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Velo Orange Wheels with Shimano Hubs
Custom Velo Orange Wheels on Shimano Hubs
Pick a Velo Orange rim we carry, put it on a Shimano hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Velo Orange rims on Shimano hubs:
- Proven: Velo Orange publishes the spoke tension limits for its rims; 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 30 Velo Orange wheels on Shimano hubs in our build records since 2009, each laced and trued by hand in Georgia
- In depth below: Orbital gravel · Voyager road
Build your custom Velo Orange 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→Alfine DI2 S7051 11 Speed Centerlock, rear only→XT Dynamo DH UR705 3D 6V 3W Centerlock, front only→Alfine S7001 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→105 R7000→Dura Ace 7600 Low Flange Track→
Or pick one of the 3 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the Velo Orange rim and Shimano hub already chosen.
Gravel in depth
Velo Orange Orbital wheels on Shimano 105 R7070 hubs
Our gravel pick from the Velo Orange and Shimano parts we build with. The Velo Orange Orbital is a hooked aluminum rim, 27mm inside, 19mm deep, about 447 grams in 700c, sized for about 40mm to 2.2 inch tires. We lace it to Shimano 105 R7070 hubs in 32 hole.
- The Orbital for big tires. A 27mm internal width supports 45mm to 2.5 inch tires, and Velo Orange says that lets you run lower pressures without tire squirm. It is disc only and comes in sizes from 20 inch to 32 inch.
- 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.
Start building this pair:
Road in depth
Velo Orange Voyager wheels on Shimano 105 R7070 hubs
Our road pick from the Velo Orange and Shimano parts we build with. The Velo Orange Voyager is a hooked aluminum rim, 22.1mm inside, 19mm deep, about 638 grams in 700c, sized for about 28 to 38mm tires. We lace it to Shimano 105 R7070 hubs in 32 hole.
- Published tension limits. Velo Orange recommends 110 kgf on the Voyager and 90 to 110 kgf on the Enterprise, and says not to exceed 115 kgf on either. Those numbers tell a builder how hard each rim can be tensioned.
Start building this pair:
Questions about these builds
Which Velo Orange rim should I build on Shimano hubs?
For gravel, the Orbital (27mm inside) on Shimano 105 R7070 hubs; for road, the Voyager (22.1mm inside) on Shimano 105 R7070 hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every Velo Orange rim that fits a Shimano hub.
Road / Time Trial / Tri
Velo Orange rims on Shimano hubs for road, time trial and tri 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.
Road / Cross / Gravel
Velo Orange rims on Shimano hubs for road, cross and gravel 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 Velo Orange and Shimano wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Velo Orange wheels on Shimano hubs
Our order records show more than 30 Velo Orange 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 Velo Orange rims and Shimano hubs each bring
- A polished box section. The Voyager and Enterprise use a classic box section shape with a high polish, which suits a traditional bike.
- One rim for rim or disc brakes. The double wall Voyager is rated for both and takes 38mm to 2.4 inch tires, so a tourer or commuter does not have to commit to one brake type.
- Tubeless with a tire note. The Voyager is tubeless compatible, but its tight tolerances mean Velo Orange recommends folding bead tires only. The Enterprise is not tubeless, so it runs a tube.
- 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.
Velo Orange and Shimano custom wheel questions
Which Shimano hub fits my Velo Orange rim?
The cards on this page start on the Shimano hub our customers build with each rim most often (Shimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7070). The builder lists every Shimano hub that fits your rim, in the drillings and brake types that match.
Do you build Velo Orange rims on other hubs?
Yes. See our Velo Orange custom wheel page for every hub that fits each Velo Orange rim, or our Shimano custom wheel page for every rim on a Shimano hub.
Can you build with a Shimano hub or Velo Orange 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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