At Shore-Carbon, we work exclusively with the most reliable hub manufacturers in the industry.

You can choose from hubs by Industry Nine, DT Swiss, Onyx Racing Products, HXR Components 🇫🇷, and Bitex.

Freehub bodies may seem complicated, but rest assured, we support all existing standards.

Available freehub body types:

• SRAM XD: for SRAM 11- and 12-speed cassettes (GX, X01, XX1 ranges).

• Shimano MTB (HG): the most widespread standard, used on older 7–10 speed cassettes and some 11-speed setups.

• Shimano Micro Spline: for modern Shimano 12-speed drivetrains (Deore, SLX, XT, XTR).

👉 To confirm which freehub body your bike uses, simply remove the rear wheel and check the reference engraved on the outer ring of your cassette.

If you’re unsure, contact us, our team is here to help you choose the right setup.

There are two main disc rotor mounting standards: 6-bolt and Center Lock.

6-bolt:

This is the most common standard in mountain biking. Strong, reliable, and easy to find anywhere, it’s the preferred choice for downhill, enduro, and all hard-charging riding styles.

Center Lock (Shimano):

Quicker to install and remove, often chosen for gravel, road, or weight-focused trail bikes. It saves a few grams but usually requires a specific tool and can be less practical if you frequently swap rotors.

👉 In summary:

• For most MTB uses (downhill, enduro, all-mountain), you’ll almost always find 6-bolt.

• If you ride gravel, road, or light trail—or if you’re chasing every last gram—you likely have Center Lock.

⚡️ Good to know: adapters are available to mount a 6-bolt rotor on a Center Lock hub, making the two systems compatible if needed.

The world of hubs can seem complex, as there are many axle and spacing standards.

In practice, you’re usually buying a wheel for a specific bike. The best way to confirm compatibility is to check your bike’s brand, model, and year, then review the manufacturer’s specifications.

👉 Another method: remove your front and rear wheels and use a caliper to measure the axle diameter and the internal width of the frame or fork. This will give you the exact hub spacing.

Most common standards:

• Front 100×15: older standard, still found on some bikes.

• Front Boost 110×15: the most common standard today for enduro and trail bikes.

• Front DH Boost 110×20: used on modern downhill forks.

• Rear 142×12: previous standard, still widely used.

• Rear Boost 148×12: current standard on most modern MTBs.

• Rear DH 150×12: downhill-specific standard.

• Rear Super Boost 157×12: used on some high-end, recent bikes.

👉 If you’re unsure, contact us: we’ll help you identify the correct standard for your bike.

All our wheels are built using Sapim spokes and nipples, an industry benchmark for reliability and performance.

Standard setup:

We use Sapim Race spokes by default, offering the ideal balance between stiffness, strength, and long-term durability.

Optional upgrades:

• Sapim CX-Ray: bladed, aero-profile spokes delivering a weight saving of around 91 g on a full build (64 spokes) compared to Race. Renowned for their light weight, controlled flex, and aerodynamic profile, perfect if you’re looking for maximum precision and responsiveness.

• Pillar 1423 Aero: a high-performance alternative to CX-Ray, featuring a similar aerodynamic profile and excellent strength, often at a more accessible price point.

Nipples:

We exclusively use Sapim Polyax Secure Lock nipples.

• Their specific shape ensures optimal articulation between the spoke and the rim.

• The Secure Lock system prevents gradual loosening, ensuring a reliable and long-lasting build.

• This design eliminates the need for additional nipple washers, simplifying and strengthening the construction.

👉 The result: a robust, precise, and durable wheel build, proven in the most demanding conditions.

All Shore-Carbon rims are hand-built using a 3-cross lacing pattern, both in 29” and 27.5”.

After extensive testing, we found that this lacing pattern offers the best balance between lateral stiffness, comfort, and durability. It’s the setup that most faithfully transfers the full potential of our rims out on the trail.

Our target spoke tension is 115 kgf:

• On the front wheel, maximum tension is applied on the brake side.

• On the rear wheel, maximum tension is applied on the drive side.

👉 Please note: each tensiometer may give slightly different readings. Make sure you’re familiar with your tool’s calibration to accurately achieve these values.