First Look: Reynolds Blacklabel Carbon Wheels and DH Prototypes

Since the early 1990s Reynolds Cycling has been crafting high performance carbon fiber products. For 2015, they’re introducing a premium range of four purpose built carbon wheels for everything from cross-country to enduro race use. They're also working with the Pivot Factory World Cup DH team to develop a downhill wheelset for 2016.



Blacklabel wheels are made with Reynold’s MR5 (Mountain Rim 5) technology, which is a precise method of assigning different carbon fiber and lay-ups to five rim regions. Reynolds specifies type of fiber, epoxy and resin adjusting the specs to achieve the perfect tensile strength, stiffness and elongation for each rim model. Each batch is certified according to Reynolds’ specifications.



Curious how they ride? Don’t miss our long term Blacklabel review.

Blacklabel Wheel Highlights

- 27.5 AM: 1525g per set // 23mm internal width // 24mm rim depth

- 29 TR: 1500g per set // 21mm internal width // 28mm rim depth

- 27.5 XC: 1420g per set // 21mm internal width // 28mm rim depth

- 29 XC: 1400g per set // 19mm internal width // 24mm rim depth

- MR5 carbon construction

- 28 spokes front and rear

- 3X spoke pattern

- Black anodized alloy nipples

- DT 240S Straight-Pull Center Lock hubs

- Shimano and SRAM compatible

- Tubeless tape and valve stems installed

- MSRP $2,400 plus optional $200 2-Year Reynolds Assurance Program



Visit www.reynoldscycling.com for more details.



Photos by Brandon Turman and Sven Martin