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Description

Road Tubeless On A Budget

The durable Ultegra-level WH-RS500 Tubeless Wheelset adds to Shimano's current lineup and brings road tubeless to the masses, weighing in at just 1649 grams and built for rim brake use.

The ability to run lower pressures and the increased flat prevention gravel and MTB riders enjoy has not gone unnoticed. While it's been a little bit slower to catch on with the road set, more road tubeless tires are currently available, and the technology, materials, and reliability have vastly improved. Shimano has been on the forefront of road tubeless know-how from the get-go and the Japanese bicycle component manufacturer has been delivering tubeless road wheel options for over a decade.

Features:

  • One of the best all-around wheelsets for racers on a budget
  • Aluminum rims offer great braking performance
  • Tubeless-ready design alloys for more plush traction
  • Steel freehub is durable and prevents cogs from digging in
  • Cup-and-cone bearings are user friendly to maintain
  • Compatible with 11-speed drivetrains, or 9- and 10-speed with included spacer
  • Rim material: aluminum
  • 700 tubeless clincher
  • Rim depth: 24mm
  • 15mm internal width, 20.8mm external
  • Rim brake compatibility
  • Machined anodized aluminum hubs, cup and cone bearings
  • 9 x 100mm QR front axle
  • 10 x 130mm QR rear axle
  • Stainless steel straight-pull spokes
  • 100mm/130mm QR skewers
  • Spoke count: 16F, 20R
  • Weight: 1690g

FREE Cassette Installation - Order a cassette along with a wheelset and we can install the cassette for free. Cassette installation requires special tools that not all our customers have. The cassette will be professionally installed and torqued to spec. Just add "Please install cassette" to your order notes at checkout and we'll take care of you. Please Note: If our inventory allocation requires that we ship your wheels and cassette from different warehouses, we will not be able to offer this service.

Returns: This product is overweight and/or oversize and does not qualify for our fixed rate return shipping label. If you need to return this item, we can offer a return shipping label at our discounted shipping rates, or you can arrange for your own return shipping.

B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.

Specifications

Rim Diameter: 622 

Wheel Features: Tubeless Ready 

Axles: QR 

Brake Compatibility: Rim Brake 

Tire Compatibility: Clincher Tubeless Ready 

Mfg PartNum: EWHRS500FRM 

Wheel Size: 700C/29 (ISO 622) 

Cassette Type: Shimano/SRAM 11 Speed Road 

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Reviewed 9/14/2023
by terrybill
Cycling Enthusiast
Mpls MN
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Well built, not too heavy

As a dinosaur still using 23mm tires it wasn't easy finding rims with a relatively narrow internal width after my two Corsa Lites each pulled a spoke through the rim, admittedly after each had run more that 20,000 miles. I had no interest in going tubeless but these were supposed to be fine using tubes. Mounting a new tire required getting out the Beadjack but that isn't unusual. It was my first flat on the road that had me rethinking my choice. It was a real battle to get a lever under the tire. I've always been able to get one lever in and slide it around to break loose the tire. That wasn't happening on this rainy morning. Long story a bit shorter, when I was home in a warm dry garage, I discovered this tubeless ready rim does a very nice job of seating even the non-tubeless tire bead in the rim. If one takes the time break loose the bead, relativity easy working your way around the rim with a thumb and finger, the rest of the project becomes substantially easier. The wheel itself appears quite well built, only 70g heavier than the "Lite" wheel it replaced (with the tubeless valve removed) with aero spokes but nothing aero about the rim. Still, if it's performance is any better or worse than the rim it replaced I'm not feeling it. I'd buy it again.

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Reviewed 7/27/2021
by kevsy
Cycling Enthusiast
Las Vegas, Nevada
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11 of 11 customers found this review helpful.
Very Happy With This Wheelset

I got this wheel set after the back wheel on my newer Kestrel bike cracked. These wheels were so superior to the stock wheels, that I decided to buy a second set for my older Kestrel bike. The ride on both bikes has improved markedly. My local bike mechanic was even impressed with the quality. My wife and I ride daily, so these wheel sets were definitely a good investment. Also, delivery was prompt and all my questions as to the technical specifications were answered quickly and clearly.

