Reynolds Catalog 2011

2011

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// A F O C U S O N P E R F O R M A N C E We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: as the only component that simultaneously touches both the bike and the earth, wheels are the focal point of your cycling experience.

That’s why wheels are the focal point for Reynolds Cycling.

In the relatively short history of carbon wheels, Reynolds has been at the forefront of technology, innovation and product leadership. From the moment we introduced the first all-carbon clincher using high modulus, uni-directional carbon fiber, Reynolds put the world on notice that our number one priority was advancing the science and art of carbon wheel technology to deliver the ultimate riding experience. And so it is today.

For 2011, Reynolds proudly introduces features and products that raise that lofty bar still higher. We’ve developed some of the world’s newest, most advanced fiber materials and resin systems, significantly improved laminate designs and innovated exciting new aerodynamic profiles for rims, hubs and spokes. And this year, we’re launching a paradigm shift in braking technology and performance across our entire line: CTg or Cryo Tg. While most manufacturers talk about their carbon rims in relation to heat, Reynolds emphasizes our proprietary, new laminate and proprietary molding technique designed to keep the rim cooler during heavy, prolonged braking. Look for a more in-depth discussion of CTg a little further down in this catalog. At the same time, we’ve intensified our commitment to international competition as the ultimate venue for proving and improving our technologies and products.

The payoff: A gutsy Stage 14 win in the Tour de France by AG2R-La Mondiale, more than 50 top-of-podium places for the Fly V Australia team, and an impressive Tour de France debut for Footon-Servetto.

Our

racing

success

translates

directly

into

performance

you

can

experience

for

yourself. For 2011, Reynolds invites you to discover how new materials, new designs and new processes add up to performance you can feel every time you ride: Enhanced torque response for explosive acceleration; smooth, steady cornering, rock solid stability over the roughest, most unforgiving roads and trails; improved durability, smoother, safer, more confident braking. And lots more speed.

Whether you’re a competitive professional or a serious amateur, weekend warrior or passionate enthusiast, Reynolds technology and craftsmanship combine to give you the inspiration to take your cycling passion to an entirely new level.

We’ll focus our energy on wheel performance, so you can focus your attention on the ride.

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// R E Y N O L D S C O M P O S I T E S S T U D I O The idea behind the Reynolds Composites Studio was to create a design-engineering environment where innovation is a mandate and performance is a mantra. It’s the first stage in continuous process that allows us to control carbon wheel technology all the way from concept to customer.

Reynolds

established

the

Composites

Studio

as

a

focused

environment for exploring technologies, techniques, materials and processes that have the potential to transform the cycling experience for riders at every level. We’ve committed the resources and company support to a team of experienced, visionary engineers, then challenged them to throw convention to the wind in the search of the ultimate carbon

wheel

performance.

It’s

where

we

developed

the

revolutionary designs in the RZR 46 and 92 wheels. We are working with our materials partners to develop the most advanced resins and construction techniques that allow us the freedom to produce what was only a dream a couple of years ago. RCS supplies design and engineering expertise for both Reynolds, as well as select groups of manufacturing partners.

The RCS team is headed by the legendary composites engineer Paul Lew. As Director of Technology and Innovation, Paul is responsible for many of the designs, molds, tooling, production and techniques that are at the heart of the Reynolds carbon wheel product line.

Considered to be among the first to apply unidirectional carbon technology to bicycle rims, many of Paul’s innovations are now considered state-of-the-art in wheel design.

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Reynolds Cycling.

The world’s best wheels, from top to bottom. /////////////////////////////////// Reynolds Cycling has the distinction of being among the only manufacturers of

bicycle

wheels

that

owns

our

production facilities, sources our own raw materials, and employs the world’s top carbon engineers to design all of our rims. That control makes for a better, more consistent product across our entire line.

