The Shimano Deore WH-MT601 is a trail-ready 29" rear wheel built to keep up with modern 12-speed drivetrains. Tubeless-ready from the factory with a wide 25mm inner rim, it delivers confident cornering, lower tyre pressures, and fast rolling performance for trail and enduro riders who want proven Shimano quality without the premium price tag.

Highlights

• Tubeless-ready construction: Includes tubeless rim tape so you can set up without a tube straight out of the box, reducing weight and the risk of pinch flats.
• Micro Spline freehub: Compatible with Shimano's 10-tooth small-sprocket cassettes (12-speed), giving you a tighter gear range and better power transfer.
• Wide 25mm inner rim: Supports 29 x 2.00–2.40" tyres and encourages a rounder tyre profile for improved contact patch and cornering grip.
• Centre Lock disc brake interface: Simple spline-mount and lock-ring rotor installation — fast to service and compatible with Shimano's full disc brake range.
• Double-butted J-bend spokes: 24 aluminium-nipped spokes keep weight down while maintaining a stiff, responsive wheel build.
• 142x12mm thru-axle standard: Compatible with standard non-Boost MTB rear dropouts for a stiff, precise wheel interface.

Construction

The WH-MT601 uses an aluminium rim laced with 24 double-butted J-bend spokes to a Centre Lock hub. The Micro Spline freehub body is designed specifically for Shimano 12-speed cassettes with a 10-tooth top sprocket, delivering a smaller engagement diameter and improved chainline at the top end of your cassette. Aluminium nipples keep weight lean without sacrificing spoke tension.

Compatibility & Fit

Rear axle: 142x12mm thru-axle (standard, non-Boost). Freehub: Micro Spline (required for Shimano 12-speed cassettes with 10-tooth top sprocket — not compatible with standard HG cassettes). Brake mount: Centre Lock disc only. Recommended tyre size: 29 x 2.00–2.40". Part number: WH-MT601-TL-R12-29.