Shimano Road Bike Wheels Wheelset Wh R501
The aluminum hub shell and alloy axle is combined with a freehub titanium body keeping the wheel weight to a minimum.
Shimano road bike wheels wheelset wh r501. I just mounted my new shimano wheelset wh r501 with michelin airstop tubes and michelin pro4 endurance tires 700 x 23c s. The new wh rs700 wheelset is even closer in design and construction to modern dura ace r9100 wheels but a set will run you nearly forty percent less than its dura ace counterpart. Shimano whr501 wheelset the whr501 clincher wheelset is thoroughly designed in all the right places to supply an impressive amount of aerodynamics resilience and versatility while keeping the price point exceptionally friendly. The rim design on the wh rs700 splits the difference between a c24 and a c35 using a 24mm depth for the front wheel and a 28mm depth for the rear wheel.
I mounted the new wheelset on my bike and all i can say is. Wh r501 cl f tiagra clincher rim brake quick release round spoke front wheel perfect for road riding of all kinds these tiagra aluminum wheels will take you where you want to go with confidence. The shimano wh r500 is an entry level wheelset and an economical alternative if you are seeking for wheels for your basic training or daily commuting. Shimano wh r501 28 700 c road wheel set at rose bikes.
A road wheelset with 35mm deep and 22 4mm wide rim the dura ace 9100 c40 is probably one of the best lightweight clincher carbon wheels manufactured by shimano. Also installed a permanent shimano 10 speed cassette on my wheelset. Durable reliable authentic entry level wheels all black alloy rims and hubs with stainless steel spokes 20 front 24 rear spokes radial lace front cross lace rear shimano quality proven angular contact bearings rim wear indicator allows safe detection of worn rim 8 9 10 speed compatible rounded spokes wh r501 aero bladed spokes wh r501 a wh r501 30 for triathlon and time trial bike wh. Now i can swap wheelsets whenever i need to for either short runs cleaning or maintenance.
Together with its subsequent model the wh r501 it is priced around 200 to 240 comparable to the low end mavic aksium wheels. Thanks to trickle down technology from shimano s pricier wheels and slightly revised hub design the wh r501 is a great value for the budget conscious rider looking for excellent quality without adding too much weight.