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// R E Y N O L D S T E C H N O L O G Y CARBON FIBER: The Perfect Mat erial–In The Right Hands

LAMINATES: The Pinnacle Of The Wheelbuilder’s Ar t

With its low specific gravity, high tensile strength and low mass, carbon

At this point Reynolds engineers turn their attention to the laminate

fiber is the ideal bicycle wheel material. Carbon eclipses the strength of

schedule, a detailed plan that specifies the relative angles of the fibers in

aluminum alloys at a fraction of the weight. Carbon is also exceedingly

the various layers, the number of plies and the method for layering them,

durable: it can endure dynamic, variable stresses for millions of flex

plus additional details that uniquely “define” a wheel’s performance. There’s

cycles without fatiguing or aging.

no computer software for designing these layup schedules; no college textbook or manual; and no how-to video. In fact, while the possible

The process of designing a particular carbon wheel starts when

laminate combinations are infinite, there’s only one method for precisely

Reynolds engineers and product managers collectively define application

matching layup design to desired wheel performance: Experience.

performance parameters: aero quality, mass, strength and stiffness, and target weight. From there our team goes to work researching and

Engineers in the Reynolds Composites Studio have invested thousands

specifying the materials that will deliver the desired compression,

of hours developing, testing and perfecting new laminate designs. That

flexion and temperature characteristics. The result of the process are the

collective experience is the secret sauce that makes a Reynolds wheel

proprietary carbon + epoxy resin (pre-preg) materials that are the struc-

a better wheel.

tural foundation of Reynolds wheels.

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SWIRL LIP GENERATOR

CTg BRAKE TRACK

NEW

Swirl Lip Generat or

The leading (inside) edge of a bicycle wheel is critical to its aerodynamic

Any carbon clincher wheel worth the money must be able to

performance. Ideally that wheel would have the aerodynamic efficiency of

deliver the same performance characteristics as its tubular counterpart.

an aircraft wing. Just to make sure, Reynolds engineers developed a feature

After all, the convenience of a clincher should be a value-add, not a

designed to give our wheels an additional aero advantage. It’s called the

trade-off, right? However, carbon engineers/designers have traditionally

Swirl Lip Generator, a .9mm “lip” specifically placed on the leading edge

had to strike a balance between making wheels exceptionally light and, at

of the rim that effectively widens the rim near the spoke face. Its primary

the same time, strong enough to withstand temperatures and pressures

effect is to assist air flowing around the rim to re-attach, thus minimizing

that could potentially cause a clincher be ad to lose its shape and fail.

pressure drag. In simple terms, it makes the air want to “stick” to the rim.

Now Reynolds engineers have closed the “gap” between tubulars and

The Swirl Lip Generator also decreases the side force acting on the rim,

clinchers: braking performance. It’s called CTg (cryo + glass transition

smoothing the turbulence and pressure drag on the low pressure side. This

point = CTg). That breakthrough took more than just proprietary

feature can be especially effective at reducing the steering force

materials and designs; it required an entirely new way of thinking

required to keep the wheel in line with the bike in a crosswind. Previously

about

available only the RZR, we’ve incorporated this feature into the Thirty-Two,

of isolating and insulating the carbon rim from the pad, Reynolds

Forty-Six and Sixty-six models for 2011.

developed a patented, temperature-conductive resin for the brake track,

how

carbon

rims

and

brake

pads

interact.

Instead

molded in a protective fabric containment layer, we then mated it with a specially formulated, proprietary new Cryo Blue brake pad. The result is a lightweight, super-efficient system that actually removes heat from the rim. Our wheels have been tested to operate up to 100 degrees cooler than other carbon rims. Cooler operation means virtually no chance for heat-induced rim failure. That means, whether you’re a heavy rider or a lightweight, you’ll enjoy glass-smooth braking, linear stopping forces and no pulsing. The new improved braking system will be applied to all carbon rims in the Reynolds line for 2011.

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ROAD RACING

TRI / TT

MTN

COMP ROAD

Wheel symbols next to product descriptions indicate ideal product application by discipline.

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RAP PROGRAM

Reynolds Assurance Program (RAP) is the most aggressive program of its kind, giving you, the customer, absolute protection in case of accident. Customers who purchase a 2011 Reynolds wheelset from an authorized dealer can purchase a two-year damage protection plan for any wheelset being used in its intended fashion. This program allows you to drive a little harder into that corner or descend a little faster on single track with the confidence of knowing your wheels are covered by the best protection plan available.

You have 30 days from date of purchase to register for the Reynolds Assurance Program.

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// R Z R 4 6 Following road

a

racing,

headline-grabbing the

Reynolds

first RZR

season has

that

been

included refined

an

and

international improved,

all

debut

in

around.

Available in a tubular, RZR 46 remains the only production wheel to feature an optimized, unidirectional laminate consisting of 57 Msi modulus carbon and 110 Msi boron fiber.

Sophisticated computer modeling enables our engineers to create wheels that generate faster response with each power stroke, more efficient acceleration, greater lateral stiffness and control, and a more comfortable, less fatiguing ride.

