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Review: Reynolds 27.5+ Carbon Wheelset Features Hookless Rims

Over the past few years, 27.5+ wheels have come a long way from a DIY conversion project to a full-fledged, standalone wheel standard embraced by nearly every wheel manufacturer on the planet. In the intervening years, companies like Reynolds have tweaked and dialed specs to maximize performance benefits while minimizing the weight penalty. After testing Reynolds’ carbon BLACKLABEL …

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Watch: Testing 29″ VS 27.5″ Downhill MTB Wheels

The great mountain bike debate of the 21st century has found it’s way into the downhill scene. The all-mighty 26 inch wheel and it’s ever-radical form and function is being challenged by it’s younger (yet, bigger) brother, the 29 inch wheel. Who’s faster when gravity is on your back? We’re not sure. And we’re not …

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Reynolds Blacklabel Enduro Wheelset – Long Term Review

When people ask me what upgrade they should make to their mountain bike, my first suggestion is to start with the wheels. Above all else, go tubeless. If you’ve done that and are looking for even more performance, it’s time to look at a new wheelset. There are infinite choices when it comes to wheels. …

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Watch: Is Upgrading Your Wheels Worth It?

A new wheelset is one of the most worthwhile upgrades you can make on your bike. Scott swaps out his stock wheels for a set of Reynolds Carbon Enduro 27.5s to see what difference they make.

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Reynolds 27.5 Enduro Carbon Wheels – Test Ride Review

During my visit to Sun Valley, I happened to randomly bump into a marketing contact of mine—Adrian Montgomery—at the top of the ski lift on Bald Mountain. Naturally we went out to shred a few laps, and after a couple of runs he asked me if I wanted to ride a set of brand-new carbon …

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