REYNOLDS WHEELS
Reynolds 58 Aero
Believe it or not, but some of us here have at Competitive Cyclist hold degrees in physics. And while we're no engineers, in a cycling world becoming more and more driven by complex science, it's helped us understand and interpret the aerodynamics du jour. Along these lines, we remember less than ...read more
Reynolds RZR 92 Wheelset - Tubular
The Reynold's RZR 92 Tubular Wheelset is the Utah-based company's flagship wheel for 2012—and flagship is somewhat of an understatement. The RZR 92 is specifically designed for time trials, and, contrary to most TT wheelsets, Reynolds doesn't use a disc in the rear. Instead, Reynol ...read more
Reynolds RZR 46 Team Wheelset
For a line of only three products, the Reynolds RZR series is incredibly dedicated and diverse. Essentially, the RZR 92 focuses on deep aerodynamics for races against the clock, while the RZR 46 is a non-UCI approved, sub-1000 gram lightweight terror, leaving the RZR 46 Team Wheelset to the ...read more
Reynolds RZR 92 Wheelset
If you've been looking for the fastest wheel on the planet, you've found it. The Reynolds RZR 92 boasts the lowest drag values, the highest levels of stability and handling, and the lowest weight of any 80+mm wheel on the market. In fact, compared to its closest 80mm rival, paired with a rear ...read more
Reynolds RZR 46 Wheelset
As aficionados of carbon fiber, Reynolds understands that you could care less what a governing cycling body says you should ride or not ride. You demand uninhibited speed and a light weight that screams up any climb. So, if this sounds up your alley, Reynolds basically created the RZR 46 Wheelset ...read more
Reynolds RZR 46 Tubular Wheelset
Reynolds Cycling aims to blow your mind with the RZR line of wheels. And at less than 900 grams for their first wheelset, they might have done it. They claim the front wheel will weigh no more than 370g and the rear 570g, but they expect most will come in a good bit lighter; they're targeting a ...read more
Reynolds 90 Aero
Marketing would like for you to believe that speed is entirely hinged on weight. After all, anyone can make a wheel deep and light, but it takes real prowess, dedication, and genius to create a wheel with the aerodynamic profile of the Reynolds 90 Aero. Simply put, empirical testing at A2 has ...read more
Reynolds 72 Aero
If you're familiar with the Reynolds Aero line of wheels, you know that they're quite unmistakably the fastest wheels on the planet. If you're not familiar, you're about to learn why. We understand that this is a bold statement, but as you'll soon find out, the Reynolds 72 Aero delivers ...read more
Reynolds Forty Six/Sixty Six Wheelset - Tubular
Humans are funny about symmetry. To our eye, symmetry is more attractive, as if it inherently makes more sense. Whether it's faces or bikes, balance is prettier. The irony is that asymmetry often makes more sense. Our hearts are on the left. Look at the build of cyclists, thicker on the bottom. ...read more
Reynolds Sixty Six C Clincher Wheelset
We're not sure if it falls under forgotten lore, but Reynolds created the first carbon clincher wheelset. And while it's had to rough out the problematic learning curve of carbon clincher design like everyone else, the days of weak braking power and poor aerodynamics are over. With the Sixty Six C ...read more
Reynolds Forty Six C Clincher Wheelset
What do you get when you pair the versatility of 46mm deep wheels with ease-of-use of clinchers? Take your thought, cut around 100 grams off of it, spec it with carbon, and you have the Reynolds Forty Six C Clincher Wheelset. Now, with the Forty Six's purpose-driven engineering, you can say goodbye ...read more
Reynolds Sixty Six T Tubular Wheelset
It's easy to lose perspective while your mind is spinning in the realm of carbon. Sure, edgy- and clever-named companies hog the spotlight, but while those engineering houses might develop a novel idea once in a while, Reynolds has been innovating carbon fiber products for decades. Case in ...read more
Reynolds Thirty Two C Clincher Wheelset
Let's face it, in the wide world of wheels, speed and weight are inextricably linked. Perhaps 1300g disc wheels provide us with a false hope that aerodynamics will someday trump all, but in race with more vertical gain than kilometers, you need a wheelset around that weight, not a single wheel. ...read more
Reynolds Forty Six T Tubular Wheelset
If you're like us, you see rim depths in terms of functionality -- under 32mm is reserved for climbing, over 60mm is best left for time trials, and 46mm is the absolute sweet spot. We find this cross-section of the wheel market to be its most competitive, but not surprisingly, ...read more
Reynolds Thirty Two Wheelset - Clincher
"Clincher" is a word you rarely see paired with "climbing wheels." However, the two go together perfectly with the Reynolds Thirty Two Carbon Clincher Wheelset. Unlike many other climbing clinchers, these hoops have low spoke counts, 20 in the front and 24 in the back. Fewer spokes here means ...read more
Reynolds Thirty Two T Tubular Wheelset
The Thirty Two stands on its own within the Reynolds line of wheels. Sure, there're a couple of other 32mm wheels, but they don't come within 300 grams of the Reynolds Thirty Two T Tubular Wheelset. So, with a shallow profile and an overall weight that's under 1100 grams, the Thirty Two could ...read more