Rim Profile: The 21.25 mm wide x 46.5 mm tall rim section minimizes airflow separation off the tire, while the patented Swirl Lip Generator™ encourages air to re-attach as it travels over the trailing edge of the rim.

Spokes: National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (N.A.C.A.) 0033 symmetrically shaped airfoil spokes reduces drag in a manner that is not possible with a stamped metal flat blade.

Hub: The exclusive Torque Flange™ carbon fiber hub.

Available In [Tubular]

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RZR

// R Z R 9 2 360 DEGRESS

O F I N N O VAT I O N

The Reynolds RZR 92 is the first non-disc wheel designed and built for the

In addition, we’ve added a channel that runs around the rim on the

precise demands of time trialing and triathlon. It’s stiff, responsive and

centerline

aerodynamic, with astonishingly low mass.

clearance for the stitching and cloth tape covering. This feature

of

the

tire

mounting

surface

to

create

additional

promotes optimal contact between the round tubular tire and The ultra deep profile was developed using proprietary computational

the

rim

fluid dynamics–the same techniques used to design, optimize, and

not

“waddle”

validate airflow for U. S. Navy unmanned drones and guided missiles.

contour reduces rolling resistance variability caused by tire gluing .

to

ensure from

the

tire

stitching

bottoming

out

and

on

the

tape rim.

covering This

will

optimal

The 92 mm rim depth terminates in a razor sharp trailing edge that creates the smoothest possible conformal shape for re-attachment of

Unlike ovoid designs, the RZR 92 does not compromise braking

separated and turbulent air. We’ve further enhanced the unique trailing edge

performance

contour by attaching 12 N.A.C.A. 0033 airfoil, full carbon-composite

parallel for predictable, strong braking, but the sidewall placement

spokes virtually zero drag. The spokes terminate in a full carbon Torque

and termination is unique. The RZR 92 is the first wheel to apply

Flange hub with a double carbon wall for extreme lateral stiffness, and

Dispersive Effect Termination™ (DET) to a wheel contour to help smooth

full carbon axle.

out the turbulent airflow caused by wheel rotation. DET smoothes

or

frame

fit.

The

sidewalls

of

the

RZR

92

are

excited, energized air (air that varies in predictable frequencies) and The innovative tire mounting and brake-track region of the rim of the

re-attaches it to reduce drag.

RZR 92 is another Reynolds exclusive. We’ve made the tire bed 70% larger and 30% deeper than our traditional tubular profile, for nearly

The 92 RZR sets a new standard for a low-drag time trial and triathlon

seamless tire-to-rim airflow continuity. The RZR 92 aerodynamic section

wheel, best in class, 15.2 watts at 50 kph at 10 degrees yaw.

accommodates tires from 19mm to 22mm with no increase in drag as tire diameter increases. Typically a narrower tire will result in a lower drag value, due to the fact that a narrower tire moves the thickest

Available In [Tubular]

portion of the aerodynamic shape rearward, reducing separation. With the increasing popularity of wider tires in TT and Triathlon, the RZR 92 is designed to accommodate wide tires without sacrificing performance.

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The raised arms and ear-to-ear grin of Christoph Riblon said it all, as he crossed the finish line for a solo victory on Stage 14 of the Tour de France. The Reynolds Thirty-Two he was riding climbs like a hot air balloon, and descends like a rocket on rails. The Forty-Six features a blistering top end, incomparable lateral stiffness, strength and light weight, while the super deep profile Sixty-Six is a versatile competitor that top professionals count on to pull them through every type of race situation: triathlons and time trials, fast crits, mountain stages–even windy circuit races. The Thirty-Two, Forty-Six, Sixty-Six all incorporate Reynolds’ high modulus carbon and refined resin system. That makes them among the lightest on the market, yet still tough enough to command respect on the cobbles of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. And for 2011, all three will include our patented Swirl Lip Generator for even better aerodynamics and crosswind stability.

// ROAD

Along with Our CTg brake track system, paired with our Cryo Blue brake pads vastly improves braking performance.

