Shimano WH-MT500 27.5" Front MTB Wheel Center Lock QR

Shimano WH-MT500 27.5" Front MTB Wheel

The Shimano WH-MT500 is a 27.5" front MTB wheel designed for bikes equipped with a Center Lock disc brake system and a 100mm quick-release axle.

The wheel features an aluminium 24C rim, 24 spokes and a clincher tyre configuration, making it suitable for MTB applications where a conventional quick-release front wheel is required.

• 🚵 27.5" front MTB wheel
• 🛑 Center Lock disc brake system
• 🔧 100mm quick-release axle
• ⚙️ 24C aluminium rim
• 🛞 24 spokes
• 🚲 Clincher tyre compatibility

🚵 27.5" MTB Wheel

The WH-MT500 uses a 27.5" (650B) wheel size, corresponding to the 584mm rim diameter standard.

The rim specification is 584 x 24C and the wheel is designed for clincher tyres.

🛑 Center Lock Disc Brake System

The front hub is designed for a Center Lock disc brake mounting system.

This system allows the brake rotor to be mounted directly onto the dedicated Center Lock interface of the hub.

🔧 100mm Quick-Release Axle

This version of the WH-MT500 uses a 100mm over lock nut dimension and a quick-release system.

The Shimano technical documentation specifies a 133mm complete quick-release for this configuration.

⚙️ Aluminium 24C Rim

The rim is made from aluminium and has a 24mm internal width, 29.6mm external width and 21mm rim height.

The 24C profile is designed for the clincher tyre configuration specified for this wheel.

🛞 24 Spokes

The wheel uses 24 spokes with a J-Bend design and a 2.3mm butted specification.

📋 Technical Features

🏁 Why Choose the Shimano WH-MT500?

The Shimano WH-MT500 is a straightforward 27.5" front MTB wheel designed around a conventional 100mm quick-release setup and Center Lock disc brake mounting.

Its aluminium 24C rim, 24-spoke construction and clincher tyre configuration make it a practical choice for MTB bikes requiring this specific wheel and axle standard.