Reynolds Cycling, manufacturer of high-performance race wheels for mountain and road bikes and a pioneer in carbon fibre and aero technology, has unveiled its 2015 offerings – including road tubeless, as well as expanded road tubular and disc-brake line-ups.
“More than anything, the 2015 product line shows Reynolds’ response to listening to our customers and bringing to market product with technical innovation to provide substantial performance benefits,” said Todd Tanner, Reynolds Product Manager.
“AERO tubulars are in direct response to consumer requests for premium tubular options; BLACKLABEL is in direct response to consumers looking for a premium blend of strength, durability and weight as well as Reynolds’ commitment to expanding our mountain offerings; and our disc-brake product shows our dedication to driving innovation and technology in a new and expanding category.”
The 2015 Performance Series — ATTACK, ASSAULT and STRIKE — will be offered as tubeless ready clinchers; the 2015 AERO line will offer tubular versions of the 46 AERO, 58 AERO and 72 AERO; and the disc brake versions of the 46 AERO (clincher only) and ATTACK.
Reynolds’ notes that its PERFORMANCE category offers the most value-packed carbon road wheels on the market featuring modern rim widths in a variety of depths and have external nipples for easy maintenance. In addition to the low weights and added aero benefits of Reynolds Enhanced SLG Technology, tubeless capability for 2015 ‘means lower rolling resistance, improved ride quality and fewer flats.’
The ‘radically shaped AERO series wheels’, born from the same DET technology as the RZR 92, Reynolds AERO wheels aim to set the standard in deep-rim carbon wheel technology, and are now available with the added benefits of tubular design in DET profile.
New disc brake additions in the AERO and PERFORMANCE categories ‘couple the best of aerodynamics, lightweight and durability [along] with the all-weather performance, superior control and improved rider confidence of disc brakes.’
“Reynolds is leading the charge in road disc development,” said Todd Tanner. “It’s one of the most exciting emerging categories in road wheels—perhaps all of cycling. It opens the door for a flood of innovation.”
Reynolds Cycling engineers and manufactures carbon composite and alloy bicycle wheels sold in more than 48 countries worldwide. For more than 115 years, the Reynolds brand has been an icon in competitive cycling. Reynolds has ‘an unwavering commitment to innovation and quality, housing a state-of-the-art engineering and testing studio, sourcing only the highest quality materials, and maintaining ownership of a dedicated manufacturing facility.’
A pioneer in composite design, Reynolds brought the first all-carbon fork to market. Two decades later, Reynolds Cycling remains ‘obsessed with making the best, lightest and fastest wheels available, proven both in the lab and under the saddles of the world’s top cyclists and triathletes.’
