Reynolds Solitude wheelsets - clincher

3.74/5 (31 Reviews)
MSRP : $290.00


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Product Description

The Reynolds Solitude is a lightweight and stiff aluminum clincher at an affordable price. This 2011 version is only available with external spoke nipples for hassle service.


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by bunny a Recreational Rider

Date Reviewed: August 6, 2011

Strengths:    Price, weight, reliabilty, climbing, acceleration.

Weaknesses:    None yet.

Bottom Line:   
There wheels are an incredible value, IMHO. After 8K not a single issue, still true. Popped these on right out of the box and the acceleration and climbing was significantly improved, cornering solid. The rear wheel did make a few clicks over the first 1000 miles, but no noise since. Steady on decents and a joy to ride.

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Favorite Ride:   everywhere

Price Paid:    $379.00

Purchased At:   online retailer

Similar Products Used:   Ksyrium Equipe & Elite, Neuvation, Mavic CXP's, various custom wheels

Bike Setup:   2010 Specialized Amira Expert


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by rayallen a Road Racer

Date Reviewed: July 26, 2011

Strengths:    Strong, light, aero, no broken spokes, looks good, easy to remove decals, good warranty

Weaknesses:    None that I can see other than these (and most other lightweight wheelsets on the market) wont be good for you if you are quite big or overweight .Makes sense really doesn't it...!?

Bottom Line:   
Great wheelset, highly recommended, amazing value for only about $500 - makes them cheaper than Mavic Equipes, slightly lighter and far more aero. I honestly believe that 90% of the people that have left negative reviews for this wheel are too heavy to be riding a lightweight wheelset.

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Favorite Ride:   BMC team machine SLR01

Price Paid:    $539.00

Purchased At:   cyclingexpress.com

Similar Products Used:   Mavic Ksyrium SL, Reynolds Shadow, Fulcrum Racing 1, Easton EA70SL

Bike Setup:   Azzurri Mezzo with Di2 and Reynolds Solitudes for training, reynolds MV32 ultralite tubulars for racing.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Greg a Road Racer

Date Reviewed: April 21, 2011

Strengths:    Weight
Price
Rim Depth
Looks
2 Year Reynolds warranty


Weaknesses:    None (breaking under the strain of a person that is overweight or obese is not a negative if it happens on a lightweight wheelset that can be used in racing.

Bottom Line:   
After touring through 23 different countries throughout 2010 I came home for the start of the crit/race season and bought an Azzurri (awesome bike for the money!). It came with Reynolds Solitude wheelset. After riding and racing on these (and getting a win at Glenvale) I believe these wheels are the best value for money wheelset on the market. Similar price to Mavic Equipe (usually a little bit cheaper) the same weight and a much deeper rim= equals awesome all rounder- great for crits and hilly road races. They are as straight as the day I bought them. Actually I am wondering if some of the less positive reviews on this site have been written by spammers. Either that or people who are too overweight to be riding on road bike wheels at all!

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Favorite Ride:   1in20 Mt Dandenong

Price Paid:    $550.00

Purchased At:   Azzurri Bayswater

Similar Products Used:   Mavic Equipe
Fulcrum Racing 1
Fulcrum Racing 5
Campy Eurus G3
Reynolds Shadow


Bike Setup:   Azzurri Forza
Shimano Dura-Ace mechanical
FSA parts and Fizik Arione saddle


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Paul a Road Racer

Date Reviewed: March 15, 2011

Strengths:    Price, aerodynamic, stiff and bullet proof

Weaknesses:    None so far

Bottom Line:   
Bought these wheels on my Ridley Excaliber and have used them for over a year and 4000 plus miles. Good wheelset and no issues. Climb well, accellerate well and go nicely in head and cross winds

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Favorite Ride:   Everywhere!

Price Paid:    $490.00

Purchased At:   Competative Cycling

Similar Products Used:   N/A

Bike Setup:   Ridley Ecalabur, SRAM Force, 3T Bars and Stem. (Only let down by my legs)


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by J_Greer a Recreational Rider

Date Reviewed: November 14, 2010

Strengths:    Great for both training and racing!
Light weight
Strong
Instant engagement


Weaknesses:    If you weigh around 200 lbs. you might want to consider a wheelset with 32 spoke count 3x.

Bottom Line:   
This wheelset just works!



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