New DURA‑ACE Wheel Range. Faster And Lighter. In Perfect Balance.
Balanced to Win
Real speed comes from balance. Not just raw power, but the harmony between stiffness and comfort, aerodynamics and weight, control and confidence. Developed with riders from the WorldTour and professional triathlon, the new DURA ACE wheels deliver race day performance through thoughtful, rider-first engineering.
Refined with elite athletes to meet the demands of real racing.
Science of Speed
Shimano has studied the needs of modern racing in detail. Every wheel in the DURA ACE range is shaped by thousands of tests, simulations and real feedback from professional riders. The result is a wheel system that feels fast, handles predictably and supports you when the pace rises.
This is performance you can trust, built from years of refinement.
Aero Optimised Design
Benefit: Save your energy
Our engineers used advanced computer modelling and wind tunnel testing to shape rims that cut through the air more efficiently. Even the mid depth C50 benefits from this work, offering a blend of speed, stability and low weight that suits almost any ride.
Driven by data. Proven by professionals.
Carbon Spokes
Benefit: Reinforced power
Carbon spokes are lighter and stiffer than traditional metal spokes. This means the wheel reacts more quickly when you accelerate, climb or sprint. Shimano uses different spoke shapes and patterns depending on the wheel’s purpose, ensuring each model feels right for its job.
- Aero spokes: 4.0 mm wide, 1.1 mm thick
- Super Aero spokes: 5.2 mm wide, 0.8 mm thick
Cup and Cone Bearings
Benefit: Tuned performance
Shimano’s cup and cone bearing system spreads load more evenly than cartridge bearings. This helps the wheel stay smooth when cornering, sprinting or riding at high speed. Riders can also adjust the bearing preload themselves, allowing fine tuning for feel and efficiency.
It is a simple, reliable system trusted by elite riders.
Lightweight Construction
Benefit: Fast in the real world
The DURA ACE range is designed to reduce weight without sacrificing strength. The C36 is built for climbing, with a low rim depth and carefully shaped carbon spokes that help it accelerate sharply. The C50 offers a touch of flex for comfort and responsiveness, making it ideal for all round racing.
DURA ACE Wheel Lineup
The complete WH R9370 Series, created for every race scenario.
C36 – Engineered for Elevation
Taglines: Light. Fast. Unstoppable. / Do not waste another watt.
The WH R9370 C36 TL is built for climbing and sharp changes in pace. Carbon spokes and a dedicated 18 front / 21 rear layout help reduce weight to just 1,170 g. Despite its shallow profile, the rim shape improves aerodynamic efficiency, helping you maintain speed on steep gradients.
Climb with confidence.
C50 – Versatility Redefined
Taglines: All round excellence / Optimise each ride.
The WH R9370 C50 TL is the all round choice. Carbon spokes, a revised rim layup and updated hub design reduce weight to 1,302 g while maintaining dependable stiffness. The aerodynamic profile helps you hold speed across varied conditions, from climbs to sprints.
Lighter, faster, smoother and balanced to win.
C60 – The Sprinter’s Choice
Taglines: Efficient speed.
The WH R9370 C60 TL is built for high speed racing. A 60 mm rim reduces drag, while a reinforced rear wheel and mixed diameter spokes deliver stable power transfer under heavy load. It is designed to stay fast from the jump of a sprint through long, fast sections.
Ride your peak. Break away.
C99 – Aero Built for the Distance
Taglines: One straight line to victory.
The WH R9370 C99 TL F is designed for time trials and triathlons. A 99 mm rim and super aero carbon spokes drastically reduce drag, helping you maintain high cruising speeds with less effort.
Cut through the wind.
Rear Disc – Delete Drag
Taglines: Erase the air.
The WH R9370 Disc TL R rear disc wheel is shaped by more than 30 billion simulations. Its full disc structure reduces drag to the minimum, delivering maximum efficiency for time trials and triathlon racing.
Power meets surge.