Mountain bike wheels simply maintain getting higher, and Reynold’s latest wheels aren’t any exception. Built round a brand new low-profile carbon rim with a 32mm inner width, the wheels are available in three completely different varieties to suit a spread of budgets.
New Rim Profile
Measuring 38mm externally and 32mm internally, the brand new rim has only a 19mm depth. That’s the premise of the wheel identify, with 327 that means 32mm inner, 27.5″ wheel dimension, and 329 for 32mm inside and 29″ wheel dimension.
This wider inside width is alleged to enhance compliance whereas the rim form additionally aids in energy switch and claims to extend cornering velocity. How a lot that interprets to the typical consumer stays to be seen, but it surely follows the development of wider, shallower carbon rims with hookless rim profiles. I’ve liked the past Blacklabel wheels that I’ve ridden although, so if these are extra compliant they need to be a win.
Reynolds additionally factors out that the Blacklabel rims use their Impact Dispersing Matrix (IDM) know-how and MR5 layup course of which was created to toughen, extra sturdy wheels. Enough in order that these wheels carry a lifetime guarantee for the unique proprietor.
The Trail wheels don’t get the Blacklabel remedy, although they do get a CR3 TSS carbon rim with the identical dimensions as the opposite rims.
Rims come pre-taped for tubeless tire installations and embody tubeless valves–although you must set up the valves your self. It’s attention-grabbing that whereas Reynolds calls these hookless, there’s the slightest little lip on the sting of the rim. It’s positively smaller than a conventional hooked rim, however the rim wall isn’t as completely easy as some.
All of the wheels embody 28 spoke entrance and rear for the builds, however the hub will differ relying on the selection of wheel. The Trail Pro includes Reynold’s straight pull hubs made by Industry Nine with Hydra freehubs for a lightning-fast 0.52º engagement. The Trail Experts transfer down to a different nice hub option with the Sun Ringle Super Bubba X, adopted by the Trail wheels which use a sturdy Sun Ringle SRX hub.
The prime two fashions additionally use Sapim CX-Ray spokes with alloy nipples, whereas the Trail wheelset makes use of Sapim Sprint spokes with brass nipples.
Wheelset Models
Blacklabel 327/329 Trail Pro
•Rim Width: 32mm
•Rim Depth: 19mm
•Diameter: 27.5″ or 29″
•Spokes: F28 | R28
•Spoke Pattern: Front 3x | Rear 3x
•Weight: 1504g/1574g
•Technology: MR5 IDM TSS
•Hub: Front i9 Hydra | Rear i9 Hydra
•Brake Interface: Centerlock
•Spoke Type: Sapim CX-Ray
•Nipple: External Alloy
•Engagement: .52°
•Pawl: 6
•Decal: Black water slide
Blacklabel 327/329 Trail Expert
•Rim Width: 32mm
•Rim Depth: 19mm
•Diameter: 27.5 or 29″
•Spokes: F28 | R28
•Spoke Pattern: Front 3x | Rear 3x
•Weight: 1535g/1605g
•Technology: MR5 IDM TSS
•Hub: Ringle Super Bubba X
•Brake Interface: Centerlock
•Spoke Type: Sapim CX-Ray
•Nipple: External Alloy
•Engagement: 4°
•Pawl: 6
•Decal: Black water slide
TR 327/329 Trail wheels
•Rim Width: 32mm
•Rim Depth: 19mm
•Diameter: 27.5 or 29″
•Spokes: F28 | R28
•Spoke Pattern: Front 3x | Rear 3x
•Weight: 1718g/1776g
•Technology: CR3 TSS
•Hub: Reynolds/Ringle SRX MTN
•Brake Interface: Centerlock
•Spoke Type: Sapim Sprint
•Nipple: External Brass
•Engagement: 12°
•Pawl: 3
Blacklabel 329 Trail Pro Actual Weights
These simply confirmed up and it’s been too moist to get them out on the paths, however we do have some precise weights for you. Keep in thoughts that these are pre-taped with tubeless valves put in, however the weights of the 29″ Boost Blacklabel Trail Pro wheels work out to 718g for the entrance and 881g for the rear. At 1599g for the set, that’s simply 25g greater than claimed which seemingly doesn’t embody tape or valves.
We can’t watch for some dry climate to get these out on the paths! Depending on the mannequin, wheels can be found now.
