Reserve 30|SL Carbon Rim: Featherlight Trail Performance, Backed for Life
Unleash your bike's full potential with the Reserve 30|SL Carbon Rim, the ultimate choice for trail riders who demand maximum performance without compromising on durability. Engineered to be one of the lightest, most trail-ready rims on the market, the 30|SL offers a balanced, responsive ride that feels quick on the climbs and confident on the descents.
Featuring an optimal 30mm internal width, this rim is perfectly matched for modern mountain bike tyres ranging from 2.2" to 2.6", providing superior tyre support, increased volume, and improved traction for a more stable and controlled ride. The innovative asymmetrical design and externally reinforced spoke holes deliver exceptional strength and tension equalisation, resulting in a stiffer, more reliable wheel build.
Whether you are building a lightning-fast XC rig or a reliable All-Mountain machine, the Reserve 30|SL is ready. Available for both 27.5" and 29" wheel sizes and backed by Reserve's industry-leading Lifetime Warranty, this rim lets you push your limits with complete peace of mind.
Ultra-Light Carbon Construction: One of the lightest trail-ready rims available, ensuring nimble handling and rapid acceleration.
30mm Internal Width: Optimised for 2.2" to 2.6" tyres for enhanced grip, comfort, and stability.
Asymmetrical Design: Improves bracing angles and equalises spoke tension for a stronger, stiffer, and more durable wheel.
Reinforced Spoke Holes: Added material around the spoke nipples dramatically increases rim strength without adding unnecessary weight.
Redesigned Rim Bed (Hookless Bead): Eases tubeless tyre installation and ensures a secure, dependable fit.
Lifetime Warranty: Uncompromising support and confidence for the long haul.
Disc Brake Only: Designed for modern mountain bikes.
| Specification | 27.5" (650b) Rim | 29" Rim |
| Intended Use | Trail, All-Mountain, Enduro, XC | Trail, All-Mountain, Enduro, XC |
| Rim Material | Premium Carbon Fibre | Premium Carbon Fibre |
| Rim Depth | 19 mm | 19 mm |
| Internal Width | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| External Width | Approx. 37 mm | Approx. 37 mm |
| Rim Weight (Claimed) | Approx. 450 g | Approx. 449 g - 469 g |
| Effective Rim Diameter (ERD) | 561 mm | 599 mm |
| Asymmetrical Offset | 3.6 mm (Approx.) | 3.6 mm (Approx.) |
| Spoke Count | 28 Hole | 28 Hole |
| Brake Compatibility | Disc Only | Disc Only |
| Tyre Compatibility | Tubeless Ready (Hookless Bead) | Tubeless Ready (Hookless Bead) |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Specification | Notes | |
| Intended Use | Versatile strength-to-weight ratio for aggressive riding. | |
| Rim Material | Engineered for lightweight strength and compliance. | |
| Rim Depth | Reduced height to enhance vertical compliance. | |
| Internal Width | Ideal for 2.2" to 2.6" modern MTB tyres. | |
| External Width | Wide profile for maximum tyre volume. | |
| Rim Weight (Claimed) | Incredibly light for a trail-rated carbon rim. | |
| Effective Rim Diameter (ERD) | Critical measurement for accurate spoke length calculation. | |
| Asymmetrical Offset | Improves wheel dish and lateral stiffness. | |
| Spoke Count | Standard hole count for a balanced trail wheel build. | |
| Brake Compatibility | Compatible with 6-Bolt or Centerlock hub setups. | |
| Tyre Compatibility | Simplifies tubeless setup and improves tyre fit. | |
| Warranty | Market-leading warranty covering rim breakage. | |
| Specification | 27.5" (650b) Rim |
| Intended Use | Trail, All-Mountain, Enduro, XC |
| Rim Material | Premium Carbon Fibre |
| Rim Depth | 19 mm |
| Internal Width | 30 mm |
| External Width | Approx. 37 mm |
| Rim Weight (Claimed) | Approx. 450 g |
| Effective Rim Diameter (ERD) | 561 mm |
| Asymmetrical Offset | 3.6 mm (Approx.) |
| Spoke Count | 28 Hole |
| Brake Compatibility | Disc Only |
| Tyre Compatibility | Tubeless Ready (Hookless Bead) |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Specification | 29" Rim |
| Intended Use | Trail, All-Mountain, Enduro, XC |
| Rim Material | Premium Carbon Fibre |
| Rim Depth | 19 mm |
| Internal Width | 30 mm |
| External Width | Approx. 37 mm |
| Rim Weight (Claimed) | Approx. 449 g - 469 g |
| Effective Rim Diameter (ERD) | 599 mm |
| Asymmetrical Offset | 3.6 mm (Approx.) |
| Spoke Count | 28 Hole |
| Brake Compatibility | Disc Only |
| Tyre Compatibility | Tubeless Ready (Hookless Bead) |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Specification | Notes |
| Intended Use | Versatile strength-to-weight ratio for aggressive riding. |
| Rim Material | Engineered for lightweight strength and compliance. |
| Rim Depth | Reduced height to enhance vertical compliance. |
| Internal Width | Ideal for 2.2" to 2.6" modern MTB tyres. |
| External Width | Wide profile for maximum tyre volume. |
| Rim Weight (Claimed) | Incredibly light for a trail-rated carbon rim. |
| Effective Rim Diameter (ERD) | Critical measurement for accurate spoke length calculation. |
| Asymmetrical Offset | Improves wheel dish and lateral stiffness. |
| Spoke Count | Standard hole count for a balanced trail wheel build. |
| Brake Compatibility | Compatible with 6-Bolt or Centerlock hub setups. |
| Tyre Compatibility | Simplifies tubeless setup and improves tyre fit. |
| Warranty | Market-leading warranty covering rim breakage. |
| Specification | |
| Intended Use | |
| Rim Material | |
| Rim Depth | |
| Internal Width | |
| External Width | |
| Rim Weight (Claimed) | |
| Effective Rim Diameter (ERD) | |
| Asymmetrical Offset | |
| Spoke Count | |
| Brake Compatibility | |
| Tyre Compatibility | |
| Warranty | |