Reynolds Stratus Cross wheelsets - tubular

Average Rating: 5/5
MSRP: $ 1650.00
# of Reviews: 4

Two-wheel drifts, bunny-hops over barriers, crashing, sliding and equipment battering worse than the road -- Reynolds wheels endure the most trying conditions. This endurance was validated by overall victories in the Verge Cup and the Redline Cup by top U.S. cyclocross champions Mark Gullickson and Todd Wells. Race after race and the wheel has never seen a truing stand? Must be a Reynolds. CYCLOCROSS WEIGHT: RIM 345G (700C) FRONT 535G (700C) REAR 745G (700C) SET 1270G (700C) • ALL CARBON TUBULAR • SPOKES: SAPIM LASER/RADIAL RACE/DRIVE • 20 FRONT / RADIAL • 24 REAR / RADIAL / 2X DRIVE • SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARINGS • OVER-SIZED AXLE • ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD • 46MM RIM DEPTH

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Submitted by ratherbecycling a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: May 4, 2006

Strengths:    Fast
Light
Strong
Cost 1/3 as much as Lightweight Wheels -- which I'm told also are strong enough to support someone like me.

Weaknesses:    None

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My first set of carbon tubulars, I got these in anticipation of a race last autumn. I've enjoyed them immensely. No problems to report. They are as true as the day I bought them and faster and lighter than anything I've experienced before -- really great wheels. They brake just fine (DA carbon pads).
I'm 6'2" and average 220 lbs, and very hard on equipment, so I got the cross wheels for the extra spokes.

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Favorite Ride:   ascending a river valley, then back

Price Paid:    $1399.00

Purchased At:   Speedgoat

Similar Products Used:   Mavic Ksyrium SSL
Shimano 7701
Open Pro rims/DA hubs

Bike Setup:   Giant TCR carbon frame/fork
FSA stem/carbon handlebars
Fizik Arione seat, Ritchey Pro post
FSA compact carbon crank
DA 9-speed components

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Submitted by dgl a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: May 4, 2006

Strengths:    Fast
Light
Strong
Cost 1/3 as much as Lightweight Wheels -- which I'm told also are strong enough to support someone like me.

Weaknesses:    None

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Submitted by TuneInTokyo a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: July 7, 2005

Strengths:    Stiffness
Lightweight
Looks
Speed
Handling
Braking
Customer Service

Weaknesses:    Price (retail)
Tubie(????)

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This is a early review but I had to tell someone all about these amazing wheels... First I want to give props to Reynolds. These wheels are so quick, stiff, light, fast, and durable. This if my first set of tubies, and I could not be more pleased with them at the moment. I have only ridden on them a couple of times, but wow! the handling of my bike has completly changed for the better. I am a 215-220# rider and 6'4" tall. I bought the cross model because of the extra spokes. I only road ride with them, I don't even own a Cross bike. If you are a large person don't hesitate to get these wheels. I did a fair amount of research and decided the Zipps would not hold up to my weight so I contacted Nick and Eric at Reynolds. They were super helpful. Also Eric suggested that I use Kool Stop green pads for the wheels. WoW they stop quick. I could go on for a while but I have the wheels true test coming up. The TBP, 120 miles of 11000 feet of climbing and downhilling. I will post a followup.

Oh ya. Their worth every penny! (You can tell your wife that)

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Favorite Ride:   Anything with a fast downhill

Price Paid:    $735.00

Purchased At:   Ebat

Bike Setup:   XL Giant TCR Race
Reynolds Areo fork
Full Ultegra
Deda Newton stem/bar
and of course Stratus DV Cross with Tufo Hi-Comps.

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Submitted by trumpetman a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: April 1, 2005

Strengths:    Light even with the extra spokes. (less than 1300 grams.
Very rugged.
Excellent, wide breaking surface.
Great hubs and spokes, too.

Weaknesses:    none really. Use TUFO Extreme tape and forget about glue.

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I bought these as my cyclocross race wheels. THey were great. Really strong, stiff and light. I am now using them on the road. They are just about bombproof and are very stiff on the road. Much stiffer than Kysyrium's. On a long ( 5 hour) ride maybe too stiff. But man are they fast. Braking is no problem. But I do prefer DA carbon pads.