Shimano Dura-Ace WH-R9200-C36-TU Carbon Tubular Rear Wheel — Rim Brake 12-Speed
EWHR9200C36URCB
SKU code: SHM-EWHR9200C36URCB
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The Shimano Dura-Ace WH-R9200-C36-TU is the rear wheel of choice for road racers who need every gram to count without sacrificing stiffness or speed. At just 684g, this full-carbon tubular rim brake wheel delivers the low rotational weight and snappy acceleration that climbers and criterium riders demand — engineered to the exacting standards of the Dura-Ace R9200 groupset.
Highlights
- Full-carbon 36mm deep rim — optimised aerodynamic profile with low weight
- 684g rear weight — race-proven Dura-Ace mass savings
- 28mm external rim width — accommodates modern wide tubular tyres
- 21-spoke OPTBAL pattern — 14 drive-side, 7 non-drive-side for optimal tension balance
- Stainless steel butted bladed straight-pull spokes (2.0–1.8–2.0mm)
- Direct engagement hub — instant power transfer, no audible freewheel lag
- Labyrinth double-contact bearing seals — effective defence against water and dirt ingress
- 12-speed compatible — designed for Shimano road 12-speed cassette sprockets
Carbon Rim & Spoke Technology
The C36 rim strikes the balance between aerodynamic advantage and low mass. At 36mm deep with a 28mm external width, it pairs efficiently with modern wide tubular tyres for a larger air volume contact patch without a weight penalty. The OPTBAL (Optimal Balance) spoke system places 14 spokes on the drive side and 7 on the non-drive side — deliberately asymmetric to equalise spoke tension across the wheel and maximise lateral rigidity where it matters most during out-of-saddle efforts and sprints.
Direct Engagement Hub
The WH-R9200 rear hub uses interlocking direct engagement faces that eliminate the micro-lag typical of conventional pawl-and-ratchet freehubs. The result is crisp, immediate power transfer the moment you apply pressure to the pedals — critical in bunch racing where gaps open and close in an instant. The hub axle suits a 130mm over-lock-nut dimension with quick-release skewer compatibility (163mm or 168mm complete quick-release options).
Compatibility & Fit
The WH-R9200-C36-TU rear wheel is compatible exclusively with Shimano road 12-speed cassette sprockets. It uses a rim brake braking surface and is designed for tubular tyre construction. Over-lock-nut dimension is 130mm (standard road quick-release spacing). Quick-release skewer sold separately. Wheel bag sold separately. Not compatible with disc brake frames or 11-speed cassettes.
Shimano wheels are covered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, modification, or normal wear. For warranty support, return the item to Tune Cycles.
- Full-carbon 36mm deep tubular rim
- External rim width: 28mm
- Rear wheel weight: 684g
- 21-spoke OPTBAL system (14 drive-side, 7 non-drive-side)
- Stainless steel butted bladed straight-pull spokes (2.0–1.8–2.0mm)
- Direct engagement hub for instant power transfer
- Labyrinth double-contact bearing seals
- Over-lock-nut dimension: 130mm (quick-release)
- Compatible with Shimano road 12-speed cassette sprockets only
- Rim brake braking surface
- Tubular tyre construction
- Part of the Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 wheelset system
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Rim depth | 36mm |
| Rim width (external) | 28mm |
| Rim material | Full carbon |
| Tyre type | Tubular |
| Brake type | Rim brake |
| Weight (rear) | 684g |
| Spoke count | 21 (14 drive-side, 7 non-drive-side) |
| Spoke type | Stainless steel butted bladed straight-pull (2.0–1.8–2.0mm) |
| Hub engagement | Direct engagement |
| Over-lock-nut dimension | 130mm |
| Axle type | Quick-release |
| Drivetrain compatibility | Shimano road 12-speed cassette sprockets only |
| Series | Dura-Ace R9200 |
| SKU | SHM-EWHR9200C36URCB |
| Barcode # | 4550170890704 |
| Brand | Shimano |
