Presenting the rim bead, neither too wide nor too narrow, hits a sweet spot between XC wheels and extreme enduro monsters. It's the Goldilocks choice, straddling the middle ground effectively. On the flip side, the wide Boost hubs are far from moderate, delivering heightened drive stiffness and responsiveness to the wheels.
Under the Blacklabel tag, these wheels stand as Reynolds' top-tier construction. Featuring the Mountain Rim 5 (MR5) lay-up, employing five distinct carbon matrixes in different wheel areas. It's a process more intricate than many framesets, indicating a departure from moderation. This engineering assures reliability, sparing us from fretting over equipment failure, at least for a few months, avoiding casts and saving for replacements.
Moderation takes center stage in the rim width at 25mm internally, ideal for mid-sized tires offering a balanced mix of cushioning and traction without compromising on stability in sharp corners. While plus-sized tires have their moments, the combo of mid-sized rims and tires handles most trails effectively, making them the top choice for a single set of hoops and rubber.
Industry Nine crafts the hubs, essentially Torch models rebranded. Machined in Asheville, NC, with Japanese bearings as the sole non-US component. The Torch freehub steals the show, using sets of offset pawls to minimize the hub's engagement angle to a mere three degrees. This hub is set to become the new standard, surpassing DT Swiss' 240s, marking a substantial but welcomed change.
Part Number: 76501 Barcode: 847863015501 Product Code: REY WS 76501