and low weight of a carbon tubular wheelset. The same can often be said of Shimano's XTR groupset, so what happens when the two intersect? You get marvelous hoops like the new Shimano XTR M9000-TU Race 29-inch Tubular Wheelset.

Whereas the new XTR 9000 clincher wheelsets are made with a proprietary carbon/aluminum hybrid construction process to capitalize on the advantages of both materials while keeping cost reasonable, these tubulars go all-out, with rims rendered in full carbon for incredible strength, wonderful ride quality, and insanely low weight. Down in the hubs, proprietary bearings keep the precision-machined hubs spinning for years, and a revised axle and bearing configuration saves a bit of weight, as well.

The Shimano XTR M9000-TU Race 29-inch Tubular Wheelset comes with a 142x12mm rear axle, and 100x15mm front axle, and a freehub body that can accommodate Shimano 10 or new 11-speed XTR drivetrains. Both front and rear wheels have 28 spokes, and both are compatible with CenterLock rotors only.