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Author Topic: WH-M540 Shimano wheels  (Read 2577 times)

jinder

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WH-M540 Shimano wheels
« on: January 16, 2005, 03:50:33 am »
Hey guys...  what do you think of Shimano wheels WH-M540?  Anyone here used them before?  Will they be strong?




Freehub Body Compatibility 8/9 speed
Freehub Body 11T Top Compatible Yes
Freehub Body Material Steel
O.L.D. (Over Locknut Dimension) Front: 100mm
Rear: 135mm
Axle Length Front: 108mm
Rear: 146mm
Axle Material Front: Steel
Rear: Steel
Quick Release Yes (Aluminum)
Labyrinth & Contact Seals Yes  
Hub Shell Material Aluminum
Hub Shell Finish Anodized
Rim Options Clincher - 26
Rim Material Aluminum
Rim Finish Anodized
Rim Height 28mm
Rim Width 24mm
Number of Spokes Front: 16
Rear: 16
Bladed Spokes Yes
Spoke Material Steel w/ black coating
Nipple Size 4.3mm (#11)
Nipple Thread BC 2.3 (#13)
Nipple Material Aluminum
Weight Front: 898g
Rear: 1146g
*Note 1 Recommended Tires: 26 x 1.5 - 2.25

« Last Edit: January 16, 2005, 03:51:50 am by jinder »
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Re: WH-M540 Shimano wheels
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2005, 04:06:18 am »
Not used them but is this any help ???
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Wheelset/product_124156.shtml
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jinder

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Re: WH-M540 Shimano wheels
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2005, 04:07:38 am »
 :)

Thanks Simon
« Last Edit: January 16, 2005, 04:08:21 am by jinder »
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Re: WH-M540 Shimano wheels
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2005, 09:20:02 am »
check out my gallery - i've been riding their design for quite some time and they are very strong

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http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/Old_Proflexer/959_wheels.jpg
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jinder

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Re: WH-M540 Shimano wheels
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2005, 09:25:46 am »
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check out my gallery - i've been riding their design for quite some time and they are very strong

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http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/Old_Proflexer/959_wheels.jpg


SWEET!   I am going to get a pair soon...  should look wild on the 957!

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