Name: SHIMANO WHR8170 C36 ULTEGRA 12SPD DISC
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SHIMANO WHR8170 C36 ULTEGRA 12SPD DISC

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Shimano ULTEGRA WH-R8170-TL 28″ Center-Lock Carbon Wheelset

THE SCIENCE OF SPEED: Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170-TL Center-Lock

Great speed means great responsibility. That’s why, faced with the task of making the new ULTEGRA groupset even faster, Shimano decided to take a holistic and 100% performance-focused approach. Shimano’s new 12-speed road groupset delivers unparalleled control and comfort anytime, anywhere – whether you’re competing in an amateur race, chasing your personal best, or out for a social ride. That is “Science of Speed”. And it’s what sets SHIMANO apart from the rest.

The ULTEGRA WH-R8170-TL is a true gem in the new wheelset line-up. With a lighter, wider full carbon rim and a lighter hub, the WH-R8170-TL is perfectly equipped for climbs in the mountains. The new rims with 36 mm, 50 mm and 60 mm high profile – offer good aerodynamic properties despite their extremely low weight. The tubeless, carbon rim features a 21 mm internal width that pairs nicely with wider, modern tires while the HYPERGLIDE cassette body is compatible with 11 and 12-speed cassettes.

Features – Shimano ULTEGRA WH-R8170-TL 28″ Center-Lock Wheelset | 12x100mm / 12x142mm

Shared rim profile with R9200 DURA-ACE wheels
Best all-round wheelset
Balanced low inertia & aerodynamics
Responsive acceleration
Improved drive rigidity
OPTBAL spoke system
Lightweight within rigid
Road E-THRU 12mm
Ultra-light full carbon rim
Disc brake system CENTER LOCK
The HYPERGLIDE cassette body is compatible with 11 and 12-speed cassettes

Product features

Use: Road
Group: Ultegra R8100
Model: WH-R8170-TL
Wheel size: 28″
Tyre type: UST Tubeless Ready / Clincher
Rim size: 622 x 21C
Rim inner witdh: 21mm
Rim outer witdh: 28mm
Brake type: Disc Center-Look
Freehub body: Shimano HG 11/12-speed Road
Over locknut: front 12 x 100mm / rear 12 x 142mm
Axle Fixing method: 12mm E-thru
Contact seal: Labyrinth and Contact
Spokes: front 24 / rear 24
Tire recommended size: 25-622 to 32-622

Rim height

C36 Rim (36mm)

Material

Rim: Carbon
Hub: Aluminum
Spokes: Stainless steel
Nipples: Aluminum

Color

Series color

Weight (manufacturer information)

C36 (Front 657g | Rear 831g | Set 1488g)

Technologies

OPTBAL Spoke System

The OPTBAL rear wheel spoke system features 24 spokes – 16 on the drive side and 8 on the non-drive side. Cassette spacing in today’s wheels produces unbalanced tension in traditional 1:1 spoke systems. This unbalance is intensified with the 11-speed cassette, producing nearly double the tension on the drive side spokes. Generally high and low tension spokes have respectively tendency toward breaking down and coming loose spoke nipples. Unbalanced tension affects durability and strength. The OPTBAL design rebalances spoke tension, enhancing wheel rigidity and strength for a more durable wheel.

CENTER LOCK System

The CENTER LOCK system makes an easy rotor installation possible with spline mount and a lock ring. The lock ring mounting system reduces the total working hours by shortening the amount of time of both installation and de-installation. In addition, the secure fixing by the spline mount enhances precision and rigidity while improving braking efficiency.