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- Solid endurance runner
- Simple tubeless set-up
- No weight limit
- technically sober
- Very quiet freewheel
- technically sober
Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170
Rear wheel, 28"free shipping
Product details
The Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170 wheelset is a highly advanced rear wheel specifically designed for road cycling. With a 36 mm tall full carbon rim, it offers excellent aerodynamics and stiffness, which are crucial for demanding riders. The rim has an internal width of 21 mm, allowing for optimal tire fitment and improved performance under various conditions. The wheelset is compatible with 11-speed and 12-speed road cassettes and is designed for use with disc brakes in a Center Lock system. The high-quality carbon construction not only ensures a lightweight of 826 grams but also provides high stability and durability. The Ultegra WH-R8170 is therefore an excellent choice for anyone looking for a powerful and reliable wheelset.
- Compatible with 11-speed and 12-speed road cassettes
- Aerodynamic 36 mm tall full carbon rim
- Suitable for tubeless tires
- Optimal stiffness and lightweight of 826 grams.
BIke wheel type | Rear wheel |
Ability brake type | Disc brake Center lock |
Suitable tyre type | Tubeless tire |
Width | 28 mm |
jaw width | 21 mm |
Axle system | HR 12x142 mm |
Weight | 826 g |
Item number | 34714860 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Material group | Carbon |
Material | Carbon |
Bike area of use | Racing bikes |
Wheel size | 28" |
Model year | 2022 |
BIke wheel type | Rear wheel |
Ability brake type | Disc brake Center lock |
Rim model | WH-R8170-C36 |
Material rim | Carbon |
Rim height | 36 mm |
Number of holes | 24 x |
Suitable tyre type | Tubeless tire |
Width | 28 mm |
jaw width | 21 mm |
Axle system | HR 12x142 mm |
Installation width front | 142 mm |
Installation width rear | 142 mm |
Diameter rear axle | 12 mm |
Cassette compatibility | 12-speed |
Freewheel | 12-fold |
Country of origin | France, Malaysia |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Weight | 826 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Wheels» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.DT Swiss0.6 %
- 2.Shimano0.7 %
- 3.Mavic1.1 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- ShimanoNot enough data
- 1.DT Swiss4 days
- MavicNot enough data
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Wheels» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Shimano8.3 %
- 2.DT Swiss9.9 %
- 3.Mavic10.6 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good90/100
Very good90/100
- Riding comfort
- Robustness
- All-round properties
- Weight
The Shimano-Ultegra carbon rim models are very convincing all-rounders. They offer a comparatively large rim width, which enables a large tyre volume and therefore a very comfortable ride.
This test report belongs to a different type: Ultegra WH-R8170 (Wheelset, 28")