I've been riding on these for about 2.5 years, and on the whole I've been really pleased. They're very good wheels that fly on the flats and descents, but they have a few drawbacks. For one, they're a touch on the heavy side and a bit sluggish when accelerating. Another problem is the braking, which is poor on a dry day, and abysmal in the wet. Carbon braking is carbon braking, I know, but this is a whole extra level of crappiness. I've put up with it, but I know other people who've switched over to SwissStop Black Prince pads and been pleased with the (somewhat) improved performance. Another thing is getting tyres on and off the tubeless-ready rims, which is a nightmare. If you've changed tyres before, you know you need to get all of the bead into the central channel to create as much give as possible, but doing that with these wheels is not as simple as it sounds. I've managed the process a few times, but I was walking around with bandages on my hands for a few days afterwards. If you invest in a set of these, you will be happy, but pray you don't get a flat on a remote backroad on a frigid day. My tip: run them with the most puncture-resistant tyres you can find.
I recently purchased a Strike SLG wheelset. They are amazing! Really fast wheels...light enough to really not be a bother on climbs...tubeless ready for when tire makers actually start making good road tubeless tires.
Do you use these all year round? I'm hesitating to buy them as they are quite deep, I want to use them for everyday riding as well as multi-day events. I use Schwalbe Pro One tubeless tires, try them, you will love them!
Awesome wheels but getting the tyre bead off the rim into the centre of the wheel and then getting the tyre off the rim is a nightmare, also getting new tyre onto the rim is near impossible.
Hey man! Great video. I have a question, Don't you feel tempted to use any of this awesome equipment you have access to? Is there any particular reason why you don't want to ride a carbon bike? I understand the CAAD 10 is an awesome machine etc, but based on pure performance, don't you think you'll do better on a carbon bike? Alright, that's it. Take care and keep up the good work!
Hey, good Video! How many km have u ridden the tyres now? Do u got any experience in the lifetime of the brakingrim? How many km does it last, until its wiped off?
Did you tested those wheels with your CAAD 10? How does it looks? I recently purchased a caad 10 (I asked for advice for a 58 frame on one of your other video) and after I will upgrade the groupset to sram red I will check for a good carbon clincher wheelset (with at least 50mm profile)
Thanks for the video, I was wondering , if there is no tube , do I tape the rim up , then put on tyre and sealeant inside and inflate ?, is that it ?...sorry , just always used tubes and flats are killing me , so thinking of investing in tubeless, just cant get my head around it
Have removed the end caps & want to change the bearings, is it just a case of knocking the axle out which should take out one & then use a drift to remove the other side?
Hi there, any chance you could explain how to replace the tires? I got myself a canyon that came with it but didn't find any help on how to replace the tire in case of a puncture! @SickBiker
These came with my Aeroad as well, getting tyres off from the wheels is nightmare when puncture happens. Tyres ”lock” so tightly against wheels. Have you noticed any tricks to get tyres off from the wheels?
SickBiker I have these same wheels and find that the braking performance with the blue pads isn't that great. Do you know anything I could try to improve this? Thank you
Hi I have just received my bike Canyon Aeroad which is equipped with this Reynolds wheels. Is anyone who can explain how to check the pressure inside the tires. When using the pump the the indicator moves but come back to zero. I cannot check the pressure. On the other hand, I have tried to remove the tires but it is not possible. Thanks
You aren’t getting a reading on your pump because due to the deep rims they come with valve extenders. Just replace those short valve tubes with long ones and you will be able to pump up your tyres more accurately. The valve extenders did my head in so I ditched them after a few weeks and now I use Conti 80mm valves.
