Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero
The LoamLabs Expert Take
The Reserve 42|49 is a fantastic all-purpose aero road wheelset for the modern rider. It offers a significant speed advantage on flat and rolling terrain, while remaining stable and easy to handle in crosswinds. We recommend this for the enthusiast road rider or racer who wants one wheelset to do it all, from long training days to competitive events.
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Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero
Developed and tested using Turbulent Aero technology, the reserve turbulent aero 42|49 carbon wheelset is designed for everything you do, providing all-day capability with aerodynamic sensibilities. Raced at events as varied as the Paris-Roubaix and the Giro D’Italia, the 42|49 Reserve wheels have a lifetime warranty supported by a no-fault crash replacement.
And in keeping with Reserve workmanlike ways, you’ll find external nipples, standard spokes, no tire limitations with a semi-hooked design and no rider weight limits.
Details
| Designed For | Aero Performance for All Day Rides |
| Wheelset Weight | DT Swiss 180 - 1341g , DT Swiss 350 - 1429g , Single Rim - 375g, 415g |
| ERD | 556mm(42) , 542m(49) |
| Inner Width | 25.4mm Front, 24.8mm Rear |
| External Width | 34.4mm Front, 32.1mm Rear |
| Depth | 42mm Front, 49mm Rear |
| Spoke Count | 24 |
| Recommended Tire Dimensions | 29 to 40mm |
| Freehub Options | XDR, HG-EV |
| Disc Style Options | Centerlock |
| Hub Spacing | 12X100mm/12X142mm |
| Rim Weight | 375g - 42, 415g -49 |
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Wind Tunnel Tested
The life of a wheelset like the new 42|49 begins with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), with the goal of maximizing aerodynamics while enhancing stability. Reserve’s exclusive wind-tunnel testing then provides data that is focused on simulating real-world air flow, allowing us to confirm performance targets in a sterile and controlled environment. In the end, Reserve has created one of the most stable and aerodynamic wheelsets to date.
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Strong AND Light
Optimizing the strength and weight of our rims in an exhaustive effort and it all starts at our California composites lab located in Santa Cruz. Not only do we work to develop the carbon fiber layup, but we have developed a proprietary test protocol to mimic real-world impacts and spoke pull outs on wheels. As a result, we are able to define the exact fiber orientation for each rim model to maximize stiffness and strength.