There has been no shortage of 32” wheels, tires, frames, and forks to report on recently, and today, Reserve Wheels is jumping on board the big wheel bandwagon with its new 30|XC rims and wheelsets. Reserve says it believes 32″ wheels are the latest performance revolution at the highest levels of XC racing, and they’re excited to provide a new option to support racers and riders using the increasingly popular wheel size. Let’s take a look.
32-Inch Reserve 30|XC
Like many other brands, Reserve believes larger wheels offer performance benefits, including better rollover angle and a larger contact patch for more grip, resulting in a smoother ride with enhanced control. The brand tells us they designed the new 32-inch variant of the 30|XC “to deliver the same level of stiffness and responsive ride-feel as the 29” version.” Doing this involved more than just scaling up the 29″ rim. They say they both reinforced and refined the rim’s profile to optimize its strength, weight, and performance in the 32″ diameter.
Reserve says the 28mm deep rim profile balances radial and lateral stiffness, while the 28-hole lacing helps deliver the desired ride-feel. The 30mm internal width is said to provide ample sidewall support and a large contact patch when used with the tires in the recommended 2″ to 2.4″ width range. They’re being sold as a rim only, or in complete wheelsets with DT Swiss 350 hubs. The DT hubs have standard Boost 15x110mm front / 12x148mm rear axle spacing, a 6-bolt brake rotor interface, and options for the usual SRAM and Shimano freehub bodies.
Like the brand’s other rims, the 32-inch 30|XC is backed by Reserve’s excellent Lifetime Warranty. “If you break a Reserve rim or Fillmore valve while out riding, we’ll replace it for free. We’re available through email, chat, or by scheduling a video call. We want to be here when you need
us most.“
Specs
- Intended use: XC Racing, Trail Riding
- Wheel sizes: 29” and 32”
- Rim: 30mm Internal Width / 37mm External Width / 28mm Depth
- Asymmetric Offset: 3mm
- Spoke Count: 28
- Recommended Tire Width: 2-2.4″
- Hub specs: 110×15 Front /148×12 Rear
- Disc mount: 6-Bolt
- Driver Options: SRAM XD, Shimano Micro Spline, Shimano HG
- Weights:
- Wheelset: 1911g incl. tape, Fillmore Valves, and an XD driver body (882g Front,1029g Rear)
- Rim only: 523g
Pricing
The new 32-inch Reserve 30|XC is available for purchase as a rim only for $699 each. It is also available as a complete wheelset with DT Swiss 350 hubs for $1799 USD / $2499 CAD / €1799 EU / $2199 AUS / £1600 GBP. You can learn more, purchase a set, or find a dealer near you on the Reserve Wheels website.
