Deep-section wheels exist for one purpose: converting watts into speed on flat and rolling terrain. The Reserve 57|64 Turbulent Aero Tune Pico SL Carbon Wheelset commits fully to that mission, pairing a 57mm front rim with a 64mm rear to maximize aerodynamic advantage during breakaways, sprint leadouts, and sustained time trial efforts. This limited-production collaboration between Reserve and German hub manufacturer Tune represents the deepest configuration in the Turbulent Aero lineup, built for riders who prioritize outright speed over climbing versatility and want wheels proven at the sharpest end of professional road racing.

Reserve shaped the Turbulent Aero profile through extensive real-world validation rather than optimizing purely for wind tunnel metrics. Deep rims generate significant side forces in crosswinds, and the handling consequences of those forces matter as much as raw aerodynamic efficiency. Testing in actual gusty conditions informed the final rim shape, producing predictable steering response even when gusts hit mid-corner or on exposed finishing circuits. The SL construction tier uses advanced manufacturing techniques to reduce weight by 30 grams per wheel compared to the standard Turbulent Aero build, a 60-gram wheelset reduction that partially offsets the inherent weight increase of deeper carbon profiles.

Tune manufactures the Pico hubs at their Buggingen, Germany facility with drilling geometry matched specifically to Reserve SL rim dimensions. The hub flange spacing, spoke hole placement, and effective rim diameter alignment allow the straight-pull bladed carbon Vonoa spokes to run a direct path between hub and nipple without bending or twisting along their length. This purpose-built geometry creates efficient load distribution across the spoke bed and reduces stress concentration at the nipple interface. The resulting wheel structure delivers the stiffness that deep-section rims demand during high-wattage sprint efforts and aggressive cornering through technical criterium circuits.... Read More