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Reviewed 5/9/2019
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
San Diego, CA
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18 of 28 customers found this review helpful.
A win for BikeTiresDirect customer service!

I love Shimano groupsets, and I had a good experience with a pair of entry-level WH-R501s some years ago, so I was really excited to find an Ultegra-level Shimano wheelset for less than $300! Unfortunately, I found the RS-500s to be very flexy on the road, and didn't perform as well on descents as my $200 entry-level Fulcrum wheelset. Also, on a fast descent, I hit a small piece of road debris that I never did see, and ended up with a sizable gouge in the rim! I've hit much bigger pieces of debris with cheaper wheels and have never experienced such damage before. I don't think this wheelset lives up to the Ultegra name.

Fortunately, I was able to sell the Shimano wheelset, and the customer support staff at BikeTiresDirect helped me find a good deal on a pair of Easton EA70s, which vastly outperform the Shimano WH-RS500 set. Thanks, BikeTiresDirect!

I recommend either spending $150 for the bomproof (if a little heavy) WH-RS501 wheelset, or going upmarket and spending the the extra money for the Eastons, which weigh the same as the RS500s, but are much better wheels.

httpswww.biketiresdirect.comproductshimano-wh-r501-clincher-wheelset

httpswww.biketiresdirect.comproducteaston-ea70-wheelset

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Reviewed 1/17/2022
by Chris Faino
Cycling Enthusiast
Philly , Pa.
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4 of 17 customers found this review helpful.
Reading reviews make me uncertain of their performance.

I bought these wheels because they were on sale and I had good experiences with Shimano products.

When reading the reviews, I see mixed ratings. Some say they are great and then some say they had trouble with this wheelset. So what reviewers should I believe. I just got the wheelset so I have no miles in them yet.

All I can say is, they came in great condition, wheels run true and I hope the hubs live up to its name. When installing the tires, they were so hard to get on. I broke a tire lever. I'm running them with a tube so I'm not going tubeless. If I get a flat on the road, I'm worired on how much trouble I'll have getting the old tube out and the new tube back in. On my personal opinion, the front wheel has only 16 spokes. I'm worried how stable it is with just 16 spokes. With the rim shimano in using, it should have about 20 spokes.

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Reviewed 8/8/2020
by Anonymous
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great value

Best value for the money. Good price for the weight. Best bang for the buck for rim brakes.

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Reviewed 7/2/2020
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Solid, durable wheels!

I bought this wheelset to replace my Mavic Ksyrium wheelset. After a year of riding with the Mavics, the back wheel became very 'sticky'-it just didn't spin well anymore. I had several technicians service it (clean out the hub, re-lube), but it remained 'sticky'. I also was not very impressed by the durability of the Mavics. I have been riding these Shimano wheels for a few months, and I love them. They may not be the lightest wheelset around, but they are certainly durable (durability is more important to me than weight where I ride, as the pavement has potholes and is uneven in many places). Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase!

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Reviewed 6/27/2022
by rrekllib
Daily Commuter
Moscow, ID
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice and Smooth

This is actually a second pair that I bought for a bike that I am building. The first pair that I bought from BTD is on my cyclocross bike and they have been darn solid after 600 miles of riding. I am using them with tubes right now but will move to tubeless in the future on my cross bike and on the road bike.

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Reviewed 7/31/2021
by drosen32
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great set of wheels

I needed new wheels as my original wheels on my Trek died out and were causing shifting issues. I had the new wheels set up at my local shop and it's been smooth saiing since. I'm glad I asked BTD for their recommendation, as it was certainly the right choice. The price didn't break the bank, to boot! The wheels roll very nicely and they're trued to perfection.

