Designed for trail riding, the Reserve 30|SL weigh in at 1750 grams (with Industry Nine Hydra hubs w/ valves and tape) and have an internal width of 30mm.
Reserve say the lower and wider rim profile creates a stronger, more rigid rim that gives improved traction and easier tubeless installation. With a lifetime guarantee, Reserve have called it one of the lightest trail-ready wheelsets on the market.
Launched in 2014 as part of the Santa Cruz brand, Reserve recently became a standalone company, and has plenty more in the pipeline when it comes to product releases.

Reserve 30|SL Features:
- Step in internal rim bed to ease tubeless installation
- Lower profile for added lateral stiffness with increased vertical compliance
- Asymmetrical design (flipped front to rear)
- 440 gram rim weight

Reserve 30|SL Specification:
- Designed For: Trail Riding
- Inner Width: 30mm
- Sizes Available: 29 only
- Recommended Tire Dimensions: 2.2 to 2.5
- Spoke Count: 28
- Wheelset Weight: 1750 grams with Industry Nine Hydra hubs w/ valves and tape
- Price: Starts at $1599 USD
- Options: DT Swiss 350 or Industry Nine Hydra hubs, Microspline or XD driver, Centerlock or 6-bolt
- Available: August 2021

Related:
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UK pricing is; DT Swiss 350 ยฃ1599, i9 Hydra 29 ยฃ1899 and Rim ยฃ580. For more, head to the website.
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