Until recently, it was nearly impossible to find a set of carbon mountain bike wheels priced at less than $2,000 for a pair. In fact, Singletracks reviewed multiple Reynolds Blacklabel wheelsets last year priced at $2,500 and up. But not everyone can justify spending that much money on a set of wheels, so Reynolds is rolling out an even more affordable line of carbon wheels than their TR S line, dubbed simply TR.
Looking at the offerings, Reynolds isn’t just cranking out rims using old molds whose costs were amortized long ago. Like the TR S line introduced late last year, the new TR line sports a wide range of internal rim widths ranging from 24mm up to 36mm to work with today’s larger tire sizes. In fact, the TR line uses the same rims as the TR S wheels.
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So how did Reynolds manage to shave another $300 off the cost of carbon wheels in the span of just a year? For starters, like the TR S wheels, the TR wheels feature Reynolds-branded hubs, but feature fewer pawls (3 instead of 6) and reduced engagement (10 degrees instead of 5.) Weights for the new wheelsets appear to be fairly comparable to those in the TR S series, within 100g or so. The new TR wheels even feature the same lifetime warranty as pricier Reynolds wheels.
Get more details about select Reynolds TR wheels below and at ReynoldsCycling.com.
Reynolds TR 249
The TR 249 checks all of the boxes for a modern mountain bike wheel with superior ride quality and durability, all while keeping your wallet happy. No matter your budget, wheels will still be the most important upgrade you make to your bike. The asymmetric carbon rim enables more even spoke tension for increased durability and ride quality, and the 24mm internal rim width provides outstanding tire fit for today’s XC and trail tires.
Key Features:
- Asymmetrical rim profile provides a stronger and better riding wheel through more even spoke tension
- Tubeless-ready hookless rim profile for a no-burp tire fit and ease of inflation
- Reynolds TR3 Mountain Hub with 10 degrees of engagement
- Offered in 24mm inner rim width
- XD and Shimano freehub bodies available
- Lifetime Warranty
- 30-Day Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
Specifications:
- Rim Material: Carbon Fiber
- Rim Construction: Hookless tire bead, tubeless ready, Mountain Rim 5 (MR5) Construction Technology
- Rim Size: 29”
- Rim Width: Internal 24mm, External 29mm
- Rim Depth: 25mm
- Rim Weight: 392g
- Hub: Reynolds TR3 Mountain Hub, 100% CNC machined – 10 degree engagement, 3 pawl freehub
- Spoke Count: 28 Front, 28 Rear
- Brake Interface: Disc Only, Center Lock
- Front Axle Spacing: 15×100 or 15×110 (Boost)
- Rear Axle Spacing: 12×142 or 12×148 (Boost)
- Freehub: Shimano 9-11spd or SRAM XD
- Wheelset Weight: 1590g
Reynolds TR 309
The TR 309 checks all of the boxes for a modern mountain bike wheel with superior ride quality and durability, all while keeping your wallet happy. No matter your budget, wheels will still be the most important upgrade you make to your bike. The asymmetric carbon rim enables even spoke tension for increased durability and ride quality, and the 30mm internal rim width provides outstanding tire fit.
Key Features:
- Asymmetrical rim profile provides a stronger and better riding wheel through more even spoke tension
- Tubeless-ready hookless rim profile for a no-burp tire fit and ease of inflation
- Reynolds TR3 Mountain Hub with 10 degrees of engagement
- Offered in 30mm inner rim width to match current tire trends
- XD and Shimano freehub bodies available
- Lifetime Warranty
- 30-Day Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
Specifications:
- Rim Material: Carbon Fiber
- Rim Construction: Hookless tire bead, tubeless ready, Mountain Rim 5 (MR5) Construction Technology
- Rim Size: 29”
- Rim Width: Internal 30mm, External 36mm
- Rim Depth: 26mm
- Rim Weight: 474g
- Hub: Reynolds TR3 Mountain Hub, 100% CNC machined – 10 degree engagement, 3-pawl freehub
- Spoke Count: 28 Front, 28 Rear
- Brake Interface: Disc Only, Center Lock
- Front Axle Spacing: 15×100 or 15×110 (Boost)
- Rear Axle Spacing: 12×142 or 12×148 (Boost)
- Freehub: Shimano 9-11spd or SRAM XD
- Wheelset Weight: 1755g
Reynolds TR 367
The TR 367 checks all of the boxes for a modern mountain bike wheel with superior ride quality and durability, all while keeping your wallet happy. No matter your budget, wheels will still be the most important upgrade you make to your bike. Our carbon rims offer a durable and predictable ride that will change the way you look at the trail. The 36mm internal rim width provides excellent tire fit and provides additional air volume for superior ride quality and traction.
Key Features
- Tubeless-ready hookless rim profile for a no-burp tire fit and ease of inflation
- Reynolds TR3 Mountain Hub with 10 degrees of engagement
- Offered in 36mm inner rim width to match current tire trends
- XD and Shimano freehub bodies available
- Lifetime Warranty
- 30-Day Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
Specifications:
- Rim Material: Carbon Fiber
- Rim Construction: Hookless tire bead, tubeless ready, Mountain Rim 5 (MR5) Construction Technology
- Rim Size: 27.5”
- Rim Width: Internal 36mm, External 42mm
- Rim Depth: 26mm
- Rim Weight: 524
- Hub: Reynolds TR3 Mountain Hub, 100% CNC machined – 10 degree engagement, 3-pawl freehub
- Spoke Count: 28 Front, 28 Rear
- Brake Interface: Disc Only, Center Lock
- Front Axle Spacing: 15×100 or 15×110 (Boost)
- Rear Axle Spacing: 12×142 or 12×148 (Boost)
- Freehub: Shimano 9-11spd or SRAM XD
- Wheelset Weight: 1845g
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