{"id":37211,"date":"2022-06-01T15:55:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T13:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=682739"},"modified":"2022-06-01T16:13:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T14:13:23","slug":"shimano-announces-its-first-carbon-gravel-wheelset","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/shimano-announces-its-first-carbon-gravel-wheelset\/","title":{"rendered":"Shimano announces its first carbon\u00a0gravel wheelset"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 01 June 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Shimano\u2019s new GRX WH-RX870-TL wheels have arrived as the brand\u2019s first carbon gravel hoops, with a 32mm-deep, 25mm-wide tubeless rim.<\/p>\n

Shimano claims the new wheels weigh in at 1,461g for the pair (639g for the front and 822g for the rear). The wheels are currently only available in a 700c<\/a> size option.<\/p>\n

Shimano has launched the wheelset alongside the GRX Limited<\/a> groupset and, by further expanding the GRX line-up with a set of carbon hoops, reaffirms the brand\u2019s commitment to gravel.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s no surprise, given the ever-growing popularity of gravel bikes<\/a>, while Shimano\u2019s competitors have also launched new gravel wheelsets<\/a> of their own in the form of Campagnolo\u2019s carbon Levante wheels<\/a> and the Zipp 101 XPLR<\/a> from the SRAM stable.<\/p>\n

Carbon wheels for gravel<\/h2>\n
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Shimano has launched the wheels alongside the silver-polished GRX Limited drivetrain.<\/span><\/figcaption> Shimano<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The new wheelset complements the brand\u2019s existing GRX WH-RX570-TL alloy wheelset, which is available in 700c or 650b wheel sizes for gravel riding<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The wheelset\u2019s naming convention suggests they are part of the brand\u2019s GRX RX870 Di2 groupset series, although you can, of course, use the wheels with any Shimano 11- or 12-speed gravel or road groupset<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It features a 32mm rim depth, for \u201cfaster acceleration and climbing whether on steady mountain climbs or endlessly rolling terrain\u201d. The rim design also allows for better rider control against strong crosswinds, according to Shimano.<\/p>\n

As one would expect, the wheels are tubeless-compatible, as denoted by the \u2018TL\u2019 moniker.<\/p>\n

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The GRX WH-RX870-TL is Shimano\u2019s first carbon gravel wheelset.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Shimano<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The tubeless-ready rim is full-carbon.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Shimano<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> \n

Tried and tested<\/h2>\n

In typical Shimano fashion, the hubs run on cup-and-cone bearings<\/a>. Virtually all premium brands have moved to sealed cartridge bearings, but Shimano (and some wheels from Campagnolo and its subsidiary brand Fulcrum) are notable holdouts.<\/p>\n

Shimano says the hubs deliver \u201cquick engagement and rapid acceleration [across] all riding surfaces\u201d.<\/p>\n

The wheels also stick to tradition with the use of a hooked rim design, where many of Shimano\u2019s competitors are now moving to hookless rims<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Shimano\u2019s sticking with its tried-and-tested cup-and-cone recipe.<\/span><\/figcaption> Shimano<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Broader appeal<\/h2>\n

The rim features a 30mm external and 25mm internal rim width, which is considerably wider than the 21.6mm (internal) alloy GRX WH-RX570-TL.<\/p>\n

The WH-RX870 can accept up to 700x50mm gravel tyres<\/a>, while the minimum tyre size recommended is 700x32mm.<\/p>\n

The stealth black carbon rims are laced to the hub with 24 straight-pull bladed spokes front and rear. The spoke nipples are external to ease maintenance.<\/p>\n

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You can now match your GRX groupset with carbon GRX hoops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Shimano<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Pricing and availability<\/h2>\n

The wheels will retail for $1,399 and are said to be available in the US from September.<\/p>\n

UK and international pricing and availability is to be confirmed.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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