Description
Updated in 2017, the Assault-Strike Carbon Clincher Wheelset remains a standout road race wheel combination that has been a staple of road and triathlon racing Perfect for rolling terrain, flats, and powerful finishes, the 2017 version gets a new hubset and rear wheel configuration that improves ride quality, acceleration, and overall performance. One of the reasons many wheel manufacturers sell individual wheels is the recognition that riders prefer to mix and match rim depths. With the Assault- Strike Clincher Wheelset, Reynolds pairs two of it's most popular 25mm wide rims that racers and enthusiasts often combine for fast road racing and short to long range triathlon courses where handling and speed have to balanced. The wheels are tubeless ready, allowing you to choose from the growing number of light, fast rolling tubeless tires like the Schwalbe One, Vittoria Corsa Speed G+, and many more.
The front wheel is the 41mm deep Assault, while the rear is the 62mm Strike. The wheels share the same quality workmanship and construction to provide wheels that are lighter, stiffer, and faster than the previous generations. Aerodynamics have also been improved through Computational Fluid Dynamics with the Enhanced SLG, or Swirl Lip Generator. This is essentially a groove on both sides of the rim profile that drastically improves air flow, reduces drag, and assists in wheel stability. Enhanced SLG reduces drag by 20%, resulting in a 12.5 second advantage over 40 kilometers.
To build the rims Reynolds sources aerospace-quality carbon fiber from Japan, developed specifically to Reynolds specifications. The engineers employ their PR3 methodology, precisely assigning different carbon fiber lay-ups to three distinct regions of the rim. Each lay-up (fiber, resin, and epoxy) is optimized for the specific requirements of that area. For example, the strength requirement of the rim hook bead is much different from the rim shell profile, but the brake track has it's own needs. As such, these areas have different construction. Reynolds considerable experience in cycling and working with carbon composites inform these decisions, just as it has in developing the CTg Braking System.... Read More
Features
- Mixed pair of aerodynamic carbon clincher wheels, 41mm front, 62mm rear profile
- Carbon clinchers for use with clincher tires or set-up for tubeless use with tape/valves
- Versatile, fast wheel set with excellent handling for road and triathlon racing
- Reynolds Assault front, Strike rear combination- both with 25mm wide rims
- Aerodynamics developed with CFD to create Reynolds Swirl Lip Generator (SLG)
- PR3 carbon construction uses different carbon lay-ups in three distinct rim sections
- Cryogenic Glass Transition (CTg) brake track requires Cryo-Blue brake pads
- Reynolds Performance hubset- machined alloy, aero shape, straight-pull design
- Front Assault: 20 spokes, radial; Rear Strike: 24 spokes, 2x drive/non drive
- External alloy 2.0 nipples, black
- Shimano HG 11 freehub body (other freehub options are available)
- Includes- rim tape, quick releases, CB brake pads, tubeless valves
- Weight: 1586 grams (Assault 688g, Strike 898g)



























