Excelling across race conditions, the aerodynamic DURA-ACE C50 balances low weight and responsive handling.
Carbon spokes, a refined rim profile, and updated hub architecture create a wheelset equally at home on climbs, rolling terrain, and high-speed racing.
All-Round Excellence
The 50 mm rim combines aerodynamic efficiency and versatility, providing speed, stability, and responsiveness. Excelling across a wide range of race conditions, it performs confidently on climbs, rolling terrain, and fast-paced sections alike.
Balanced for Race Speed
Carbon spokes, a revised rim layup, and updated hub architecture reduce weight while preserving stiffness. The result is a responsive ride that accelerates quickly, corners confidently, and maintains speed when race intensity increases.
FEATURES
- 50 mm Carbon Rim Profile: Mid-depth full-carbon rim is aerodynamically efficient, lightweight, and delivers stable handling across diverse conditions
- Enhanced Carbon Spokes: Lightweight carbon spoke construction reduces system weight while providing the stiffness needed for efficient power transfer
- Aerodynamically Refined Rim: Updated rim shaping improves aerodynamic performance and sustains speed during racing and fast-paced riding
- Lightweight Hub System: Revised hub architecture contributes to lower overall system weight while maintaining dependable rolling performance
- Precision Cup-and-Cone Hubs: Refined cup-and-cone bearings deliver smooth rolling efficiency, long-term durability, and tunable performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Rim Material: Carbon
- Rim Construction: Hooked
- Spoke Material: Carbon
- Spoke Type: Straight pull, bladed
- Spokes: F: 21 / R: 21
- Front Weight: 593 g
- Rear Weight: 709 g
- Wheel Size: 700c
- Tubeless Ready: YES
- Front Axle: 12 mm E-THRU
- Rear Axle: 12 mm E-THRU
- Bearings: Cup & cone
- External Width: F: 31 mm / R: 32 mm
- Internal Width: 23 mm
- Rim Height: 50 mm
- Hub Spacing O.L.D. Front: 100 mm
- Hub Spacing O.L.D. Rear: 142 mm
- Brake Type: CENTER LOCK Disc Brake
- Hub Seal: Contact
- Tire Type: Tubeless Ready