Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170-C60 Carbon Front Wheel: 60 mm Disc Clincher (£420)
The Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170-C60 is a 60 mm deep carbon clincher front wheel for disc brakes, on sale at Tredz. We have not tested it. This page collects what Tredz lists and the current price.
Available now: Shimano WH-R8170-C60-TL Ultegra Disc Carbon Clincher 60mm Front Wheel — £420.00 at Tredz (listed RRP £549.99), correct at time of writing, 9 November 2026.
What the retailer lists
- Rim: full carbon, 60 mm deep, tubeless clincher compatible in 700C. Shimano shares the rim profile with Dura-Ace.
- Brake mount: Center Lock rotor, for disc brakes.
- Axle: for a 100 x 12 mm thru-axle.
- Spokes: stainless steel butted (2.0-1.8-2.0) bladed straight-pull spokes.
- Hub: cold-forged machined aluminium shell, oversized 7075 alloy axle, labyrinth double-contact seals.
Where it fits for triathletes
The points below are our reading of the listed features, not test results.
- Deep-section road and triathlon bikes. A 60 mm rim is aimed at speed on flat and rolling courses. We have not tested handling in crosswinds.
- Front wheel only. This listing is for the front wheel, so a rear wheel is a separate purchase.
- Price. At £420.00 it is £129.99 below the RRP.
Where to buy
Tredz lists the Shimano WH-R8170-C60-TL Ultegra Disc Carbon Clincher 60mm Front Wheel at £420.00 at time of writing, and the link below goes to the same product page.
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