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Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel

High performance road racing wheel with carbon laminate technology to meet the demands of today's professional and amateur riders.
Average Customer Rating:
4.778 out of 5
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36 of 36(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Review 1 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
StillnJeve
City: Toowoomba
Country:Australia
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Featured Review
Road Cyclist
Date:August 28, 2011
"I use these as my everyday wheel. I replaced Mavic SL with these. Light and strong and spin up a treat. Paid under $500 AUS delivered and they are worth every cent. Comfy as on the bouncy and bumpy roads of Western QLD. Nice to take on those 10 to 15 % climbs either in the saddle or standing and giving it some. Combined with some Conti GP4000 S. I have about 800km on these now and I find they beat the Mavics hands down. In the cross winds and head winds we get, these cut through it like a knife. Luv em."
Review 2 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
Quality:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
Value:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
Performance:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
Alisworld73
Featured Review
Date:February 15, 2010
Superb Product
Pros: Comfortable, Great Value, High Quality, Lightweight
"This is a superb product at a great price. I live on the other side of the world and despatch to arrival was excellent. The wheel itself is excellent, I will be buying the rear wheel at some point. Value for money I would highly rate this wheelset."
Review 3 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
mickgman
City: perth
Country:Australia
Age:25-34
Interest:Cross Country MTB
Level:Advanced
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Mountain Biker
Date:January 6, 2012
keeps rolling on
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Lightweight, Good Fit
"i brought the front and rear clincher wheel set to add to my giant defy they come ready to roll fit good ride well and are very light great value for money"
Review 4 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
Headread
City: Perth
Country:Australia
Age:45-54
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Road Cyclist
Date:January 4, 2012
Quality wheels
Pros: Great Value, Comfortable, High Quality, Lightweight
Cons: not available as a set
"Happy with these so far (<500km), and as with most Ultegra level kit these are almost identical to equivalent Dura Ace items (7900 C24) which my partner has, but are as usual much better value. Compared to Fulcrums these run almost silent, which is either good or bad depending on your tastes. Ride is noticeably smoother than Fulcrums (3 and 5) though this is in part due to different tyres too. Seem stiff and strong and are light enough for me. After some hub issues with Fulcrum 3 (not the 5s) hoping these will last longer. Come prefitted with rim tape, which is a nice bonus. Overall they seem great and no dramas so far."
Review 5 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
topcat
City: Hampshire
Country:United Kingdom
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Road Cyclist
Date:August 26, 2011
Fantastic wheels
Pros: Attractive, Comfortable
"I ummed and aahhed a lot before plumping for these wheels. They'd been reviewed very well on internet sites, and I'm another one in their favour. A really clear comfort advantage (very smooth ride) from my Shimano WHR-550s and Easton Orions. Rides really smoothly and while it is very unscientific, on my timed rides since putting these new wheels on, I reckon I am about 2% faster (of course that may just be a new bling effect!). Good looking wheels too, with the red nipples giving it a great finish."
Review 6 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
biking4me
Date:August 25, 2011
great wheels
Pros: Great Value, High Quality, Lightweight
"Upgraded from factory wheels to these. Roll very well and great value."
Review 7 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
Wildfire
City: Lake Macquarie, Newcastle
Country:Australia
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Road Cyclist
Date:July 24, 2011
Fantastic Wheel
Pros: Durable, Attractive, High Quality, Lightweight
"I bought this as a replacement wheel for a friend after he had crashed and damaged his front wheel. What a purchase.
Looks sexy, rolls forever and seems as solid as a rock.
This is an extremely high quality wheel, and with the mix of carbon and alloy, is lightweight and so far has proven very durable and rugged.
The combination of silver braking surface against black rims and red nipples is an eye turner both on the road and at the cafe.
They seem to want to roll forever, and they certainly eat up the hills.
Brilliant wheel bought at a great discounted price. Love it."
Review 8 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
Greencycling
City: Brisbane Australia
Country:Australia
Age:35-44
Interest:Cross Country MTB
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Mountain Biker
Date:July 23, 2011
RS80
Pros: Durable, Great Value, High Quality, Lightweight, Versatile
"Having now ridden these wheels for over 12 months i can safely say they are the best wheels i have ever owned. They did need a little truing out of the box, but have stayed perfectly straight since.
Fast uphill, fast downhill, excellent quality for the price
"
Review 9 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
4 / 5
Avg 4 / 5 from
Keepup
City: Auckland
Country:New Zealand
Age:55-64
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Road Cyclist
Date:July 23, 2011
Top wheels
Pros: Great Value, Attractive, Lightweight, Versatile
"Borrowed the wife's set of Shimano RS80's and just had to get a set for my self.Light and responsive, soak up a lot of road buzz. Bought them separately to avoid the greedy hand of the government."