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Reviewed 6/9/2020
by old rider
Cycling Enthusiast
Reeders PA.
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1 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
smooth and fast wheels.

I don't have many miles on them yet, but so far they feel good

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Reviewed 9/6/2019
by Matias
North Augusta
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great Wheelset

Very nice wheelset. Have ridden approximately 500 miles and no issues to report. They are strong and accelerate well.

Very happy with my purchase.

Thank you Biketiresdirect!

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Reviewed 6/28/2019
by BR
Southern US
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great wheels

Wheels are light and fast- run them tubed- came true and straight

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Reviewed 5/13/2019
by frosty
Tennessee
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The best wheel value out there

These are pretty much the best deal out there if you want a slight upgrade from your stock 11 speed wheels. Surprisingly light, tubeless compatibility, smooth hubs, and unquestionable Shimano reliability.

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Reviewed 2/18/2019
by Anonymous
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Mesa , AZ
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10 of 19 customers found this review helpful.
Good w11 speed wheels

We do road ride every day around 30 miles. Love the rim till it is time to fix a flat. We still use tubes so it is extremely hard to break the bead after it snaps in. You will hear it snap in when you inflate the tire. Need to find a fix for this problem.

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Reviewed 1/13/2019
by Lisa Lipe
Reno Nv
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4 of 9 customers found this review helpful.
Quality sucks!

Both hubs came egged shaped and both wheels out of true by a mile. Took these to a wheel builder to see if it was worth keeping them and he said hell no. The hoops could never be round with these below quality hubs. These have got to be factory seconds as Ive never seen this quality from Shimano.

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Reviewed 1/3/2019
by USO
Cycling Enthusiast
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5 of 9 customers found this review helpful.
nice wheels

love shimanos quality and their ball bearings, though the wheels are a bit heavy

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Reviewed 6/24/2021
by Anonymous
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great affordable upgrade

Good upgrade from the substandard wheelsets equipped on most bikes. Lightweight, bomb proof, and good looking.

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Reviewed 8/16/2018
by ndmhxc
Cycling Enthusiast
Boulder, CO
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Great wheelset for the price

Had a set of these before they rebranded them from Ultegra to the RS500. I ended up tacoing the front wheel in a sweet maneuver and had to replace the wheelset.

These are great quality. Excellent weight to price ratio, and as I mostly ride these on gravel, good durability too! So far at least.

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Reviewed 8/9/2018
by JCTuscaloosa
Casual Cyclist
Tuscaloosa
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17 of 17 customers found this review helpful.
Seems Unquestionably the Best Choice for Me

I've had these now for a few months and probably have 500 or so miles on them consisting of several 25-ish mile rides and a few 50 miles rides. I've had no problems with them. They are smooth, fast, and attractive. I would have never believed that wheels, particularly at this price, would have an appreciable effect on my speed. But then there I was, looking down at the computer, ride after ride, until I became convinced that I had picked up 1-2mph. And the old wheels weren't particularly heavy!

There are lighter and faster wheels but get to a significantly better wheel, you would probably need to double the price and then some.

So, if you are a casual rider who needs to replace their wheels and wouldn't mind a modest increase in performance, get these instead of the bargain basement wheels. If you have an entry-midlevel bike with stock 2000 gram wheels, this would be a sensible upgrade (and weight saver) for those without unlimited budgets.

The hub is quiet-ish, not silent, but not annoying.

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Reviewed 8/10/2018
by Anonymous
Richmond,VA
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Great wheel set for the cost.

I have several hundred miles on these and like them. Lighter than most at the price point. Quality manufacturing. Hubs roll effortlessly!

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Reviewed 5/14/2021
by CycologistofNH
Cycling Enthusiast
Weare, NH
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Light, Cheap, Stiff, and Perfect

Great wheelset!

Was doing an Ultegra upgrade and it matched the drivetrain perfectly. Very light, stiff and doesn't break the bank.

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