Reynolds Forty Six Wheelset - Tubular
Reality for most of us means that we have to choose one wheelset for all conditions. You know the tradeoffs; deeper wheels are faster in the wind, lighter wheels are faster up hills. And regardless of which way you go, strength is always paramount. Looking at the options, most people would best ...read more
Reynolds 650b Carbon Wheelset
It's safe to say If you're reading this, you're definitely not a luddite. And while there are still people who consider another wheel size a gimmick, those who can see beyond the limitations of only two wheel sizes know a third offers riders and manufacturers options to better fit mountain bikes to ...read more
Reynolds 29er Carbon Wheelset
The complexity of building wheels that are both tough enough for off-road use and still supremely light is something that has pushed engineers to the limit. Carbon fiber has opened up a new chapter for wheel designers, and Reynolds has been at the forefront of this movement -- proof being its ...read more
Reynolds AM Carbon 26in Wheelset
The dance between low weight and strength is one engineers know all too well. In recent years, we've seen carbon fiber become a key player in wheel design because of its ability to achieve those weight and strength goals. Reynolds has been paramount in pushing carbon's limits in wheel use, and ...read more
Reynolds Strike C Wheelset - Clincher
The Reynolds Strike C Clincher Wheelset tells you exactly what its intentions are with its name -- to strike. Its carbon fiber construction lends itself directly to high levels of responsiveness, while its deep 66mm profile aids in minimizing drag. So, whether you're aiming to quickly cover ...read more
Reynolds Assault C Clincher Wheelset
You simply can't beat the reliability and practicality of clinchers. However, until recent years, the argument could have been made that carbon clinchers didn't embody these characteristics whatsoever. But, with its Assault C Clincher Wheelset, Reynolds has addressed and solved the common ...read more
Reynolds Element C Clincher Wheel
Your time trial is going to happen regardless of if there's a crosswind or not. So, what choice do you have but to hit the tarmac at the fastest speeds possible? Enter the world of the disc wheel, or if you're looking for more than marginal gains, the Reynolds Element C, specifically.For the ...read more
Reynolds Element T Tubular Wheel
The disc wheel is easily defined as purpose-driven, with the purpose being to achieve the speed of fast, or in the case of the Reynolds Element T, faster than everyone else.For the construction, Reynolds built the Element T solely from its proprietary, high modulus carbon fiber. And not only does ...read more
Reynolds Assault T Tubular Wheelset
While 'fast' can be construed in measurements of absolution, 'speed' finds itself to be more of a subjective term. What is speed? Is it a speedy acceleration? Or is it holding top-line velocity with ease? Where does weight come into play? Stiffness? As you can see, there're many variables at play ...read more
Reynolds Attack C Clincher Wheelset
For years, now, the pursuit of carbon has been reserved for the 'racer.' Collectively, this subset has treated the mere idea of the carbon clincher with nothing short of disdain. However, the question begs to be asked, why? As a collection of old hats, we can say that we all rely on what we know. ...read more
Reynolds Sixty Six Wheelset - Tubular
When we look at deep-dish rims like the Reynolds Sixty Six Carbon Tubular Wheelset, we lick our chops like the big, bad wolf, a certain Mephistophelian twinkle in our eye. We think about racing on the flats and taking advantage of the seriously-reduced drag to attack early and venture out in long ...read more
Reynolds 29'er Alloy Wheelset
Reynolds is known for its carbon fiber mastery, but they also excel with non-ferrous, metallic mediums as well. The 29'er Alloy wheel for example, mixes a light weight, stiffness, and strength into a package that's more accessible than some of the range topping carbon wheels.Like those carbon ...read more
Reynolds Reynolds Carbon Brake Pad - Set of 4
Historically, a pair of go-fast carbon fiber wheels meant that you'd have to sacrifice braking performance as compared to a nice set of aluminum rims. It was just a fact of life with composites. Over the last few years, carbon specific brake pads have gotten much better. The new Reynolds Blue Pads ...read more
Reynolds Solitude Clincher Wheelset
The Reynolds Solitude Wheelset is a go-anywhere, do-anything option for anyone looking to either upgrade from a stock wheelset or to get the most out of their training. In fact, you'll find that these wheels are being used for off-season training by teams ranging from the likes of AG2R to the ...read more
Reynolds Solitude
A medium-profile, 24mm depth, and durable aluminum construction may appeal to riders looking for a quality training wheel. But, the Reynolds Solitude's sub 1600 gram weight makes it just as appealing to riders looking to upgrade their stock wheelset.The deep, aluminum rim makes these wheels ...read more
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