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Exclusive to North America. Limited stock available, while supplies last.
Built with race-ready SL rims, DT 180 hubs, and Vonoa carbon spokes, this is our highest-end mountain wheelset, with SL rims that save 30g per rim while maintaining the same strength. Learn More
Please Note: This is a warehouse clearance item and may be supplied in plain packaging. Decals may differ from those pictured.
28|XC are the race-ready culmination of everything we’ve learned from years at the highest levels of competition. At 1387g for a complete DT Swiss 180 hub wheelset with tape and valves (AND no rider weight limit and lifetime warranty), 28|XC wheels feature a wider and lower rim profile than our previous XC race wheels, increasing strength and lateral rigidity while adding vertical compliance. The new rim shape also eases tubeless tire installation and improves tire bead retention at lower pressure. 28|XC wheels are sturdy and strong enough for a rowdy XC ride, but light and fast enough for a jaunt on the World Cup XC circuit.
All Reserve wheels are built around a simple principle: we have your back. That means no rider weight limits, an industry-leading Lifetime Warranty, safe semi-hooked rim designs and comprehensive customer service.
We are riders like you and we know that breaking a wheel or damaging a Fillmore Valve can be a frustrating experience, especially when it’s keeping you from getting out on your bike. Our promise to you is that we will do our best to get you back riding as quickly as possible. It’s the reason we have made ourselves available through email, chat or by scheduling a video call. We want to be here when you need us most.
Maximum Tire Pressure: 50 psi (3.4 bar), or if lower, the maximum pressure as listed by the tire manufacturer on the side of the tire.
Shipping and Returns
All wheelsets ship for £5.00 and orders under £145 ship for £4.50. We aim to ship orders within 24–48 hours on business days. Once shipped, your order should arrive within 3–5 business days. Orders ship with duties paid, so there are no surprise charges at delivery. New, unridden products can be returned within 60 days. Learn more on our Shipping & Returns page.
Reserve uses externally reinforced spoke holes to strengthen the area where the rim sees the most force, around the spoke nipple. This provides for improved strength without adding unnecessary weight.
Redesigned Rim Bed
The 28|XC's redesigned rim bed eases tubeless installation, with a shaped rim bed utilizing offset spoke holes that allows the tire to easily push past the bead bump to seat tubeless tires.
Asymmetrical Design
Asymmetrical rims front and rear make for a stiffer, stronger and more reliable wheels by improving the bracing angles and equalizing the spoke tensions between the drive and non-drive side spokes.
Details
Wheelset WeightDT 180 - 1387gDT 240 - 1433gDT 350 - 1491 g Single Rim - 385g
ERD597
Designed For
XC Riding and racing
Inner Width
28mm
Depth
20mm
Recommended Tire Dimensions
2.2 to 2.5
Spoke Count
24
FAQ
What's with the raised square-shaped area around the spokes?
That's material right where you need it. With information from testing in our carbon lab in hand, we set about determining how to build the strongest rim possible, and part of the result is the square-shaped reinforcements you can see around the spoke holes.
Can you build me a wheelset if I send you my hubs? Do you sell rim-only?
We do not currently offer wheelbuilding services, but we do offer rim-only options so you can have your dream wheels built by an experienced wheelsmith.