// T H I R T Y T W O Construction:

CTG Ultralight Laminate

Rim Depth:

32mm

Spoke Patterns:

20/24

Weight:

1066g (T) / 1399g (C)

Hubs:

Reynolds DT Swiss

FRONT:

(Radial) DT Aerolite

REAR:

(Radial, 2x Drive) DT Aerolite

Brake Pads:

Reynolds Cryo Blue

Available In [Tubular and Clincher]

// F O R T Y S I X Construction:

CTG Ultralight Laminate

Rim Depth:

46mm

Spoke Patterns:

20/24

Weight:

1180g (T) / 1474g (C)

Hubs:

Reynolds DT Swiss

FRONT:

(Radial) DT Aerolite

REAR:

(Radial, 2x Drive) DT Aerolite

Brake Pads:

Reynolds Cryo Blue

Available In [Tubular and Clincher]

//SIXTY S I X Construction:

CTG Ultralight Laminate

Rim Depth:

66mm

Spoke Patterns:

16/20

Weight:

1447g (T) / 1669g (C)

Hubs:

Reynolds DT Swiss

FRONT:

(Radial) DT Aerolite

REAR:

(Radial, 2x Drive) DT Aerolite

Brake Pads:

Reynolds Cryo Blue

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Available In [Tubular and Clincher]

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All rim profiles are available with a PowerTap™ rear hub option.

Thirty Two, Forty Six, and Sixty Six wheel decals available in red, white, and gray.

THIRTY TWO

ROAD RACING

FORTY SIX

SIXTY SIX ICON

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These three beauties represent the first family of world-class, yet affordable, carbon wheel performance. From the moment we premiered the Attack, it was a winner. And It’s easy to see why. The Attack is a versatile, 32mm all-carbon clincher that can rise to any challenge: climbing, cornering, and cruising. The 46mm Assault not only has a leg up on the best alloy wheels, but it can out-sprint, out-corner and generally out-perform any deep profile carbon wheel for a fraction of the price. And the 66mm Strike has demonstrated it can beat the pants off just about any wheel at any price. But then, that’s the whole point. For 2011 we’ve improved the layup composition of all three wheels, and added our proprietary new CTg braking system to measurably improve stopping performance. All this for about what you’d pay for the finest alloy wheels.

// ROAD //ATTACK Construction:

CTG Laminate

Rim Depth:

32mm

Spoke Patterns:

20/24

Weight:

1498g (C)

Hubs:

Reynolds

FRONT:

(Radial) DT Revolution

REAR:

(Radial, 2x Drive) DT Revolution

Brake Pads:

Reynolds Cryo Blue

Available In [Clincher]

// ASSAULT Construction:

CTG Laminate

Rim Depth:

46mm

Spoke Patterns:

20/24

Weight:

1272g (T) / 1568g (C)

Hubs:

Reynolds

FRONT:

(Radial) DT Revolution

REAR:

(Radial, 2x Drive) DT Revolution

Brake Pads:

Reynolds Cryo Blue

Available In [Tubular and Clincher]

//STRIKE Construction:

CTG Laminate

Rim Depth:

66mm

Spoke Patterns:

16/20

Weight:

1739g (C)

Hubs:

Reynolds

FRONT:

(Radial) DT Revolution

REAR:

(Radial, 2x Drive) DT Revolution

Brake Pads:

Reynolds Cryo Blue

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Available In [Clincher]

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Assault and Strike rim profiles are available with a PowerTap™ rear hub option.

ATTACK ICON

COMPETITIVE ROAD

ASSAULT

STRIKE

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At Reynolds, we pay close attention to how customers and sponsored pro athletes use our wheels for maximum benefit. One technique involves mixing profiles to optimize the performance of each design. That insight led to the introduction of two new combination wheelsets for 2011. The first is a Forty-Six matched to a Sixty-Six. This combo provides optimal aero performance front and rear, yet still delivers enhanced stability in cross winds and saves some precious grams, thanks to the slimmer front wheel profile.

The second set is based on our Assault/Strike platform: Same rim profiles and similar performance characteristics as the Forty-Six/Sixty-Six. But a slightly different carbon layup yields a little extra cost savings. Whether you’re a rouler, a puncher, or a sprinter, a mixed set of

//ROAD

Reynolds wheels is another way to throw it down with the best of them.

