Shimano Ultegra WH-RS500 Road Bike Wheels

Shimano Ultegra WH-RS500 Road Bike Wheels
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Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons

  • Ultegra's level of quality is well known, as you can see in these wheels: reliable bearings, straightpull spokes, lightweight.
  • These bearings are easy to maintain thanks to the smoothly running cup-conus system. Runs fantastically and is more durable than industrial bearings.
  • Can be used with tubes and tubeless!
  • This wheelset's code doesn't immediately indicate Ultegra, but its quality is at Ultegra level.
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Specifications

Specifications

Brand Shimano
Wheel characteristic(s) Replacement wheels
Body Type SRAM Race 10/11 speed / Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed
Tyre width recommended by Mantel 25 to 28 mm / 28 to 32 mm
Required valve length > 38 mm
Weight (weighted by Mantel) 1659 grams
Weight provided by manufacturer 1649 grams
Brake Type Rim brake
Tyre Type Folding tyre / Tubeless
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Reviews

Reviews

4.8 / 5
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Most recent reviews

5 / 5

Perfect for older bikes that need to be converted to tubeless

- Steeve 16 September 2026

Wheels for converting to tubeless, with rim flanges and quick-release mechanisms – so they’re perfect as the valves are already fitted and there’s no need for rim liners as there are no holes for the spokes.

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5 / 5

If you can do without the prestige, you’ll get unbeatable value for money.

- Tobi 10 August 2026

I bought this set for my commuter bike and I haven’t been this pleased with a purchase for a long time. On delivery, I couldn’t detect any vertical or lateral runout, and all the spokes were equally tensioned. After about 500 km on ‘good’ German country roads, I reckon it’ll stay that way for a while yet. The surface finish on all the parts is also extremely high quality. The wheels come with spoke wrenches, quick-release skewers and the spacer for 10-speed cassettes. The tubeless valves are already fitted and rim tape isn’t needed – so you don’t have to worry about a thing. The freehub is so quiet that you can’t even hear it yourself when riding into a headwind or at high speeds. This does, of course, cost you a bit of speed, but it’s certainly a pleasant feature for many people around you. These wheels are good value for money in the truest sense of the word.

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4 / 5

With the new wheelset, I have a new bike. I'm still riding for a while. ;-)

- Lucien 4 March 2025

Meets expectations. Good replacement for Mavic Ksyrium wheelset on 12-year-old Koga Kimera. Either new wheels or a new bike.

Pros & Cons

Beautiful wheelset
Good price/quality
Tyres go easily on the rim
No
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5 / 5

A perfect product at this price for a committed practitioner.

- Stéphane 20 February 2025

A perfect product at this price for committed riders. Less experienced cyclists may find that this wheel lacks comfort, but it's definitely a performance-oriented wheel.

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5 / 5

Very satisfied

- Harry 22 January 2025

The wheel meets my expectations

Pros & Cons

Fast delivery
Fine wheel
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Steeve, 16 September 2026

Perfect for older bikes that need to be converted to tubeless

Wheels for converting to tubeless, with rim flanges and quick-release mechanisms – so they’re perfect as the valves are already fitted and there’s no need for rim liners as there are no holes for the spokes.

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5

Tobi, 10 August 2026

If you can do without the prestige, you’ll get unbeatable value for money.

I bought this set for my commuter bike and I haven’t been this pleased with a purchase for a long time. On delivery, I couldn’t detect any vertical or lateral runout, and all the spokes were equally tensioned. After about 500 km on ‘good’ German country roads, I reckon it’ll stay that way for a while yet. The surface finish on all the parts is also extremely high quality. The wheels come with spoke wrenches, quick-release skewers and the spacer for 10-speed cassettes. The tubeless valves are already fitted and rim tape isn’t needed – so you don’t have to worry about a thing. The freehub is so quiet that you can’t even hear it yourself when riding into a headwind or at high speeds. This does, of course, cost you a bit of speed, but it’s certainly a pleasant feature for many people around you. These wheels are good value for money in the truest sense of the word.

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Lucien, 4 March 2025

With the new wheelset, I have a new bike. I'm still riding for a while. ;-)

Meets expectations. Good replacement for Mavic Ksyrium wheelset on 12-year-old Koga Kimera. Either new wheels or a new bike.

