Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170

Rear wheel, 28"
10Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
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BIke wheel type

Rim height

Product details

  • Rim made of 100% carbon with a height of 50 mm.
  • Internal rim width: 21 mm.
  • Rim profile shared with Dura-Ace R9200 wheels.
  • Improved aerodynamics. Features: Epic climbs, tight corners downhill, or high traction on flat terrain - the new C50 represents the ultimate versatility among the new Ultegra R8170 wheels. The tubeless carbon rim has an internal width of 21 mm, perfectly pairing with wider modern tires, while the Hyperglide freehub is compatible with 11- and 12-speed cassettes.

Key specifications

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
867 g
Item number
34714862

General information

Manufacturer
Shimano
Category
Wheels
Manufacturer no.
EWHR8170C50LRED
Release date
17.5.2023
Sales rank in Category Wheels
128 of 1656

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
Carbon
Material
Carbon

Wheel properties

Bike area of use
Racing bikes
Wheel size
28"
Model year
2022

Wheel properties

BIke wheel type
Rear wheel
Ability brake type
Disc brake Center lock

Rim properties

Rim model
WH-R8170-C50
Material rim
Carbon
Rim height
50 mm
Number of holes
24 x
Suitable tyre type
Tubeless tire
Width
28 mm
jaw width
21 mm

Hub + freewheel Features

Axle system
HR 12x142 mm
Axis standard
Thru axle
Installation width front
142 mm
Installation width rear
142 mm
Cassette compatibility
11-speed, 12-speed
Freewheel
11-speed and 12-speed road cassette

Origin

Country of origin
France

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Weight
867 g

30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Bring-in WarrantyWarranty provisions

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Reviews & Ratings

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.Shimano
    0.4 %
  • 2.DT Swiss
    0.6 %
  • 3.Mavic
    1.6 %

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
  • Shimano
    Not enough data
  • DT Swiss
    Not enough data
  • Mavic
    Not enough data

Unfortunately, we don't have enough data for this category yet.

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Wheels» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Mavic
    5.4 %
  • 2.DT Swiss
    7.6 %
  • 3.Shimano
    8.3 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Very good90/100
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  • PositiveRiding comfort
  • PositiveRobustness
  • PositiveAll-round properties
  • NegativeWeight

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")
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