Ultegra WH-RS500 Road Wheelset Tubeless offers reliable speed, tubeless comfort, and solid braking for everyday and race rides
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"This wheelset is my upgrade pick for a mix of training and group rides. The aluminum rim feels strong in any sprint and the braking is top-notch even in the rain. Tubeless setup is straightforward, and they barely need truing after long seasons."
Ultegra WH-RS500 Road Wheelset Tubeless is built for the rider who wants dependable responsiveness from race day through every commute and century. Aluminum rims give consistent, confidence-boosting brake control, and the tubeless-ready profile means lower pressures, more comfort, and fewer flats no matter the road. High-tension straight-pull spokes and a steel freehub deliver efficient power transfer and keep cogs secure without gouging. User-friendly cup-and-cone bearings make at-home service a breeze, while compatibility with 11-speed and legacy drivetrains opens the wheel up to a wide range of road builds.
Details
- Durable alloy road wheelset designed for tubeless performance and braking power
- Aluminum rims support confident, responsive braking in all weather
- Tubeless-ready setup enables plusher traction and flat prevention
- Steel freehub is long-lasting and keeps cassette cogs in place
- User-serviceable cup-and-cone bearings reduce shop visits and extend lifespan
- Fits 11-speed drivetrains or 9/10-speed setups with included spacer
- High spoke tension with straight-pull stainless spokes for efficient transfers
- Ideal for road racers, endurance riders, and anyone seeking value and reliability
- Item #SHI00FT
- Rim Material
- aluminum
- Wheel Size
- 700c
- Rim Type
- Hooked
- Rim Depth
- 24mm
- Rim Width
- [internal] 15mm, [external] 20.8
- Brake Compatibility
- rim
- Hubs
- machined anodized aluminum, cup and cone bearing
- Front Axle
- 9 x 100mm quick-release
- Rear Axle
- 10 x 130mm quick-release
- Skewers
- anodized grey [front] 100mm [rear] 130mm
- Spokes
- black, stainless steel, straight-pull
- Spoke Nipple
- black alloy
- Spoke Count
- [front] 16, [rear] 20
- Max Rider Weight
- 220lb
- Wheel Bag Included
- no
- Claimed Weight
- 3lb 10.2oz (1649g), [front] 1lb 8.9oz (705g), [rear] 1lb 8.9oz (944g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year