If you want a 1420 gram wheelset with a tuned ride and legendary Shimano build quality, then the WH-9000 C24-CL is your wheelset. The rims on the WH-9000-C24-CL wheels feature a proprietary, in-house construction where carbon is laminated to a thin aluminum rim. You then get the best of both worlds. The carbon portion is light and stiff does an excellent job of dampening the ride while enhancing the strength of rim at the same time. The alloy braking surface is far superior to carbon and is incredibly durable. This is the "CL" version with is 90 grams lighter than the tubeless compatible WH-9000-C24-TL version so get the "TL" if you want go tubeless.

The WH-9000-C24-CL is 11-speed compatible and comes with a 1.85mm spacer so it will work with 10, 9, 8-speed and SRAM too. Other differences over the WH-7900 wheels include improved hub flanges for increased strength. Styling is a bit sharper with a new black anodized hub finish, black spokes and nipples and a glossier finish on the rim.

The hubs are based on Dura-Ace design featuring angular contact bearing and labyrinth seals, however vary a bit by offering straight pull spokes and a wider stance for the spokes. The flanges are super wide increasing the distance of the spokes between the flange creating a wider footprint for a far stronger and more stable wheel. The spokes are butted bladed spokes and the nipples are the standard Shimano black alloy variety. The front wheel is 16 hole with a radial lace, while the rear is 20 hole with a 2x lacing pattern.... Read More