Reserve 28|XC Carbon Wheels
The Reserve 28|XC Carbon Wheels are built for modern cross-country riders who demand elite-level speed without sacrificing durability or ride quality. Developed from years of top-level racing experience, the 28|XC represents Reserve’s most refined XC wheelset to date, delivering a balance of lightweight efficiency, precise handling, and trail-ready strength.
Weighing just 1387 grams in a complete DT Swiss 180 hub configuration with tape and valves installed, the 28|XC is engineered to accelerate quickly, climb efficiently, and maintain momentum across demanding race courses. Despite the impressively low weight, Reserve maintains a no rider weight limit and backs the wheelset with a lifetime warranty, making it a serious option for both competitive racers and aggressive everyday riders.
The redesigned rim profile is both wider and lower than previous Reserve XC rims, improving lateral rigidity while increasing vertical compliance for better ride feel and traction over rough terrain. This updated shape creates a wheel that feels responsive under power while remaining composed through technical rock gardens, roots, and fast descents.
Reserve also refined the tubeless experience with a redesigned rim bed that simplifies tire installation and improves bead retention at lower tire pressures. Offset spoke holes and a carefully shaped center channel allow tires to seat more easily while helping riders take full advantage of lower pressures for increased grip and control.
Externally reinforced spoke holes strengthen one of the highest stress areas of the rim without unnecessary weight gain, improving long-term durability and impact resistance. Front and rear asymmetrical rim designs further optimize spoke tension balance and bracing angles, resulting in a stiffer, stronger, and more reliable wheelset overall.
The Reserve 28|XC Carbon Wheels are a lightweight and race-proven wheelset designed to deliver elite XC efficiency, improved ride quality, and exceptional durability for modern cross-country riding and racing.
Key Features
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Lightweight Performance- Complete DT Swiss 180 wheelset weighs just 1387g with tape and valves installed
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Refined Rim Profile- Wider and lower rim shape improves stiffness, strength, and vertical compliance
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Improved Tubeless Setup- Redesigned rim bed simplifies tire installation and enhances bead retention at low pressures
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Enhanced Durability- Externally reinforced spoke holes strengthen high-stress areas without excess weight
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Asymmetrical Rim Design- Optimized spoke tension and bracing angles create a stiffer and more reliable wheelset
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Reserve 28|XC Carbon Wheels
The Reserve 28|XC Carbon Wheels are built for modern cross-country riders who demand elite-level speed without sacrificing durability or ride quality. Developed from years of top-level racing experience, the 28|XC represents Reserve’s most refined XC wheelset to date, delivering a balance of lightweight efficiency, precise handling, and trail-ready strength.
Weighing just 1387 grams in a complete DT Swiss 180 hub configuration with tape and valves installed, the 28|XC is engineered to accelerate quickly, climb efficiently, and maintain momentum across demanding race courses. Despite the impressively low weight, Reserve maintains a no rider weight limit and backs the wheelset with a lifetime warranty, making it a serious option for both competitive racers and aggressive everyday riders.
The redesigned rim profile is both wider and lower than previous Reserve XC rims, improving lateral rigidity while increasing vertical compliance for better ride feel and traction over rough terrain. This updated shape creates a wheel that feels responsive under power while remaining composed through technical rock gardens, roots, and fast descents.
Reserve also refined the tubeless experience with a redesigned rim bed that simplifies tire installation and improves bead retention at lower tire pressures. Offset spoke holes and a carefully shaped center channel allow tires to seat more easily while helping riders take full advantage of lower pressures for increased grip and control.
Externally reinforced spoke holes strengthen one of the highest stress areas of the rim without unnecessary weight gain, improving long-term durability and impact resistance. Front and rear asymmetrical rim designs further optimize spoke tension balance and bracing angles, resulting in a stiffer, stronger, and more reliable wheelset overall.
The Reserve 28|XC Carbon Wheels are a lightweight and race-proven wheelset designed to deliver elite XC efficiency, improved ride quality, and exceptional durability for modern cross-country riding and racing.
Key Features
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Lightweight Performance- Complete DT Swiss 180 wheelset weighs just 1387g with tape and valves installed
-
Refined Rim Profile- Wider and lower rim shape improves stiffness, strength, and vertical compliance
-
Improved Tubeless Setup- Redesigned rim bed simplifies tire installation and enhances bead retention at low pressures
-
Enhanced Durability- Externally reinforced spoke holes strengthen high-stress areas without excess weight
-
Asymmetrical Rim Design- Optimized spoke tension and bracing angles create a stiffer and more reliable wheelset
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The Reserve 28|XC Carbon Wheels are built for modern cross-country riders who demand elite-level speed without sacrificing durability or ride quality. Developed from years of top-level racing experience, the 28|XC represents Reserve’s most refined XC wheelset to date, delivering a balance of lightweight efficiency, precise handling, and trail-ready strength.
Weighing just 1387 grams in a complete DT Swiss 180 hub configuration with tape and valves installed, the 28|XC is engineered to accelerate quickly, climb efficiently, and maintain momentum across demanding race courses. Despite the impressively low weight, Reserve maintains a no rider weight limit and backs the wheelset with a lifetime warranty, making it a serious option for both competitive racers and aggressive everyday riders.
The redesigned rim profile is both wider and lower than previous Reserve XC rims, improving lateral rigidity while increasing vertical compliance for better ride feel and traction over rough terrain. This updated shape creates a wheel that feels responsive under power while remaining composed through technical rock gardens, roots, and fast descents.
Reserve also refined the tubeless experience with a redesigned rim bed that simplifies tire installation and improves bead retention at lower tire pressures. Offset spoke holes and a carefully shaped center channel allow tires to seat more easily while helping riders take full advantage of lower pressures for increased grip and control.
Externally reinforced spoke holes strengthen one of the highest stress areas of the rim without unnecessary weight gain, improving long-term durability and impact resistance. Front and rear asymmetrical rim designs further optimize spoke tension balance and bracing angles, resulting in a stiffer, stronger, and more reliable wheelset overall.
The Reserve 28|XC Carbon Wheels are a lightweight and race-proven wheelset designed to deliver elite XC efficiency, improved ride quality, and exceptional durability for modern cross-country riding and racing.
Key Features
-
Lightweight Performance- Complete DT Swiss 180 wheelset weighs just 1387g with tape and valves installed
-
Refined Rim Profile- Wider and lower rim shape improves stiffness, strength, and vertical compliance
-
Improved Tubeless Setup- Redesigned rim bed simplifies tire installation and enhances bead retention at low pressures
-
Enhanced Durability- Externally reinforced spoke holes strengthen high-stress areas without excess weight
-
Asymmetrical Rim Design- Optimized spoke tension and bracing angles create a stiffer and more reliable wheelset
