Shimano WH-RS700-C30-TL Carbon Wheelset

The WH-RS700-C30-TL wheelset by Shimano - faster, stiffer, lighter

The Shimano WH-RS700-C30-TL wheelset on Ultegra level replaces the Ultegra WH-6800 wheels. It is a carbon aluminium model for rim brakes that can be ridden without a tube thanks to UST technology and impresses with a stiffer yet lighter construction. The hubs of the WH-RS700 provide rapid acceleration, but weigh less than the hubs of the predecessor. Of course, the tried and tested Shimano cup-and-cone bearings are used, which are characterised by smooth running and durability. The rear wheel was laced according to the OptBal pattern, i.e. 14 of the 21 spokes are on the drive side and 7 on the non-drive side.

Specifications:

Application:

Road

Wheel Size:

28"

Tyre Type:

clincher tyre

Number of Spokes:

16 (front), 21 (rear)

Brake Type:

rim brake

Tubeless System:

TL/UST

Technical Information - Rim:

Type:

offset (rear)

Rim Flange:

with hook

Dimensions (ETRTO):

15-622

Inner Width:

15 mm

Outer Width:

20.8 mm

Depth:

24 mm (front), 31 mm (rear)

Valve Hole Diameter:

SV/Presta (6.5 mm)

Rim Material:

carbon, aluminium

Technical Information - Front Hub:

Over Locknut Dimension:

9 x 100 mm quick release

Bearings:

cup & cone

Body Material:

aluminium

Technical Information - Rear Hub:

Over Locknut Dimension:

10 x 130 mm quick release

Bearings:

cup & cone

Body Material:

aluminium

Freehub Body Material:

steel

Technical Information - Lacing:

Front Lacing Pattern:

radial

Rear Lacing Pattern:

OPTBAL (2:1)

Spoke Type:

bladed / double butted

Spoke Size:

280.5 mm (front), 273 mm/297 mm (rear l/r)

Spoke Material:

stainless steel

Nipple Material:

aluminium

Approved For:

Air Pressure (max.):

8 bars

Recommended Tyre Width:

23 - 32 mm

Features:

• wheelset at Ultegra level
• efficient acceleration
• highly stiff and lightweight
• layered tubeless carbon laminate
• welded rim joint
• rear offset rim
• smooth surface
• CBN precision machined bearings with contact seal
• aluminium hub axles (length 108 mm front, 141 mm rear, 16 mm diameter)
• painted rims
• anodised hub shell
• quick release lever made of aluminium (quick release length 133 mm front, 163 mm rear)
• tubeless rim tape required (incl.)

Technology:

Cup and Cone Bearings
Angular contact ball bearings of the cup & cone type are superior to sealed cartridge bearings in terms of load carrying capacity, as they distribute lateral and vertical forces better, and thus run particularly smoothly and last a long time. They are also easier to adjust, maintain and replace.

OPTBAL
Shimano OPTBAL is an asymmetric rear wheel lacing pattern that uses more spokes on the drive side than on the non-drive side. Symmetrical 1:1 lacing in combination with modern, wider-dimensioned cassettes can lead to uneven spoke tension, which puts excessive stress on the right-hand spokes. Spokes are more likely to break or nipples to come loose. OPTBAL counteracts this, balances the spoke tension and thus increases the stiffness, stability and durability of the wheel.

Colour Info:

black:

• Rims: black (carbon)
• Hubs: black
• Spokes: black
• Nipples: black

Models:

28" set (front 9x100 + rear 10x130) Shimano:

Freehub:

Shimano Road

Gearing:

8-/9-/10-/11-/12-speed

Note:

Assembly of 8-/9-/10-speed cassettes on Shimano Road freehub bodies requires a 1.85 mm spacer.

Manufacturer Number:

E-WHRS700C30FRL

Contents:

• 1 x Shimano WH-RS700-C30-TL wheelset (front & rear)
• 2 x tubeless rim tape
• 2 x quick releases