{"id":22617,"date":"2026-01-13T20:42:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybikething.com\/home\/?post_type=product&#038;p=22617"},"modified":"2026-03-31T23:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T23:25:00","slug":"easton-ea60-fir-ultegra-6500-wheelset-700c-8-9-10sp-32-spoke-clincher","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mybikething.com\/home\/product\/easton-ea60-fir-ultegra-6500-wheelset-700c-8-9-10sp-32-spoke-clincher\/","title":{"rendered":"FIR EA60 Wheelset &#8211; Ultegra 6500 Hubs  | 700c | 8-9-10sp | 32 Spoke | Clincher"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u2b50 <b>Condition<\/b><br \/>\nExcellent working condition with smooth hubs and a buttery-smooth Ultegra freehub. Rims are true and round with very good brake surfaces showing typical brake rub discoloration\u2014purely cosmetic, with plenty of braking life remaining. FIR&#8217;s textured brake track design in great shape. These wheels are ready for serious miles.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mybikething.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vlcsnap-2023-09-08-12h35m00s083.png?resize=40%2C40&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" align=\"left\" \/> <b>Inspected and Trued<\/b><br \/>\nEvery wheelset I sell has been personally mounted on my truing stand and thoroughly inspected for true, round, and spoke tension. These wheels are ready to ride. Please note that due to the precise nature of wheel builds and shipping considerations, <b>wheels cannot be returned or exchanged<\/b>. That&#8217;s why I encourage you to watch the detailed video included with this listing and reach out with any questions before purchasing.<\/p>\n<p>\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccf <b>Will these work for me?<\/b><br \/>\nWheel Size: 700c<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hub compatibility: Shimano\/SRAM 8-9-10 speed (35mm spline freehub)<\/li>\n<li>Spoke Count: 32 front \/ 32 rear spokes<\/li>\n<li>Brake Type: Rim brake (caliper or cantilever)<\/li>\n<li>Tire Type: Clincher<\/li>\n<li>Valve Type: Presta<\/li>\n<li>Axle Type: Quick release (100mm front \/ 130mm rear)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udce6 <b>What&#8217;s Included<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Front wheel with Shimano Ultegra 6500 hub (32-spoke, smooth bearings)<\/li>\n<li>Rear wheel with Shimano Ultegra 6500 hub (32-spoke, excellent freehub)<\/li>\n<li>Front and rear quick-release skewers<\/li>\n<li>Rim tape installed<\/li>\n<li>Personally trued and inspected\u2014ready to ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f8f8f8; border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 15px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 <b>The Story Behind the Wheels <\/b><b>FIR EA60 Rims on Shimano Ultegra 6500 Hubs \u2013 700c Aluminum Clincher<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8220;Aluminum Alchemy&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>FIR \u2014 Fabbrica Italiana Ruote \u2014 built their reputation over decades as one of Italy&#8217;s premier rim makers, supplying professional teams and earning podiums at the sport&#8217;s highest levels. The EA60 was their most celebrated semi-aero clincher: lightweight, heat-treated, and refined enough to rival the Mavic Open Pro. Paired with the legendary Shimano Ultegra 6500 hubs and their buttery-smooth late-&#8217;90s Japanese precision engineering, this is a wheelset that proved you didn&#8217;t need carbon fiber to go fast\u2014just smart design and quality materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udeb4 <b>The Ride<\/b><br \/>\nThese wheels strike that rare balance between responsive acceleration and all-day comfort. The 32-spoke build provides confidence-inspiring stiffness without harshness, while the Ultegra hubs spin with that trademark silky smoothness that reminds you why Shimano earned its reputation. Whether you&#8217;re hammering intervals or settling into a long weekend ride, these wheels deliver performance that never calls attention to itself\u2014they just work, mile after mile.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd27 <b>Technical Specs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Material: Aluminum alloy rims, standard round spokes<\/li>\n<li>Weight: Front 935g, Rear 1160g (with skewers)<\/li>\n<li>Hub Quality: Shimano Ultegra 6500 sealed cartridge bearings\u2014smooth and excellent condition<\/li>\n<li>Spoke Type: Traditional round, 32-spoke front and rear for durability<\/li>\n<li>Brake Surface: <b>FIR EA60 textured brake track with integrated rim profile<\/b>\u2014narrower than traditional machined surfaces, grooved for consistent pad contact while maintaining aerodynamic rim shape. Very good condition with cosmetic brake wear only<\/li>\n<li>Rim Width: 20mm outer-to-outer<\/li>\n<li>Freehub: 35mm spline, Shimano\/SRAM 8-9-10 speed compatible<\/li>\n<li>23-28mm Tire x 700c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500<\/p>\n<p><b>Is This Your Bike Thing?<\/b><br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re looking for dependable, proven performance from components that have earned their reputation over decades of real-world riding, these FIR EA60\/Ultegra wheels deliver exactly that. 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