The Reserve 32 Zipp 176 Carbon Front Wheel embodies Reserve’s signature balance of lightness, stiffness, and refined control. Designed around a shallow 32 mm rim profile and anchored by Zipp’s precision-engineered 176 hub, it delivers an exceptionally agile ride quality — the kind that rewards climbers, endurance riders, and technical descenders alike. Quick to accelerate and calm under pressure, it’s the front wheel that turns every input into confident motion.

Built using Reserve’s proprietary carbon lay-up, the 32 mm rim achieves the ideal ratio of stiffness to compliance. The low-profile design minimizes rotational mass, giving the wheel an immediate, lively response on climbs or tight switchbacks. Despite its feathery weight, the rim’s structure provides the lateral strength required for modern disc-brake loads. Its aerodynamic shaping is tuned for real-world wind behavior, maintaining stability in variable conditions while enhancing airflow around wider road tires. The 24 mm internal width supports 28–45 mm tires, improving traction, comfort, and rolling efficiency across mixed terrain.

At the hub, Zipp’s 176 model brings German-engineered precision to the build. The lightweight alloy shell houses fully sealed cartridge bearings that spin effortlessly with minimal drag. Optimized flange geometry promotes balanced spoke angles for predictable handling and rock-solid steering through fast corners or rough pavement. The hub’s simplicity and reliability complement Reserve’s hand-laid carbon — mechanical purity meeting structural perfection.... Read More