Shimano WH-MT501 12 Speed Micro Spline Rear Wheel

The Shimano WH-MT501 is a trail-ready rim that won’t break the bank. Featuring a Microspline freehub body it’s all ready for Shimano 12 speed goodness.

Who’s this item for: Anyone after an entry-level complete wheel wanting to run a Shimano 12 speed system. Great for light trail use.


Hub:

Spoke holes:  24 spokes

Convertibility: Not convertible between sizes.

Bearings: Cup and cone bearings with contact and labyrinth seals.

Brakes: Centrelock rotors only!

Freehub: Microspline. For use with Shimano 12 speed systems only.

Rims:

Tubeless:  Not with the included rim strips, but yes with tubeless tape.

Dimensions:  

• Depth: 21mm.
• Internal rim width: 24mm. 
• External Rim width: 29.6mm.

Tyres:  Perfect for 2.0″ to 2.4″ tyres.

Joining:  Pin jointed rims walls.

Material:  Aluminium.

Spokes:

Spoke count:  24 spokes

Lacing:  2 cross lacing.

Materials:  Stainless steel spokes, with brass nipples.

Hub mount:  J-bend style

Overall weight: 1238gm (29″).
 
Pros:  Budget-friendly and comes with a Microspline freehub.

Cons:  Centrelock only. Only 24 spokes.