Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170 C60 Carbon Disc Wheel

• WH-R8170 TL carbon clincher disc brake designed to meet pro road race criteria
• Lightweight clincher full carbon 60 mm deep rim for improved aerodynamics, increased rigidity and excellent inertia for sprinters and TT specialists
• Easy to use Center Lock rotor mount for use with disc brakes
• Stainless steel butted (2.0-1.8-2.0) and bladed straight pull spokes for optimal balance and rigidity (OPTBAL)
• Elbow-less spokes make for a strong yet compliant wheel
• High lateral rigidity is produced with a wide flange spacing
• Labyrinth double-contact sealing effectively shuts out water and dirt
• Alloy cone with integrated steel Borozon treated bearing races - super mirror finish reduces friction
• Freehub uses direct engagement interlocking faces for quick power transfer
• Cold forged, machined aluminium hub shell and oversized 7075 alloy axle keep the wheel weight to a minimum
• Compatible with clincher & tubeless type tyres                                         
• Axle size: Front 12x100mm; Rear 12x142mm
• Average weight: Front - 738g/ Rear - 911g
• Rear wheel is Shimano 11-12-speed compatible

Designed for the highest speed environments and modern tire widths, the Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170 C60 Carbon Disc Wheel shares its all-carbon rim profile with DURA-ACE but employs a hub that is compatible with both 12 and 11-speed cassettes.

For situations where aerodynamics is the priority, the new ULTEGRA R8170 C60 wheelset features an all-carbon, 21 mm internal, tubeless compatible rim and a super-fast cup and cone bearing hub that is compatible with both 12 and 11-speed cassettes.