There are no products listed under this category.
Chromag Wheels with Shimano Hubs
Custom Chromag Wheels on Shimano Hubs
Pick a Chromag rim we carry, put it on a Shimano hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Chromag rims on Shimano hubs:
- Proven: Chromag says the BA30 v2 takes 20 percent more impact than the original at the same weight; Shimano builds the same cup-and-cone layout into Dura-Ace on purpose, and its XT and XTR rears engage in 3.5 degrees
- Built to last: Shimano hubs can be serviced at almost any bike shop; Chromag welds and grinds the seam so the joint is the strongest part of the rim
- Laced and trued by hand, one wheel at a time, in our Georgia shop
- In depth below: BA30 V2 mountain
Build your custom Chromag wheel on Shimano hubs for:
Or start from the Shimano hub you want:
105 R7070 Centerlock→XT M8210 B Centerlock→XTR M9210 B Centerlock→Dynamo DH UR700 3D 6V 3W Centerlock, front only→Alfine S7001 8 Speed Centerlock, rear only→XT Dynamo DH UR705 3D 6V 3W Centerlock, front only→Alfine S7001 11 Speed Centerlock, rear only→Alfine DI2 S7051 11 Speed Centerlock, rear only→Nexus C7000 5 Speed Centerlock, rear only→Alfine DI2 S7051 8 Speed Centerlock, rear only→Nexus DI2 C7050 5 Speed Centerlock, rear only→
Or pick one of the 2 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the Chromag rim and Shimano hub already chosen.
Mountain in depth
Chromag BA30 V2 wheels on Shimano XT M8210 B hubs
Our mountain pick from the Chromag and Shimano parts we build with. The Chromag BA30 V2 is a hooked aluminum rim, 30mm inside, 19mm deep, about 640 grams in 29 inch, sized for about 2.3 to 2.6 inch tires. We lace it to Shimano XT M8210 B hubs in 32 hole.
- A bead wall built for rock strikes. Chromag concentrates material in the bead wall, where impacts land, and rounds the outer edge to reduce tire damage under compression. The aim is better dent resistance and tire retention, and fewer pinch flats.
- Quick engagement off the line. The XT and XTR rears engage within 3.5 degrees. Shimano says that helps you get moving quickly, while the seal design and smooth bearings mean less drag when you coast.
Start building this pair:
Mountain Bike
Chromag rims on Shimano hubs for mountain bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Shimano hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Shimano hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
More about Chromag and Shimano wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Chromag wheels on Shimano hubs
Every pair on this page is in our builder today, with a rim and hub that fit each other. We lace each wheel by hand in our Georgia shop: tensioned evenly, trued flat and round, and stress-relieved before it ships. Spoke lengths are calculated from the measured dimensions of your exact rim and hub.
What Chromag rims and Shimano hubs each bring
- A bead wall built for rock strikes. Chromag concentrates material in the bead wall, where impacts land, and rounds the outer edge to reduce tire damage under compression. The aim is better dent resistance and tire retention, and fewer pinch flats.
- A welded and ground seam. Both rims are fusion welded at the joint and then ground smooth, and Chromag says that makes the seam the strongest part of the rim. A full weld also keeps the joint airtight for tubeless.
- Nipple beds angled to the spoke. Chromag's oriented bed lines up each nipple seat with the angle of its spoke. Chromag says this reduces stress on the nipple and spoke, which makes for a stronger wheel.
- Cup and cone on the road hubs. Shimano says this construction lets a mechanic fine-tune the bearing and stays smooth under cornering and sprint loads, and that Dura-Ace uses it on purpose. The 105 hubs add internal O-rings and a grease sleeve for durability.
- Cartridge bearings on current XT and XTR. The M8210-B and M9210-B hubs moved to cartridge bearings with preload adjustment, in steel on XT and stainless on XTR. Shimano pairs them with new seals and calls them easily serviceable.
- Quick engagement off the line. The XT and XTR rears engage within 3.5 degrees. Shimano says that helps you get moving quickly, while the seal design and smooth bearings mean less drag when you coast.
Chromag and Shimano custom wheel questions
Which Shimano hub fits my Chromag rim?
The cards on this page start on the Shimano hub our customers build with each rim most often (Shimano XT M8210 B). The builder lists every Shimano hub that fits your rim, in the drillings and brake types that match.
Do you build Chromag rims on other hubs?
Yes. See our Chromag custom wheel page for every hub that fits each Chromag rim, or our Shimano custom wheel page for every rim on a Shimano hub.
Can you build with a Shimano hub or Chromag rim I already own?
Yes. Choose the supply-your-own option in the configurator, ship it to us, and we will lace it into a new wheel with new spokes cut to the right length. You pay for the parts you need and the build labor.
How long will my wheel take?
Build time comes down to parts availability rather than bench time. Your estimated ship date is shown in the configurator before you check out, so you know the date before you pay.
Not sure what to pick? Email info@prowheelbuilder.com (fastest) or leave a voicemail on 470-253-0929. You will be talking to the people who build the wheels.
Not sure which rim or hub?
Tell the Build Assistant how you ride and what you want to spend, and it ranks complete builds for you.
Open the Build Assistant →