Spank Wheels with Shimano Hubs

Gravel in depth

Spank Spike Race 33 wheels on Shimano 105 R7070 hubs

Our gravel pick from the Spank and Shimano parts we build with. The Spank Spike Race 33 is a hooked aluminum rim, 28mm inside, 22mm deep, sized for about 40mm to 2.2 inch tires. We lace it to Shimano 105 R7070 hubs in 32 hole.

• Bead Bite. This is Spank's patented anti-burp design at the bead. It is there to keep the tire in place and hold pressure, including at lower pressures.
• 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.

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Mountain in depth

Spank 359 Spike Vibracore wheels on Shimano XT M8210 B hubs

Our mountain pick from the Spank and Shimano parts we build with. The Spank 359 Spike Vibracore is a hooked aluminum rim, 30.5mm inside, 19mm deep, about 610 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.

• Sacred Geometry on the 369. A hollow bead wall improves lateral and vertical strength, Spank says, and its extra width reduces pinch flats and raises impact resistance. The 369 is 39mm outside on the same 30.5mm inner width as the 359.
• 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.

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Questions about these builds

Which Spank rim should I build on Shimano hubs?

For gravel, the Spike Race 33 (28mm inside) on Shimano 105 R7070 hubs; for mountain, the 359 Spike Vibracore (30.5mm inside) on Shimano XT M8210 B hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every Spank rim that fits a Shimano hub.

Mountain Bike

Spank 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.

Spank 359 Spike Vibracore on Shimano XT M8210 B30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →Spank 359 Spike on Shimano XT M8210 B30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →Spank 369 Spike on Shimano XT M8210 B30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →Spank 369 Spike Vibracore on Shimano XT M8210 B30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →