Danny MacAskill smashes wheels to prove point
The Reserve wheels are available in 27.5 and 29er with DT Swiss 350 or Industry Nine Torch hubs.
Back in June, Santa Cruz first went public with its new Reserve wheel line. At the time the high zoot carbon hoops were only available as an upgrade when buying a Santa Cruz bike. Now, Reserve wheels can be bought separately for any boost-compatible 27.5 or 29er bike.
Beads are thicker than many competitor offerings. Also the width-to-height ration of 1.5:1 is said to strike the optimal ride quality. Taller ratios tend to ride harshly and transmit trail shock.
To celebrate, Santa Cruz dropped this “smashing” video with Danny MacAskill, where he does his best to bust one of the new rims.
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The Reserve wheels, which are designed, tested, and prototyped in California, will be available in 27mm and 30mm widths for 27.5 wheels, and 25mm, 27mm, and 30mm for 29ers.
External nipples make for easier building and service, and the wheels are reinforced at the spoke holes.
All wheels are 28-spoke with three-cross lacing. Hub choices are DT Swiss 350 ($1599) or Industry Nine Torch ($1799), and the wheels come with a lifetime warranty.
Danny MacAskill doing his best to bust the rims.
To learn more about the Santa Cruz Reserve wheel line, check out Mtbr’s initial impressions and visit www.santacruzbicycles.com.
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