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If you are looking for a mid-tall aero wheelset that offers real benefits at a great price, and one this built with long term durability, serviceability, and everyday value in mind, the Ultegra WH-R8170-C60-TL Wheelset was built for you. The wheels are sold separately in this buying option, though a complete set option is also available. This is the Front Wheel In conjunction with the release of their 12-speed groupsets, Shimano also updated, redesigned, and rolled out impressive Ultegra-level wheelsets like this 60mm deep model. 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 proven hub technologies have been tapped into for their comprehensive strength, precision machining, and complete serviceability.
The mid-tall depth version of the rim is the 60mm R8170-C60-TL, a 1570 gram wheelset optimized for racing and riding when you can maximize the depth on rolling or flat roads 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. Braking control comes from the easy-to-use Shimano-developed Center Lock disc brake rotor mount that is now ubiquitous throughout road and gravel cycling. This Ultegra wheel saves you money at the hub, versus the Dura-Ace model, and while there is a weight penalty, the rotational weight is the same, making this cost-effective wheel efficient indeed.
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- Tubeless/clincher carbon front wheel with 60mm 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
- C60 rim is lighter, along with overall wheelset weight, for less rotational weight- allowing it to spin up faster with less effort
- Rim details: CFRP, 60mm profile, 21mm IRW, 28mm ERW, Hooked clincher/tubeless interface
- Tire size range: 700x25-32mm
- Front Hub: Shimano Ultegra R8170 12mm TA CL Disc; straightpull flanges, oversized anodized aluminum axles, Contact seals, Angular Contact, loose ball stainless steel bearings; Polished cup, CBN finish cone; fully serviceable
- Front Spokes/Lacing: 24 stainless steel straightpull spokes, 14 gauge, bladed/butted; external alloy nipples (3.4mm tool)
- OPTBAL rear wheel spoke system features 24 spokes: 16 on the drive side and 8 on the non-drive side
- Included: tubeless rim tape & valve (installed)
- Disc interface: Center Lock
- Hub thru-axle / spacing: Front 12/100 mm
- Color: Series Black
- Weight: 748 grams