Reserve 30|XC SL Wheelset

The Reserve 30|XC SL Wheelset represents the pinnacle of cross-country racing wheel development, built on everything learned from Reserve's World Cup-winning 28|XC platform to deliver the best-riding, strongest XC wheelset on the market. Designed for the demands of today's World Cup XC racing and modern trail geometry bikes, the 30|XC SL delivers climbing efficiency and descending performance without compromise, proven at the highest level by Cannondale Factory Racing athletes Charlie Aldridge, Jolanda Neff, Luca Martin, Ana Santos, and Cole Punchard on the UCI World Cup circuit.

The SL specification represents Reserve's factory race setup in its purest form, featuring a special carbon layup with greater use of high-modulus fiber that achieves 30 grams of weight savings per rim while maintaining identical strength characteristics and ride quality to the already exceptional 28|XC. 

Vonoa carbon spokes take performance a significant step further, weighing 30% less than traditional steel spokes while delivering a stiffer, more responsive ride. Team riders report the carbon spokes feel planted and direct underfoot, with reduced spoke wind-up that translates into noticeably faster acceleration out of corners and technical sections, a meaningful advantage when fractions of a second determine race outcomes.

The 30mm internal rim width reflects the evolution of modern XC racing, accommodating wider 2.35-2.5" tires for better corner support and increased traction on technical sections. As World Cup courses continue to grow steeper and more demanding, this wider profile aligns the tire sidewall more closely with the rim bead, providing additional support and grip that allows riders to push harder than ever without sacrificing the weight and efficiency that XC racing demands.

Completed by DT Swiss 180 hubs with Boost spacing and Centerlock disc mount, the 30|XC SL package delivers ultimate precision and unparalleled power transfer from the first pedal stroke. An increased spoke count adds predictable, reliable descending performance alongside the climbing efficiency that defines this wheelset. Spare spokes are included, reflecting Reserve's commitment to race-ready practicality.

Key Features

• SL Carbon Rim Construction - High-modulus carbon layup saves 30g per rim with identical strength and ride quality to the proven 28|XC platform
• Vonoa Carbon Spokes - 30% lighter than steel with reduced wind-up for a planted, responsive feel and faster acceleration
• DT Swiss 180 Hubs - Ratchet EXP paired with ceramic bearings.