I've been riding on these for about 2.5 years, and on the whole I've been really pleased. They're very good wheels that fly on the flats and descents, but they have a few drawbacks. For one, they're a touch on the heavy side and a bit sluggish when accelerating. Another problem is the braking, which is poor on a dry day, and abysmal in the wet. Carbon braking is carbon braking, I know, but this is a whole extra level of crappiness. I've put up with it, but I know other people who've switched over to SwissStop Black Prince pads and been pleased with the (somewhat) improved performance. Another thing is getting tyres on and off the tubeless-ready rims, which is a nightmare. If you've changed tyres before, you know you need to get all of the bead into the central channel to create as much give as possible, but doing that with these wheels is not as simple as it sounds. I've managed the process a few times, but I was walking around with bandages on my hands for a few days afterwards. If you invest in a set of these, you will be happy, but pray you don't get a flat on a remote backroad on a frigid day. My tip: run them with the most puncture-resistant tyres you can find.
I recently purchased a Strike SLG wheelset. They are amazing! Really fast wheels...light enough to really not be a bother on climbs...tubeless ready for when tire makers actually start making good road tubeless tires.
Do you use these all year round? I'm hesitating to buy them as they are quite deep, I want to use them for everyday riding as well as multi-day events.
I use Schwalbe Pro One tubeless tires, try them, you will love them!
How hard was for you to mount tyres in that wheelset? They have a super tight fit for tyres... dont you think?
Nice video. Would be nice to see the Rear wheel and weight etc. Thanks. Good stuff.
Awesome wheels but getting the tyre bead off the rim into the centre of the wheel and then getting the tyre off the rim is a nightmare, also getting new tyre onto the rim is near impossible.
They are so fast !
Hey man! Great video. I have a question, Don't you feel tempted to use any of this awesome equipment you have access to? Is there any particular reason why you don't want to ride a carbon bike? I understand the CAAD 10 is an awesome machine etc, but based on pure performance, don't you think you'll do better on a carbon bike? Alright, that's it. Take care and keep up the good work!
I have a pare of these. super wheels but how do i replace a spoke? and what kind of toole do i use?
Hey, good Video! How many km have u ridden the tyres now? Do u got any experience in the lifetime of the brakingrim? How many km does it last, until its wiped off?
Did you tested those wheels with your CAAD 10? How does it looks? I recently purchased a caad 10 (I asked for advice for a 58 frame on one of your other video) and after I will upgrade the groupset to sram red I will check for a good carbon clincher wheelset (with at least 50mm profile)
Thanks for the video, I was wondering , if there is no tube , do I tape the rim up , then put on tyre and sealeant inside and inflate ?, is that it ?...sorry , just always used tubes and flats are killing me , so thinking of investing in tubeless, just cant get my head around it
could you tell me how wide the rim is at its largest point (apart from the lip)? THX
HI,what type and size of rim tape are you using.thkx in advance best regards
i have problems to get the tubeless vittoria corsa speed on this wheel. Anyone encountered the same issue ?
Have removed the end caps & want to change the bearings, is it just a case of knocking the axle out which should take out one & then use a drift to remove the other side?
Did you take off the bearings?how????
Hi there, any chance you could explain how to replace the tires? I got myself a canyon that came with it but didn't find any help on how to replace the tire in case of a puncture! @SickBiker
These came with my Aeroad as well, getting tyres off from the wheels is nightmare when puncture happens. Tyres ”lock” so tightly against wheels. Have you noticed any tricks to get tyres off from the wheels?
After you’ve fully deflated the tube you need to push the tyre into the centre well of the rim then it will be very easy to remove from one side.
SickBiker I have these same wheels and find that the braking performance with the blue pads isn't that great. Do you know anything I could try to improve this? Thank you
Grant Rutenberg you could buy newer pads?
Alex thanks for the reply. I have tried and Black Prince seem to help a bit. Still, compared with aluminium braking performance is way off.
Try Campagnolo Red carbon pad
Ditch the fish eye. Makes you're video's look warped.
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I have just received my bike Canyon Aeroad which is equipped with this Reynolds wheels. Is anyone who can explain how to check the pressure inside the tires. When using the pump the the indicator moves but come back to zero. I cannot check the pressure. On the other hand, I have tried to remove the tires but it is not possible. Thanks
You aren’t getting a reading on your pump because due to the deep rims they come with valve extenders. Just replace those short valve tubes with long ones and you will be able to pump up your tyres more accurately. The valve extenders did my head in so I ditched them after a few weeks and now I use Conti 80mm valves.