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50mm Profile Meets Minimal Drag for Maximum Speed
Designed for high speed racing environments and modern road plus tire widths, the ULTEGRA WH-R8170 C50 TL wheelset shares the same all-carbon rim profile with its pricier DURA-ACE brethren but employs hub compatibility across both Shimano 12 and 11-speed cassettes.
For situations where aerodynamic performance takes top priority, the new ULTEGRA WH-R8170 C50 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.
With its focus on reduced drag and high stiffness, the WH-R8170-C50 wheelset is ideal for road racing. The high-profile rims make it possible to put more pressure into the corners, so that every bit of power is converted into forward momentum..
While a sophisticated D2 rim design and 50mm deep profile underline a focus on aerodynamic efficiency, the ultralight hubs keep weight to a minimum while greatly enhancing overall wheel stiffness.
The OPTBAL system emplys a 2:1 spoke ratio, resulting in twice as many spokes on the drivetrain side as on the opposite side. The technology counteracts the unbalanced tension caused by increasing cassette widths on the drive side. The OPTBAL construction balances out this spoke tension increasing the spoke lifetime and creating a much stiffer wheel overall.
The result is an extremely lightweight, ultra-stiff performance-driven road racing wheel.
The new Ultegra carbon disc wheel release consisting of the C36, C50, and C60 wheelsets was created to compliment Shimano's new 12-speed groupset but is conveniently reverse-compatible with Shimano's 11-speed as well, providing maximum flexibility across a wider range of drivetrains.
Features:
Tire type: tubeless clincher
Cross-section: symmetrical
External width: 28 mm / internal width: 21 mm
Profile height: 50 mm
Brake disc mount: Centerlock
Freewheel body: Shimano HG L / EV (11/12-speed)
Freehub type: Pawl
Bearing: cup and cone (polished, CBN coated)
Seals: contact sealings
Axle spacing: 12 x 100 mm / 12 x 142 mm (thru axle)
Aero spokes (Straightpull, double butted, bladed)
Spoke count: 24 (front + rear)
Front spoke pattern: double crossed
Rear spoke pattern: OPTBAL (left radial / right double crossed)
Rim construction: carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP, painted)
Hubs, axles, quick releases: aluminium (anodized)
Spokes: stainless steel
Nipples: aluminium
11 and 12-speed compatible
Compatibility: cassette: CS-R9200-12, CS-R8100-12, CS-R8000-11, CS-HG800-11
Weight: 1564g (wheelset)
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great wheels at a reasonable price
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
San Diego, CA
they're an absolutely phenomenal, unbelievable value.
given they're supposed to have an identical rim profile to the dura-ace wheels used by world tour teams, i assume that the design is aerodynamically sound (this is my first carbon road wheelset, so saying they "feel fast" or stiff or whatever isn't really meaningful).
being compatible with both 11 and 12 speed cassettes is great, aero spokes are a nice feature, and the weight is reasonable for the price.
aesthetically, as someone who appreciates minimalism and doesn't like giant banner-like logos and branding, i love the subtle (in practice almost invisible, unless you're looking for it) logo on the wheels, and the very quiet hubs that don't sound like a kid put a baseball card in his spokes just to be loud.
overall i'd say that at full price they're great wheels with decent value, but if you can get them at a discount then they're really fantastic.
Reviewed 4/19/2023
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Biggest improvement I've experience with a carbon wheel.
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
I was a bit skeptical about these wheels, glad I was wrong. Biggest difference I've experienced upgrading to carbon wheels on a bike. They immediately felt much lighter and faster, and for some reason, more comfortable with bumpy roads (this one may be placebo). Where it shines is at higher speeds, you feel more speed for the same power. Only downside I see is you can't upgrade the free hub to XD, AFAIK.
Money well spent, very happy with purchase.
Reviewed 9/5/2022
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