  • Beautiful wheelset
  • Good price/quality
  • Tyres go easily on the rim
  • No
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Stéphane, 20 February 2025

A perfect product at this price for a committed practitioner.

A perfect product at this price for committed riders. Less experienced cyclists may find that this wheel lacks comfort, but it's definitely a performance-oriented wheel.

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Harry, 22 January 2025

Very satisfied

The wheel meets my expectations

  • Fast delivery
  • Fine wheel
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Wheel characteristic(s) Replacement wheels Replacement wheels Replacement wheels Replacement wheels
Body Type SRAM Race 10/11 speed / Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed SRAM Race 10/11 speed / Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed SRAM Race 10/11 speed / Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed SRAM Race 10/11 speed / Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed
Tyre width recommended by Mantel 25 to 28 mm / 28 to 32 mm up to 25 mm up to 25 mm
Required valve length > 38 mm > 39 mm > 39 mm > 37 mm
Weight (weighted by Mantel) 1659 grams 1808 grams 1883 grams
Weight provided by manufacturer 1649 grams 1890 grams
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General

Brand
Shimano
Wheel characteristic(s)
Replacement wheels
Weight (weighted by Mantel)
1659 grams
Weight provided by manufacturer
1649 grams
Brake Type
Rim brake
Tyre Type
Folding tyre / Tubeless
Maximum Total Weight
120 kg
Decal Colour
Grey
Colour
Black

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre width recommended by Mantel
25 to 28 mm / 28 to 32 mm
Required valve length
> 38 mm
Hookless?
Not Hookless

Components

Body Type
SRAM Race 10/11 speed / Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed
Rim Material
Aluminium
Brake Surface Material
Aluminium
Spoke Material
Stainless Steel
Spoke Type
Straight Pull
Nipple Type
External
Nipple Material
Aluminum
Bearing Type
Cup-Conus
Number of spokes in front wheel
16
Number of spokes in rear wheel
20
Cup & Cone + axle front hub
Left: Y49298040 / Right: Y49298030
Cup & cone + axle rear hub
Left: Y49398050 / Right: Y49398040
Article code freewheel body
Y49398060

Sizes

Rim Depth
24 mm
Rim Width
20.8 mm
Rim Width (internal)
15 mm
Suitable tyre width
23 mm / 25 mm / 28 mm / 30 mm / 32 mm
Axle System Front Hub
100 x 5 mm QR
Axle System Rear Hub
130 x 5 mm QR

Other

Crash Replacement
No crash replacement
Extended warranty
No extended warranty
Warranty
2 years
Collection
2025

Included in the delivery

Quick Releases included
Yes

All specifications

Brand
Shimano

General

Wheel characteristic(s)
Replacement wheels
Weight (weighted by Mantel)
1659 grams
Weight provided by manufacturer
1649 grams
Brake Type
Rim brake
Tyre Type
Folding tyre / Tubeless
Maximum Total Weight
120 kg
Decal Colour
Grey
Colour
Black

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre width recommended by Mantel
25 to 28 mm / 28 to 32 mm
Required valve length
> 38 mm
Hookless?
Not Hookless

Components

Body Type
SRAM Race 10/11 speed / Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed
Rim Material
Aluminium
Brake Surface Material
Aluminium
Spoke Material
Stainless Steel
Spoke Type
Straight Pull
Nipple Type
External
Nipple Material
Aluminum
Bearing Type
Cup-Conus
Number of spokes in front wheel
16
Number of spokes in rear wheel
20
Cup & Cone + axle front hub
Left: Y49298040 / Right: Y49298030
Cup & cone + axle rear hub
Left: Y49398050 / Right: Y49398040
Article code freewheel body
Y49398060

Sizes

Rim Depth
24 mm
Rim Width
20.8 mm
Rim Width (internal)
15 mm
Suitable tyre width
23 mm / 25 mm / 28 mm / 30 mm / 32 mm
Axle System Front Hub
100 x 5 mm QR
Axle System Rear Hub
130 x 5 mm QR

Other

Crash Replacement
No crash replacement
Extended warranty
No extended warranty
Warranty
2 years
Collection
2025

Included in the delivery

Quick Releases included
Yes