MIXED DEPTH //MIXED FORTY SIX /SIXTY SIX Construction:

CTG Ultralight Laminate

Rim Depth:

Front: 46mm / Rear: 66mm

Spoke Patterns:

20/20

Weight:

Front: 525g (T) / 672g (C) Rear: 786g (T) / 897g (C)

Hubs:

Reynolds

FRONT:

(Radial) DT Revolution

REAR:

(Radial, 2x Drive) DT Revolution

Brake Pads:

Reynolds Cryo Blue

Available In [Tubular and Clincher]

// MIXED ASSAULT /STRIKE Construction:

CTG Ultralight Laminate

Rim Depth:

Front: 46mm / Rear: 66mm

Spoke Patterns:

20/20

Weight:

Front: 684g (C) / Rear: 972g (C)

Hubs:

Reynolds

FRONT:

(Radial) DT Revolution

REAR:

(Radial, 2x Drive) DT Revolution

Brake Pads:

Reynolds Cryo Blue

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Available In [Clincher]

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MIXED FORTY SIX / SIXTY SIX

COMPETITIVE ROAD

MIXED ASSAULT / STRIKE

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Given all the marketing noise about surface textures and “negative” drag, one truth about disc wheels is often overlooked: hype doesn’t produce speed, the rider does. Reynolds has developed, tested, raced and refined the Element with a relentless attention to detail for one reason: to go very, very fast. The result is a full carbon disc that provides every rider with incomparably low rolling resistance, exceptional torsional stability, and a drag coefficient that is measurably lower than any other similar wheel. Now with Cryo Blue brake pads for better braking performance, it’s also the only disc that features an valve stem cup that accepts a standard pump head without an adaptor, so you won’t need a personal mechanic to top off

//TIME TRIAL /TRI

your pressure.

// E L E M E N T Construction:

Reynolds High Modulus Carbon

Rim Depth:

Full Disc

Weight:

1180g (T), 1338g (C)

Hub:

Reynolds

Brake Pads:

Reynolds Cryo Blue

Accessories:

Wheel Bag

Available In [Tubular and Clincher]

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ELEMENT

TIME TRIAL /TRI

FRONT WHEEL COMBINATIONS

RZR 92

RZR 46

SIXT Y SIX

Reynolds Cycling recommends pairing the Element disc with the RZR 92, RZR 46, or Sixty Six on the front. Don’t be afraid to go fast.

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The Solitude is designed to deliver solid specs and performance that rival any aluminum wheel, at any price. It features strong, and stiff, lightweight alloy rim with a low spoke count, internal spoke nipples, and a shallow-V profile, so it excels across a variety of conditions. The Solitude is hand-built, and loaded with quality for the long haul. It climbs fast, pulls through on the flats, and stands up to punishment mile after mile. If you’re looking for a value performer that’s way more than a training wheelset, Solitude is it.

// SOLITUDE

//ROAD TRAINING

Construction:

Aluminum

Rim Depth:

31mm

Spoke Patterns:

20/24

Weight:

1633g (C)

Hubs:

Reynolds

FRONT:

(Radial) DT Revolution

REAR:

(Radial, 2x Drive) DT Revolution

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Available In [Clincher]

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SOLITUDE

COMPETITIVE ROAD

ICON

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Gram for gram, mountain wheels take more punishment than any other component on the bike.

That’s why Reynolds – for 2011 – has completely re-thought and re-engineered our mountain wheelsets from the ground, up. The all-new XC starts with a totally new unidirectional carbon layup with proprietary and improved resin systems. It yields a svelte 20 mm profile that weighs in at an astonishing 290g, yet is tough enough to withstand the kind of notorious punishment only a cross-country can dish out. Then we eliminated the tube to slash weight and add convenience and reliability. The result is a cross-country wheel that climbs like a dream, yet is stiffer, lighter and more responsive than anything in its category. Like the XC, the Reynolds AM is a tubeless mountain wheel designed for maximum performance under the harshest treatment. However the AM is a little stouter, and slightly heavier. But fear not: the AM loves to

// MTN

climb, and manages to go uphill with nearly as much airy grace as it descends.

// XC Construction:

Reynolds High Modulus Carbon

Rim Depth:

19.5mm - Full Carbon Tubeless

Spoke Patterns:

24

Hubs:

Reynolds Carbon Hub

FRONT:

(Radial) DT Revolution

REAR:

(Radial, 2x Drive) DT Revolution

Available In [Clincher]

// AM Construction:

Reynolds High Modulus Carbon

Rim Depth:

25mm - Full Carbon Tubeless

Spoke Patterns:

28

Hubs:

Reynolds Carbon Hub

FRONT:

(Radial) DT Revolution

REAR:

(Radial, 2x Drive) DT Revolution

Available In [Clincher] MTN Axle Conversion Kits Available

XC and AM wheel decals available in red, white, and gray.

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XC

AM

MOUNTAIN

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