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Stan's NoTubes Wheels with Shimano Hubs
Custom Stan's NoTubes Wheels on Shimano Hubs
Pick a Stan's NoTubes rim we carry, put it on a Shimano hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Stan's NoTubes rims on Shimano hubs:
- Proven: Stan's patented Bead Socket rims helped make tubeless mountain biking mainstream; 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
- More than 100 Stan's NoTubes wheels on Shimano hubs in our build records since 2009, each laced and trued by hand in Georgia
- In depth below: Arch MK4 mountain
Build your custom Stan's NoTubes wheel on Shimano hubs for:
Or start from the Shimano hub you want:
XT M8210 B Centerlock→XTR M9210 B Centerlock→105 R7070 Centerlock→Alfine S7001 8 Speed Centerlock, rear only→Dynamo DH UR700 3D 6V 3W Centerlock, front 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 Stan's NoTubes rim and Shimano hub already chosen.
Mountain in depth
Stan's NoTubes Arch MK4 wheels on Shimano XT M8210 B hubs
Our mountain pick from the Stan's NoTubes and Shimano parts we build with. The Stan's NoTubes Arch MK4 is a hooked aluminum rim, 28mm inside, 18.9mm deep, about 481 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.
- WideRight widths. A rim that is too narrow pinches the tire and one that is too wide distorts it, so Stan's sets widths to let the tire reach its intended shape. The 28mm Arch MK4, for example, is sized for 2.2 to 2.5 inch tires.
- 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
Stan's NoTubes 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.
Stan's NoTubes Flow EX3 on Shimano XT M8210 B29mm inside · 17.9mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Stan's NoTubes Arch MK4 on Shimano XT M8210 B28mm inside · 18.9mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 on Shimano XT M8210 B25mm inside · 18mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Stan's NoTubes Flow MK4 on Shimano XT M8210 B30mm inside · 18.9mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →From our truing stand
Stan's NoTubes wheels on Shimano hubs we’ve built
Wheels we have built with Stan's NoTubes rims and Shimano hubs.
More about Stan's NoTubes and Shimano wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Stan's NoTubes wheels on Shimano hubs
Our order records show more than 100 Stan's NoTubes wheels laced to Shimano hubs since 2009. 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 Stan's NoTubes rims and Shimano hubs each bring
- Bead Socket Technology. Stan's patented rim shape holds the tire by its bead rather than its sidewall, so the sidewall can expand to a rounder profile. Stan's says that means more traction and less rolling resistance than a conventional shape, which drives the bead deeper and restricts tire volume.
- Low sidewalls. Bead Socket rims have lower sidewalls than conventional rims. Stan's says that leaves them less exposed, and makes the rim lighter and stronger.
- Spoke offset set by rim width. On MK4 rims the spoke holes sit 1.5mm off center on the 25mm Crest, 2.5mm on the 28mm Arch and 3mm on the 30mm Flow. Stan's reports 92 percent drive to non-drive tension balance on the Crest MK4, against 58 percent on the symmetric MK3.
- 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.
Stan's NoTubes and Shimano custom wheel questions
Which Shimano hub fits my Stan's NoTubes 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 Stan's NoTubes rims on other hubs?
Yes. See our Stan's NoTubes custom wheel page for every hub that fits each Stan's NoTubes rim, or our Shimano custom wheel page for every rim on a Shimano hub.
Can you build with a Shimano hub or Stan's NoTubes 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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