Shimano RS710 C46 Tubeless Disc Brake Front Wheel

The Shimano RS710 C46 disc-brake front wheel is a fantastic option to upgrade your bike’s wheels, either one at a time or in a more budget friendly way. If it’s a full wheelset you’re looking for check out the RS710 C46 wheelset

With this series, the Japanese brand has introduced their most affordable carbon road wheel ever. Though it might be a more budget conscious option, it’s certainly not lacking in quality or performance. Much like the brand’s other mid-range products this one incorporates technological advances first pioneered for the brand’s more premium Dura-Ace and Ultegra lines. The result is a wheel that’s been optimised for aerodynamic performance but is still relatively light and stiff.

Aerodynamic Performance

A front Shimano RS710 C46, as the name suggests, is 46mm deep. With this sort of depth it’s clear that it’s intended for speed. Whether you’re a road racer or just enjoy going fast, then this is an excellent choice. What’s more, at a respectable 719g, it’s not overly heavy; making it the perfect option for fast bunch rides, but also won’t leave you weighed down as you head upwards. There might be lighter and more aerodynamic options on the market but, at this price point, it’s difficult to beat.

Wider And Sleeker

For this rim, Shimano have opted for a sleek, minimalist design. As a set, they’re stylish hoops but it won’t look out of place if you’re looking to pair this with an existing rear.

Boasting a wide rim, the Shimano RS710 C46 has been engineered to optimally seat a 25mm to 32mm tyre. The hooked-rim profile is also tubeless compatible. With a wider and tubeless tyre it’ll be possible to run your tyres at lower pressures. For the traditionalists, used to pumping up 23mm tyres to 120psi, this might be something of an adjustment. But, rest assured, the accepted wisdom today is that the lower-pressure-wider-tyre combo is faster and more resilient to punctures.

The RS710 C46 front wheel is built for disc brakes; the benefits of which are numerous. With the latest disc-brake technology, you’ll have consistent stopping power in the wet and on steep and/or long descents.

If you’re in need of a replacement front carbon wheel or an upgrade, the Shimano RS710 C46 is an aero-optimised, reliable option.

Product Features

• 46mm rim depth
• Weight: 719g
• Internal-rim width of 21mm
• External-rim width of 28mm
• 24 spokes, bladed and butted
• Tubeless Ready
• Disc mount: Center-Lock
• 140 mm disc brake rotor compatible
• Recommended Tyre Size: 25-622—32-622