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Dura-Ace WH-R9270-C50-TL Front Wheel
Description
With the release of the impressive Dura-Ace R9200-series component range Shimano also updated and redesigned their Dura-Ace and Ultegra wheelsets. For true road and allroad wheels, a new full carbon wider rim shape available was developed in three depths to modernize the line and deliver better aerodynamic overall performance while delivering superior tubeless ready capability. The rims are lighter, reducing rotational weight, and Shimano's superior hub technologies have been tapped into for their comprehensive strength, precision machining, and complete serviceability.
The mid-depth version of the rim is the 50mm R9270-C50-TL, and when you pair this Front Wheel with a rear, you have a 1461 gram wheelset optimized for all-around racing and riding where more aerodynamic value is utilized. The D2 rim shape design reduces drag better than competitors at yaw angles ranging from 0 to 15 degrees. It features a 21mm internal rim width complemented by a 28mm external width that matches exceptionally well aerodynamically with 26-30mm tires, but is capable of carrying 25-32mm options safely. Control comes the Shimano-developed Center Lock disc brake rotor mount that is now ubiquitous throughout road and gravel cycling. If you love to carry speed with efficiency and great responsiveness in group rides or races, the R9270 C50 TL Front Weel is a high performing, carbon rim, disc brake option in a very strong, competitive class.
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- Lightweight tubeless/clincher carbon front wheel with 50mm depth optimal for all-around riding and racing with mid-aero benefits
- Shimano's Science of Speed: wheel performance dictated by aerodynamics, rigidity and weight
- Energy required for acceleration has been reduced by 10%
- D2 rim shape design reduces drag better than competitors at yaw angles ranging from 0 to 15 degrees
- Rim design also boosts lateral wheel stiffness and offers improved vertical compliance for increased control, comfort and durability
- C50 rim is lighter, along with overall wheelset weight, for less rotational weight- allowing it to spin up faster with less effort
- Rim details: Full carbon, 50mm profile, 21mm IRW, 28mm ERW, Hooked clincher/tubeless interface
- Tire size range: 700x25-32mm
- Hubset: Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 12mm TA CL Disc; straightpull flanges, oversized anodized aluminum axles, Contact seals, Angular Contact, loose ball stainless steel bearings; CBN finish cup/cone; fully serviceable
- Front Spokes/Lacing: 24 stainless steel straightpull spokes, 14 gauge, bladed/butted, external alloy nipples (3.4mm tool) / 2x
- Included: tubeless rim tape & valve (installed)
- Disc interface: Center Lock
- Front hub thru-axle / spacing: 12/100 mm
- Color: Series Black
- Weight: 620 grams (listed)