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. Sold here as a Rear Wheel only, in case you may want to opt for a 50mm front version, the WH-R8170-C60 is also sold as a set. 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 anodized Ultegra rear hub gets the job done with a Pawl Ratchet engagement system that ensures responsive power transfer or immediate response from pedal input, while the superior design and build quality of the wheel overall delivers efficiency. All R8170 Ultegra-level wheels have an 11-speed version which is forward compatible with 12-speed cassettes.

The mid-tall depth version of the rim is the 60mm R8170-C60-TL, when complete 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 wheelset 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 wheelset efficient indeed.