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ENVE Wheels with Shimano Hubs
Custom ENVE Wheels on Shimano Hubs
Pick an ENVE rim we carry, put it on a Shimano hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build ENVE rims on Shimano hubs:
- Made by specialists: ENVE rims molded in Ogden, Utah (SES, G and M Series)
- Proven: ENVE developed its M Series over 322 prototypes with pro riders and teams; 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; ENVE covers its rims with a lifetime warranty
- Laced and trued by hand, one wheel at a time, in our Georgia shop
- In depth below: M6 mountain
Build your custom ENVE 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 4 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the ENVE rim and Shimano hub already chosen.
Mountain in depth
ENVE M6 wheels on Shimano XT M8210 B hubs
Our mountain pick from the ENVE and Shimano parts we build with. The ENVE M6 is a hookless carbon rim, 32mm inside, 21mm deep, about 430 grams in 29 inch, sized for about 2.4 to 2.8 inch tires. We lace it to Shimano XT M8210 B hubs in 28 hole.
- M Series front and rear rims do different jobs. On models like the M6, the front rim runs wider for more tire support, lower pressure and more traction, with a narrower edge to save weight. The rear gets a wider edge for pinch-flat and impact protection, because ENVE says that is where damage is more likely.
- 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
ENVE 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.
ENVE M6 on Shimano XT M8210 B32/29mm inside · 21mm deep · 28 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →
ENVE AM30 on Shimano XT M8210 B30mm inside · 20mm deep · 28 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →
ENVE M8 on Shimano XT M8210 B32/29mm inside · 20.9/21mm deep · 28/32 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →
ENVE M9 Pro on Shimano XT M8210 B29mm inside · 22mm deep · 32 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →More about ENVE and Shimano wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built ENVE 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 ENVE rims and Shimano hubs each bring
- Molded spoke holes. ENVE forms its spoke and valve holes in the mold instead of drilling them, so the carbon fibers stay uncut. Drilled carbon needs extra material to restore its strength, and ENVE says skipping that saves weight without giving up durability or stiffness.
- A seat for internal nipples. Where a rim uses internal nipples, a molded cone behind the hole lets the nipple pivot like a ball in a socket, so the spoke leaves at the same angle the nipple sits. ENVE says the lower bending stress means less truing and fewer fatigue breaks.
- M Series front and rear rims do different jobs. On models like the M6, the front rim runs wider for more tire support, lower pressure and more traction, with a narrower edge to save weight. The rear gets a wider edge for pinch-flat and impact protection, because ENVE says that is where damage is more likely.
- 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.
Two things to check before you order
- Nipples. The AM30 and M9 Pro take internal nipples; the M6 and M8 take external nipples. The builder offers only the nipple type each rim takes.
- Tires. Every ENVE rim on this page is hookless, so choose a tire its maker rates for hookless rims.
ENVE and Shimano custom wheel questions
Which Shimano hub fits my ENVE 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 ENVE rims on other hubs?
Yes. See our ENVE custom wheel page for every hub that fits each ENVE rim, or our Shimano custom wheel page for every rim on a Shimano hub.
Can you build with a Shimano hub or ENVE 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.
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