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Reserve - 28 XC - 29" Carbon Rim

Name: Reserve - 28 XC - 29' Carbon Rim
Brand: Reserve
SKU: SCS-77-23105
Price: 539.1 GBP
Availability: LimitedAvailability

The Reserve 28|XC Carbon Fibre Rim is the foundation of a World Cup-winning wheelset, offered here for custom builders and riders looking to upgrade their existing hubs.

This ultralight rim is the culmination of years of elite-level competition data, engineered to be stiff, strong, and highly compliant where it matters most on modern Cross-Country and 'Downcountry' race tracks.

At a mere 385 g (nominal), this rim features a 28 mm internal width, providing optimal support for contemporary XC tyres (from 2.2" to 2.5"). This wide stance increases tyre volume and improves the tyre's profile, leading to enhanced stability and cornering grip at lower pressures. The innovative, shallower profile and Asymmetrical Design (with a 2.8 mm offset) are key to its strength, balancing spoke tension for a stiffer, more reliable build. At the same time, the low depth adds vertical compliance to absorb trail buzz.

Key design details include externally reinforced spoke holes and a redesigned 'Step-in' rim bed, which dramatically eases the notoriously fiddly process of tubeless tyre installation and ensures secure bead retention. When building your dream wheelset, you can rest assured knowing the Reserve 28|XC rim is backed by Reserve’s market-leading, transferable Lifetime Warranty with no rider weight limit. This rim is your starting point for a professional-grade, custom-built wheel.

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Purchase Cost	£539.10	£539.10	£539.10
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Deposit amount	£54.00	£54.00	£54.00
Loan amount	£485.10	£485.10	£485.10
Pay per month	£80.85	£42.12	£22.68
Total payable	£539.10	£559.44	£598.32

THE DETAIL

Rim-Only Option: Ideal starting point for a bespoke, performance XC or Downcountry wheel build.

Ultralight Race Weight: Single rim weighs approximately 385 g.

Optimum Tyre Interface: 28 mm internal width supports modern 2.2" to 2.5" tyres for superior traction.

Lifetime Warranty: Unparalleled confidence with a lifetime guarantee and no rider weight limit.

Advanced Carbon Layup: Features reinforced spoke holes for critical strength without unnecessary mass.

Asymmetrical Design: 2.8 mm offset for balanced spoke tension, increasing stiffness and durability.

Easy Tubeless Setup: Redesigned 'Step-in' rim bed facilitates easy tubeless tyre seating and bead retention.

SPECIFICATIONS

Feature	Specification	Notes
Product Type	Carbon Rim Only	For custom wheel building.
Intended Use	Cross-Country (XC) Racing and Riding	Engineered for high-speed, demanding XC and Downcountry use.
Wheel Size	29�Inches	Only available in 29�inch.
Rim Material	Carbon Fibre	High-grade carbon with targeted reinforcement.
Rim Type	Hookless, Tubeless Ready	Optimised for tubeless performance. Requires tubeless rim tape and valve (often included with rim).
Internal Rim Width	28�mm	Recommended for 2.2"�to�2.5" tyres.
Rim Depth	20�mm	Low profile design for added vertical compliance.
Asymmetric Offset	2.8�mm	Promotes more balanced spoke tension across the wheel.
Effective Rim Diameter (ERD)	595�mm�or�597�mm	Critical measurement for determining spoke length (check with your wheel builder for precise figure).
Recommended Spoke Count	24 Hole	Designed to be built with 24 spokes (24h).
Recommended Spoke Tension	100�-�120�kgf	Tight side tension (check full technical manual for build details).
Rim Weight (Nominal)	385�Grams	Lightweight figure for elite-level XC racing.
Brake Compatibility	Disc Brake Only	Designed exclusively for disc brake use.
Max Rider Weight	No Limit	Unrestricted rider weight limit, backed by the Lifetime Warranty.
E-Bike Compatible	No	Not recommended for use on E-Mountain Bikes.

Feature	Specification
Product Type	Carbon Rim Only
Intended Use	Cross-Country (XC) Racing and Riding
Wheel Size	29�Inches
Rim Material	Carbon Fibre
Rim Type	Hookless, Tubeless Ready
Internal Rim Width	28�mm
Rim Depth	20�mm
Asymmetric Offset	2.8�mm
Effective Rim Diameter (ERD)	595�mm�or�597�mm
Recommended Spoke Count	24 Hole
Recommended Spoke Tension	100�-�120�kgf
Rim Weight (Nominal)	385�Grams
Brake Compatibility	Disc Brake Only
Max Rider Weight	No Limit
E-Bike Compatible	No

Feature	Notes
Product Type	For custom wheel building.
Intended Use	Engineered for high-speed, demanding XC and Downcountry use.
Wheel Size	Only available in 29�inch.
Rim Material	High-grade carbon with targeted reinforcement.
Rim Type	Optimised for tubeless performance. Requires tubeless rim tape and valve (often included with rim).
Internal Rim Width	Recommended for 2.2"�to�2.5" tyres.
Rim Depth	Low profile design for added vertical compliance.
Asymmetric Offset	Promotes more balanced spoke tension across the wheel.
Effective Rim Diameter (ERD)	Critical measurement for determining spoke length (check with your wheel builder for precise figure).
Recommended Spoke Count	Designed to be built with 24 spokes (24h).
Recommended Spoke Tension	Tight side tension (check full technical manual for build details).
Rim Weight (Nominal)	Lightweight figure for elite-level XC racing.
Brake Compatibility	Designed exclusively for disc brake use.
Max Rider Weight	Unrestricted rider weight limit, backed by the Lifetime Warranty.
E-Bike Compatible	Not recommended for use on E-Mountain Bikes.