Reynolds Carbon Wheelset Under 900 Grams

I'm a tad bit uncomfortable with all-carbon wheels, but I'm also not a professional racer. For those that are, and who have a nice $6000 burning a hole in their pocket there's the new Reynolds RZR wheelset. Under 900 grams, carbon spokes (which are replaceable) and they have aerofoil spokes. There's a lot of technology in this wheelset (designed by Paul Lew) and we'll be stopping by their booth to take a look at them.

Reynolds RZR Technical Information & Specifications:

- RZR Wheel Construction: features unidirectional, ultra high modulus 46mm carbon fiber rim with Boron strategically placed through the wheel to enhance performance. Because the RZR Wheel features non-tensioned spokes, our engineering team headed by Paul Lew, Director of Technology and Innovation at Reynolds Cycling, had to start with a clean sheet of paper to develop the completely new rim for the RZR wheel.

- RZR Rim Profile: features Reynolds’ patent pending Swirl Lip GeneratorTM for improved aerodynamics and clean airflow across the rim section.

- RZR Spokes: features new, symmetrically shaped airfoil spokes. Designated N.A.C.A.0033 (N.A.C.A. number describes unique airfoil shape), the spoke is a true airfoil, not blade or flat plate. Reynolds Cycling has patented the airfoil spoke shape for cycling wheels that provides the optimal shape for low drag and stiffness.

- RZR Hub: features a patent pending Torque FlangeTM carbon fiber hub, featuring a unique center flange aligned in the same plane as the wheel. The left and right side spoke arrays have no deflection as torque is applied. In a two-flanged hub design, as torque is applied, the rim is pulled to each side keeping things in perfect alignment.

- RZR is the only all carbon wheel with replaceable carbon spokes and is a completely trueable wheel at the time of production. The RZR Freehub is 7000 series alloy.

- Shimano or Campagnolo compatible - RZR Wheel Weight (pair): sub-900 Grams per set - Front: 16 spokes / Rear: 20 Spokes - Recommend Rider weight limit: 180lbs / 82kg - Projected MSRP Price: $6,000 / eur4000