Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170-C50-TL 11/12 Speed Wheelset
Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170-C50-TL 11/12-Speed Wheelset
Upgrade your road bike with the Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170-C50-TL Wheelset, a high-performance tubeless-ready carbon wheelset designed for riders seeking speed, stability, and versatility. Built with Shimano’s latest R8100 Ultegra technologies, this wheelset delivers aerodynamic efficiency, robust construction, and compatibility with modern drivetrains — perfect for races, fast group rides, and all-day endurance cycling.
Key Features
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50 mm Deep Full Carbon Rims — Mid-aero profile that balances aerodynamic performance with manageable weight for climbs and flats.
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Tubeless-Ready Design — 21 mm internal rim width optimized for modern wide tyres (25–32 mm) for improved grip, comfort, and rolling efficiency.
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D2 Aerodynamic Rim Profile — Shimano’s advanced rim shape designed to reduce drag across realistic yaw angles for better real-world performance.
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OPTBAL Spoke System — 2:1 lacing on the rear wheel balances spoke tension for improved strength and durability.
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Center Lock Disc Interface — Fast and secure rotor installation with Shimano’s Center Lock system.
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11/12‐Speed Compatibility — Freehub body supports both 11- and 12-speed Shimano road cassettes.
Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170-C50-TL — Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Model | Ultegra WH-R8170-C50-TL |
| Series | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Wheel Size | 700C (622 × 21C) |
| Rim Material | Full carbon, tubeless-ready |
| Rim Depth | 50 mm |
| Internal Rim Width | 21 mm |
| External Rim Width | ≈28 mm |
| Brake Compatibility | Disc brake (Center Lock) |
| Spoke Count | 24 front / 24 rear |
| Spoke Type | Bladed, straight-pull, butted |
| Hub Type | Shimano Ultegra, pawl ratchet freehub |
| Axle Type | Thru-axle 12 × 100 mm (front), 12 × 142 mm (rear) |
| Cassette Compatibility | 11-speed & 12-speed Shimano road |
| Recommended Tyre Size | 25 – 32 mm |
| Included | Tubeless rim tape & valves installed |
| Weight | Approx. 1,570 g (Front ~698 g / Rear ~872 g) |
| Finish/Color | Series Black |
Additional Info
- Imported By: Shimano South Asia Pvt Ltd. , 19 , (Ground Floor) Kumara Krupa Road , Bangalore – 560 001 , Karnataka , India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: Chanduram Road, H No.335, Janta Chowk, Main bazaar, Jaripatka, Nagpur(MH)- 440014 Email: ashamallnagpur@gmail.com
- Commodity: Wheels