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Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170

Front wheel, 28"
11Ratings
BrandMore from Shimano
Test reportsVery good based on 2 tests
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Product details

60 mm high rim made of 100% carbon. Inner rim width: 21 mm. Rim profile shared with DURA-ACE R9200 wheels. Enhanced aerodynamics.

Key specifications

BIke wheel type
Front wheel
Suitable tyre type
Tubeless tire
Ability brake type
Disc brake Center lock
Axle system
VR 12x100 mm
Width
28 mm
jaw width
21 mm
Item number
34714863

General information

Manufacturer
Shimano
Category
Wheels
Manufacturer no.
B09M3MSQHS
Release date
17-5-2023

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
Front wheel
Ability brake type
Disc brake Center lock

Rim properties

Rim model
WH-R8170-C60
Material rim
Carbon
Rim height
60 mm
Number of holes
24 x
Suitable tyre type
Tubeless tire
Width
28 mm
jaw width
21 mm

Hub + freewheel Features

Axle system
VR 12x100 mm
Installation width front
100 mm
Diameter axle front
12 mm
Cassette compatibility
12-speed
Freewheel
12-fold

Origin

Country of origin
France, Malaysia

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Wheels» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.DT Swiss
    0,6 %
  • 1.Shimano
    0,6 %

Statutory 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: Galaxus
  • Shimano
    Not enough data
  • 1.DT Swiss
    12 days

Return rate

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

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Shimano
    9 %
  • 2.DT Swiss
    10,2 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good90/100
Without ratingNo rating
RoadBIKE Logo
RoadBIKECarbon-Laufradsätze im TestReleaseAugust 2025
  • PositiveSolid endurance runner
  • PositiveSimple tubeless set-up
  • PositiveNo weight limit
  • Positivetechnically sober
  • PositiveVery quiet freewheel
  • Negativetechnically sober
Very good90/100
Rennrad Radsportmagazin Logo
Rank 5 out of 12Rennrad RadsportmagazinAero Laufräder - 55 bis 65 Millimeter hohe FelgenReleaseDecember 2023
  • 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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