Colorado-based Wheels Manufacturing makes a range of cycling components, tools, and small parts. The brand recently added to its growing product lineup with direct-mount MTB chainrings for SRAM 3-bolt cranks last year. At the time, Wheels said those chainrings were just the first in its growing chainring selection. Today, Wheels Mfg. walks the talk by adding direct-mount options for Shimano cranks. Like the SRAM versions and Wheels’ other products, these new chainrings are made in the U.S.A. and offered in an array of eye-catching anodized colors.
Wheels Manufacturing Direct-Mount Chainrings for Shimano
Wheels Manufacturing tells us its new direct-mount Shimano chainrings are CNC-machined at its Colorado facility from premium 7075 aluminum. They look nearly identical to the SRAM 3-bolt version launched last year, with the main difference being the unique Shimano Direct-Mount interface. They are made to “deliver the perfect balance of performance, durability, and precision” and “keep your drivetrain running smooth, quiet, and reliable on any terrain.”
For precision and smooth drivetrain performance, the Wheels chainrings are made in two distinct tooth profiles, optimized for use with SRAM T-Type and Eagle chains or Shimano Hyperglide+ and KMC 12-speed chains. They are offered in 28, 30, 32, and 34T sizes, and 1.5mm inboard and 1.5mm outboard offsets.
Key Features
- Shimano Direct Mount
- Offsets: 1.5mm Inboard (52mm chainline) and 1.5mm Outboard (55mm chainline)
- Tooth counts: 28T, 30T, 32T, 34T
- Tooth profiles available: Hyperglide+ compatible and SRAM Eagle / T-Type compatible
- Standard seven anodized color options: Black, red, orange, teal, blue, purple, and green
- 7075 aluminum engineered for excellent chain retention and smooth power transfer
- Made in the United States (CNC-machined in Colorado)
Wheels Manufacturing Shimano Direct-Mount Chainrings: Pricing and Availability
The new Shimano Direct-Mount chainrings have a retail price of $75 and are available now direct from Wheels Mfg. through the brand’s website.
