XT WH-M8120 29in Boost Wheel
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XT WH-M8120 29in Boost Wheel balances lightweight handling, durable construction, and fast trail response
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"This wheelset is my go-to for aggressive trail and enduro. The tubeless setup is painless, it’s strong enough for big hits, and the engagement is better than expected. Drop it on any bike and you get instant handling confidence without paying carbon prices."
XT WH-M8120 29in Boost Wheel harnesses Shimano’s engineering for trail riders who demand reliable, responsive performance on technical descents and fast singletrack. The lightweight aluminum rim, offset spoke lacing, and centerlock compatibility deliver a stiff, efficient wheel that tracks through rough lines. Tubeless setup is fast, supporting lower pressures for extra grip and fewer flats. Paired with a Micro Spline freehub, this wheel is ready for the latest 12-speed drivetrains—so you can stomp the climbs as hard as the descents. Double-butted, J-bend spokes offer lasting durability for seasons of laps, and boosted axle spacing increases stability, so you always feel in control.
Details
- Tubeless, lightweight aluminum wheel delivers pinpoint handling and reliable speed
- Offset spoke lacing and wide flange hubs bring lateral stiffness for cornering
- 28 double-butted, J-bend spokes balance strength and easy at-home truing
- Micro Spline freehub ready for 12-speed drivetrains and 10t top gears
- Centerlock disc mount makes rotor swaps quick and alignment perfect
- Boost axle spacing maximizes compatibility and front-end rigidity
- Low claimed weight (1016g per wheel) feels fast and flickable on all terrain
- Designed for trail, enduro, all-mountain, and aggressive XC riding
- Item #SHIU184
- Rim Material
- aluminum
- Wheel Size
- 29in
- Rim Type
- Hooked
- Rim Depth
- 19.8mm
- Rim Width
- [external] 34.7mm, [internal] 30mm
- Brake Compatibility
- centerlock disc
- Hubs
- Micro Spline
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm boost thru-axle
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm boost thru-axle
- Spokes
- double butted, J-bend
- Spoke Count
- [front, rear] 28
- Claimed Weight
- [single] 2lb 3.8oz (1016g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- mountain biking