Stiff, aerodynamic, and durable clincher for a wide range of usage. The Shimano WH-RS81 C50 Carbon Clincher Wheelset is a high performance road racing wheelset meeting the demands of today's professional and amateur riders. Thumbs up! One of our most favorite wheelsets.
KEY FEATURES:
- 50mm D2 rim design optimizes aerodynamics and stability
- OptBal 2:1 Spoke System enhances wheel rigidity and durability
- Nipples below rim bed enhances aerodynamics and fluid appearance
- Extra-wide hub flange maximizes lateral rigidity
- Digital cone-bearing adjustment for smooth rotation performance
- SHIMANO angular contact bearings
- The Carbon and alloy clincher rim is both light weight and rigid whilst maintaining high braking performance with standard brake pads
- 22.4 mm wide (D2) carbon rim with alloy braking surface for improved aerodynamics and increased rigidity for sprinters and TT specialists
- 21 rear and 16 front stainless steel butted and bladed straight pull spokes for optimal balance and rigidity (OPTBAL)
- High lateral rigidity is improved with a wide flange spacingLabyrinth double contact sealing - low-friction seals effectively shut out water, mud and dirt without affecting rotational smoothness
- Quick and easy to maintain digital click bearing adjustment
- Polished bearing races reduce friction and provide for smooth rotation
- Cold forged and machined aluminium hub shell and oversized 7075 alloy axle keep the wheel weight to a minimum
- Supplied with Q/R skewer
- 11/10/9-speed compatible
- Weight: 1908g pair