Review 10 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
AnthonyChan
Date:July 19, 2011
Light, Strong and Cheap
Pros: Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Lightweight
"These wheels are great value for money. They are great for climbing and soak up the bumps well.
I'm not sure how they'd cope with heavier riders, but for me (sub 70kg), these wheels are great all rounders.
"
Review 11 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
biker1111
Date:June 26, 2011
Good quality and really light
Pros: Great Value, High Quality, Lightweight
"This wheel is really light ,and have a good quality.
(the rims are used as same as dura-ace one)
"
Review 12 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
4 / 5
Avg 4 / 5 from
wetone
City: Invercargil
Country:New Zealand
Age:45-54
Interest:Triathlete
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Triathlete
Date:June 24, 2011
Faster !
Pros: Great Value, Lightweight
Cons: Unattractive
"Not the best looking wheel hence only 4 stars. However, whilst it may be coincidental, my times over 50km and 80km have both decreased by several minutes since fitting this wheel. Yeah I know, lots of variables, but read all the other reviews and make your own mind up."
Review 13 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
TrevNZ
City: Wellington
Country:New Zealand
Age:35-44
Interest:Cross Country MTB
Level:Occasional
Gender:Male
Mountain Biker
Date:June 3, 2011
light wheel
Pros: Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Lightweight
"Light compared to my stock WH-R500 wheels that came on the bike.
True out of the box.
Only a couple of rides so far but they seem to do the business.
"
Review 14 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
AusNick
City: Melbourne
Country:Australia
Age:45-54
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Road Cyclist
Date:May 3, 2011
Shimano Reliable
"Good price for light mid range wheel. Out of the packet ready to race. Does anybody build wheels without red and white highlights?"
Review 15 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
uneasyrider
City: Dundee
Country:United Kingdom
Interest:Triathlete
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Triathlete
Date:April 27, 2011
I love them
Pros: Great Value, High Quality, Lightweight
"OK the carbon is just a wrap and they aren't handbuilt, and a a little uncool but these wheels were a great upgrade to my Raleigh Carbon Comp - a great bike but very basic wheels -
No issues at all with them to date, real performance gains on the climb and acceleration. Good quality and the price is right! Recommended
"
Review 16 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
Jacko1
Date:March 19, 2011
Great Wheels
Pros: Great Value, High Quality, Lightweight
"These are great wheels, fast and stiff and highly recommended. They came very true straight from the box and required no realignment at all!"
Review 17 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
Dilsh
Date:March 15, 2011
Awesome wheels for the price
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Lightweight, Good Fit
"I did my research and these did not dissapoint. I would have liked Dura-Ace however the price compared to these was way to high.
They are very lightweight, incredibly strong and great for climbing.
Shimano wheels are awesome and these are very, very good indeed"
Review 18 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
imasan
City: Aichi Nagoya
Country:Japan
Age:45-54
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Road Cyclist
Date:March 8, 2011
Excellent Front Wheel
Pros: Comfortable, High Quality, Lightweight
"It is light, cheap, and the quality is high.
Excellent wheel in cost performance
"
Review 19 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
Mulloes
City: Wollongong
Country:Australia
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Road Cyclist
Date:January 6, 2011
Shimano RS80 Wheel Set
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Lightweight
"I replaced my RS10 wheels that came with the bike as I kept snapping spokes on the rear wheel with these RS80's. I noticed an immediate difference, they are much quicker, much lighter & smoother. They are great for climbing hills. They make riding alot easier. I would recomment these wheels to anyone. They sell for $899 AUD upwards for a set in Australia, I paid $542. As usual Wiggle came up trumps, ordered on the Thursday lunchtime & were arrived on the Monday."
Review 20 for Shimano Ultegra RS80 Carbon Clincher Front Wheel
Overall:
5 / 5
Avg 5 / 5 from
Wackingwillie
City: Whangaparaoa
Country:New Zealand
Age:55-64
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Road Cyclist
Date:December 4, 2010
Rolling is so smooth
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Rugged, Lightweight, Versatile
"Well pleased with the wheels
Bought both front and rear and running with Conti Attact Force tyre set
done about 2000kms so far and still running true and strong.
The ride is good and fast and I'm sure this set up has ilifted my average speed by a least 2 kms per hour...Or am I getting fitter.
If you want to enter into the world of carbon wheel and have a budget, I don't think you can go wrong with these wheels
"
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