Head to head
Cadex 65 DiscvsShimano Dura-Ace WH-R9270 C50
Both sections drawn to one scale, from each maker's published geometry. The differences you can see in the drawing are the differences that exist.
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Fig. — rim sections, one scale
Cadex 65 DiscShimano Dura-Ace WH-R9270 C50
- Depth
- 15 mm apart
- 65 vs 50 mm
- External
- 2 mm apart
- 30 vs 28 mm
- Internal
- 1.3999999999999986 mm apart
- 22.4 vs 21 mm
- Claimed weight
- 1 g apart
- 1,462 vs 1,461 g
- UK RRP
- £300 apart
- £2,700 vs £2,400
Rim depth
65 mm
50 mm
15 mm apart. Deeper is faster on the flat; shallower is calmer in crosswind and lighter uphill. Neither is simply better.
Internal width
22.4 mm
21 mm
The wider rim is built around a wider tyre. Match this to the tyre you actually run, not to the bigger number.
External width
30 mm
28 mm
Governs how the rim and tyre meet the air, and frame clearance.
Cadex
65 Disc
RRP £2,700
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on the rules we assess
Shimano
Dura-Ace WH-R9270 C50
RRP £2,400
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on the rules we assess