Reserve 28 XC Wheelset – Race-Ready Performance for XC Riding

The Reserve 28 XC wheelset is the pinnacle of performance, designed from years of experience at the highest levels of competition. Weighing in at a genre-defining 1,387g for a complete wheelset, the Reserve 28 XC doesn’t just promise world-class performance—it delivers it. With no rider weight limit and backed by a market-leading lifetime warranty, this wheelset is built to perform and endure.

Key Features:

• Optimized for XC Racing: The Reserve 28 XC is engineered specifically for cross-country riding and racing, making it light enough for World Cup circuits yet strong enough for aggressive XC trails.
• Carbon Fiber Rim Construction: The rims are crafted from carbon fiber, offering an exceptional balance of strength, stiffness, and weight savings.
• Asymmetric Rim Design: A 3mm asymmetric offset improves bracing angles and equalizes spoke tension between the drive and non-drive sides, resulting in stiffer, stronger, and more reliable wheels.
• Externally Reinforced Spoke Holes: These spoke holes are externally reinforced to strengthen the areas under the most stress, ensuring durability without adding unnecessary weight.
• Wider and Lower Rim Profile: Compared to previous models, the wider and lower rim profile increases lateral rigidity for better handling and vertical compliance for improved traction.
• Tubeless Ready: The wheels come with a step-in internal rim bed that simplifies tubeless installation. They ship with rim tape installed, tubeless-ready valves, and cards identifying the Santa Cruz builder of each wheel.
• DT Swiss Hubs: Built with high-quality DT Swiss 180 hubs, ensuring smooth and reliable performance.
• Lifetime Warranty: Santa Cruz backs the Reserve 28 XC with a lifetime warranty, providing peace of mind for riders.

Specifications:

• Wheel Size: 29"
• ISO Diameter: 622 / Mountain / 29"
• Valve Type: Presta
• Rim Width (Internal): 28mm
• Rim Material: Carbon
• Hubs: DT Swiss 180
• Spoke Count: 24h/24h
• Front Axle: 15 x 110mm "Boost" Thru Axle
• Rear Axle: 12 x 148mm "Boost" Thru Axle
• Cassette Body Type: SRAM XD
• Hub/Brake Compatibility: Center-Lock Disc
• Tire Type: Tubeless Ready
• Recommended Tire Width: 2.2-2.5"
• Weight: 1,387g (wheelset)
• Color: Carbon

Conclusion:

The Reserve 28 XC wheelset is an extraordinary choice for serious XC riders and racers who demand the best in performance, durability, and weight savings. Whether you’re charging down technical descents or sprinting up steep climbs, these wheels provide the strength, precision, and reliability needed to excel in every race or ride.