Reynolds carbon wheels- any good?

cydonian74

The title says it all really....seen a few about and i think that they look great, and reynolds seem to have a decent reputation, anybody own some (any carbon model), i would be interested in some feedback.

speedstersimon

I've got a set of Reynolds carbon clinchers (Attacks) on my summer bike and they've been great. They're my first set of carbon wheels (wanted the convenience of clinchers) and compared to the wheels on my commuter bike (Reynolds Alta Race), they ride a lot smoother and feel much more vertically compliant but are still very stiff laterally(although I only weigh 68kg). They weighed bang on the stated weight (1487g) and have been completely reliable. Got them from Enigma Bikes last year when they had them on offer for £525

Hope this helps
Simon

cydonian74

Thankyou Simon for your help and info, anybody else?

Kléber

I've ridden the DV46Cs, they are very good, borrowed a pair for a week and was very reluctant to give them back. Very expensive but the Attacks are similar and less money, only heavier. The after sales service is very good and when you buy them they come with tools, brake blocks and more. Recommended.

But think hard. They are expensive and for 1500g, you can get alloy wheels that weight the same, it's only if you want deeper section rims (for non-windy days) that these are good. Plus you can also get similar performance from Corima. And the Reynolds DV46 cost £1500, you can get some new Edge rims from the US and build them with tasty hubs and spokes and get an even better set of wheels for the same money, also you can get even lighter and more aero if you go for the Lew clinchers too.

celbianchi

I have a pair of DV46T (tubs). I have had them 12 months and they are excellent. I only use them for racing and have used them in the Alps for a week. they are lightweight for a deep section, still perfectly true and fast. Plus they look the business too.
I'd thoroughly recommend them.

As a comparison I also have soem Bonty carbon aero's, and some Real Design Ultrasonics that I race on and the Reynolds knock them into a cocked hat.

giant_man

Nice, very nice the DV46s, I'd love a pair and may get some. But it's all a bit of a mystery compared to the performance of other carbon wheels, we need a comparison, which is why I have suggested Cycling Plus do a carbon wheel test.

Whether they do or not of course is something else. Would be nice though.

jamesy0rk

I have had the Attack wheelset for about 6 months and the rids is fantastic. Unfortunately you can forget about getting hold of replacement spokes in the UK unless you want to invest in a whole box as they use a spoke size that is very uncommon. I spent weeks trying find one and had to order some from the US in the end.

The Wren

I have these wheels on my new race bike and have been throughly impressed by their overall attributes. They are very, very fast, suprisingly more comfortable than any aluminium wheel I've owned, and light for a deep section clincher. Did I mention how fast these wheels are! However they are expensive, but you must factor in the quality DT hubs and spokes. I did test the strength of these wheels on their second outing...I hit a pothole at considerable speed, enough speed to blow two holes in the sidewalls of my veloflex tyres and the rear needed only slightly trueing! Its safe to assume these wheels are strong. To conclude, if you can afford the price, then these are second only to the soon to be released Lightweight clincher...Mmmm!

James_London

Just out of interest, how fast were you going when you punctured on said pothole and how long did it take to stop?

I like the idea of carbon clinchers but worry how easily the lips of the rim might be damaged with a nasty blowout where it's difficult to stop quickly due to high speed and/or other riders.

£1,400 for a 1500g wheelset seems insane. You can get a set of 1160g Mavic CCUs, Boras or any number of handbuilt combinations in that price range.

pcd993

I have ridden the MV32Cs - fast, stiff and a bit rocky on rough roads. The DV46Cs look very expensive, for the marginal weight loss over the new Assaults. On paper, they seem to offer most of the advantages of the DV46C (clincher convenience, deeper rim) at almost half the price. Anyone ridden them, or know of reviews out there?

MWesty

I have the Assaults (cut price version of the DV46C if you can call £800 cut price.....) they weight 1505g for a pair on my scales and I would guess they are the same rim as the DV46C but with heavier hubs. They ride very well, braking performance is excellent in the dry and even in the wet is perfectly manageable. Finish/build quality looks very good. Recommended.

Jez mon

Hi, would you be using these everyday, or just as race/sportif wheels. Don't worry too much about the weight, aerodynamics are far more important in the vast majority of situations. One thing I would say is if you know a main dealer, try and be a bit cheeky, ask for a discount and that the tubs get thrown in, managed to get a pair of 404s with tubs thrown in for 999 , however, make sure you get good tyres thrown in, mine are OK but i would prefer other brands (i.e. don't trust the buying process to others!)

You won't be disappointed with the Reynolds wheels, they are very good from all accounts and anecdotal evidence suggests they are more reliable than others.