WH-R8170 TL Carbon Clincher Disc Brake
Designed for high-speed environments and modern tire widths, the ULTEGRA C60 wheelset shares its all-carbon rim profile with DURA-ACE but features a hub compatible with both 11 and 12-speed cassettes.
For situations where aerodynamics is a priority, the new ULTEGRA R8170 C60 wheelset includes an all-carbon, 21 mm internal, tubeless-compatible rim and a super-fast cup and cone bearing hub that is compatible with both 11 and 12-speed cassettes.
- 60 mm height full carbon rim
- Internal rim width: 21 mm
- Shared rim profile with R9200 DURA-ACE wheels
- Improved aerodynamics
Designed to meet pro road race criteria, the WH-R8170 TL carbon clincher disc brake wheel offers a range of high-performance features.
Features:
- Lightweight clincher full carbon 60 mm deep rim for improved aerodynamics, increased rigidity, and excellent inertia for sprinters and time trial 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 create a strong yet compliant wheel.
- High lateral rigidity is achieved with wide flange spacing.
- Labyrinth double-contact sealing effectively shuts out water and dirt.
- Alloy cone with integrated steel Borozon treated bearing races, providing a super mirror finish that reduces friction.
- Freehub features direct engagement interlocking faces for quick power transfer.
- Cold forged, machined aluminum hub shell and oversized 7075 alloy axle minimize wheel weight.
- 700C clincher compatible.
- Designed for 142 x 12 mm axles/100 x12mm
- 11-12-speed compatible rear wheel.