Shimano today announced the addition of several new 11 speed compatible road wheels to their lineup for 2014. Most exciting of the announcement may have to be the new Dura-Ace 9000 C24 Tubular Wheels, weighing in at just 1,100 grams, they should be a favorite amongst climbers. The C24 joins the C75, C50, and C35 as tubular options in the 9000 series.

Dura-Ace 9000 C24-TU wheelset




WH-RS81 Wheelset Series

Shimano also announced the WH-RS81 series of 11 speed compatible wheels which feature Dura-Ace level 50mm, 35mm, and 24mm carbon/alloy rims.




WH-RS31 & WS-RS11 Wheelsets

Further filling out the wheel lineup are new wheels the WH-RS31 30mm deep aluminum clincher wheel and the WH-RS11, a durable aluminum clincher wheel.



It should also be noted that all Shimano 11-speed wheels are reverse compatible with 8,9, and 10 speed cassettes. Pricing and availability are tbd.