Shimano WH-RS81 C50 Carbon Clincher Road Wheels
The Shimano WH-RS81 C50 Wheelset are a pair of road wheels with carbon rims, weighing 1.908kg. This 700c clincher road wheelset uses rim brakes and was available in black & silver.
Shimano WH-RS81 C50, 50mm deep section carbon clincher road rims.
- Shimano Carbon Road Wheelset
- 700c (8, 9, 10 & 11 speed) rim brake Wheelset in Black & Silver.
- Weighs 1.908kg
Shimano WH-RS81 C50 Wheels
Designed to meet the demands of todays professional and amateur road riders.
22.4mm wide rim at only 1908 grams (pair) is light weight, excellent aerodynamics and great rigidity for sprinters and TT riders.
8-11 speed compatible. 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 spacing Labyrinth 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 8, 9, 10 and 11-speed compatible 700C clincher compatible Supplied with Q/R skewer Weight 1908 grams a pair Supplied as a front & rear set.
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WH-RS81 C50 Wheelset Specification | |
| Components Type | Wheels |
| Weight | 1.908kg |
| Type | 10 speed, 11 speed, 8 speed, 9 speed, Caliper Brakes & Pair |
| Material | Carbon |
| Colour | Black & Silver |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Designed for | Road |
| Brand | Shimano |
| Retailer | Merlin Cycles |
| RRP | £799.99 |
| Lowest Price | £514.95 |
Where to buy the Shimano WH-RS81 C50 Carbon Clincher Road Wheelset?
As far as I'm aware, this Shimano WH-RS81 C50 Wheelset deal has expired.
You can see if I have any other suitable Wheels.
This Shimano deal was originally found at Merlin Cycles, costing £514.95 (down from £799.99) and was last updated on 7th January 2022.
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Price is now £574.99 with Merlin.
They are £559.99 at CRC
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/s?q=shimano+rs81+c50+carbon+road+wheelset&cat=product
Thanks Damien, I’ll take a look 🙂