Product Description
The disc wheel is easily defined as purpose-driven, with the purpose being to achieve the speed of fast, or in the case of the Reynolds Element T, faster than everyone else. For the construction, Reynolds built the Element T solely from its proprietary, high modulus carbon fiber. And not only does this keep the overall weight hovering around 1150 grams, but it also aids in the wheel's primary objective of aerodynamics. It's been designed with an incredibly low aerodynamic profile. In fact, the wheel is seemingly perfectly flat, squaring off towards the rim bed. This creates a seamless interface between the tire and the wheel, nearly eliminating the balloon effect at the leading edge of the wheel. Additionally, the overall wheel shape doesn't disrupt the smooth, laminar airflow passing over the frame, further minimizing drag and increasing stability. You'll also find that the Element's carbon composition dampens road vibration, and ultimately, minimizes the all-too-common harsh effects of disc wheels. Additionally, the layup provides heightened levels of torsional rigidity, which aids in quick accelerations out of the corners and in the first couple hundred meters of climbs. For easier maintance, Reynolds incorporated its valve stem cup design. This hollowed-out feature allows the use of a standard pump head without the need for an adapter. You'll also find that the Element T addresses an all-too-common ailment to carbon wheels -- poor braking. The solution was found through the development of what Reynolds calls its Crynogenic Glass Transition Braking System (CTg). Essentially, this is a patented braking design that required both a redesign of the brake track laminate and pads. Accordingly, CTg uses a temperature-conductive laminate at the brake track's transition points that withstands higher levels of heat than typical carbon laminates (around a 100 degree dispersion).
| Price: | $1,750.00 |
| as of Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:26:30 GMT | |
Product Details
- Size: Campy
- Color: White
- Brand: Reynolds
- Model: 73602
Features
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Material: [rim] carbon fiber; [disc] carbon fiber
Rim Width:
Rim Depth:
Front Spoke Count:
Front Hub:
Front Hub Type:
Rear Spoke Count:
Rear Hub: Reynolds
Rear Hub Type: quick-release
Spoke Material:
Spoke Nipple Material:
Skewers: included
Axle Type:
Brake Compatibility: caliper
Rotor Compatibility:
Wheelbag: yes -
Front Weight:
Rear Weight: 1150 g
Complete Set Weight:
Recommended Use: time trial
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years
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