Reserve 30|SL Carbon Wheelset
The LoamLabs Expert Take
The 30|SL is engineered to make your trail bike feel alive. As the "Super Light" version of the classic 30|HD, it sheds weight to create a wheelset that spins up faster and feels incredibly snappy and responsive in the corners. This is our top recommendation for all-day epics and riders who value a lively, playful ride feel above all else.
Custom Hub Builds Available In-House!
(Featuring the all-new DT Swiss 350 90T DEG high-engagement hubs)
We sometimes build these wheels in-house to the manufacturer's exact specifications using sourced components, ensuring availability even when the manufacturer is backordered.
For additional hub models, spokes, custom nipple colors, and 6-Bolt options, please try our interactive Custom Wheel Builder!
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Reserve 30|SL Carbon Wheelset
Reserve 30|SL Carbon Wheelset
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Reserve 30|SL Carbon Wheelset
Weighing in at just under 1,750 grams, the Reserve 30|SL carbon mountain bike wheelset is one of the lightest trail-ready wheelsets on the market. Engineered specifically to make your trail bike feel impossibly agile, the 30|SL delivers balanced, responsive handling that provides untethered trail riding nirvana for all-day epics and punchy climbs.
Designed with a versatile 30mm internal width to perfectly support modern 2.3" to 2.6" trail tires, this wheelset offers massive traction without the rotational drag of heavier enduro hoops. It is now available in both full 29er and MX (Mullet) 27.5" rear configurations to perfectly match your frame's modern geometry.
For riders looking to maximize their technical climbing capability, the 30|SL is now offered with the incredibly fast-engaging DT Swiss 350 90T DEG hubs and ultra-lightweight BERD PolyLight spoke upgrades. Ride with absolute confidence knowing these high-performance carbon wheels come with zero rider weight limits and are backed by Reserve's legendary no-fault lifetime guarantee.
Technical Specifications
- Designed For: Trail Riding and All-Mountain
- Wheelset Weight: 1702g (with DT Swiss 350)
- Rim Weight: 449g
- Internal Width: 30.0mm
- Depth: 19.0mm
- ERD: 599mm (29") | 561mm (27.5")
- Spoke Count: 28h
- Recommended Tire Size: 2.3" to 2.6"
- Hub Spacing: Boost 15x110mm Front / 12x148mm Rear
- Brake Interface: 6-Bolt
- Freehub Options: SRAM XD, Shimano Microspline, Shimano HG
Key Features
Externally Reinforced Spoke Holes: Reserve uses externally reinforced spoke holes to strengthen the area where the rim sees the most intense force (around the spoke nipple). This targeted carbon reinforcement provides massively improved pull-out strength without adding unnecessary rotational weight to the entire rim.
Asymmetrical Design: Asymmetrical rims on both the front and rear create a significantly stiffer, stronger, and more reliable wheel build. By improving the bracing angles and equalizing the spoke tension between the drive and non-drive sides, the wheel provides superior lateral stiffness in tight corners and technical rock gardens.
Redesigned Rim Bed: The 30|SL's redesigned rim bed dramatically eases tubeless installation. The specifically shaped rim bed utilizes offset spoke holes that allow the tire to easily push past the bead bump, ensuring a safe, rapid, and secure tubeless seating process without the struggle.
