Massive Carbon Wheel Upgrade for my Giant TCR!

Upgrading to carbon wheels is one of the best upgrades you can do to your road bike whether it's to save weight or gain more aero. But with so many wheel brands on the market just where do you start? The pro peloton is a good place, and one new brand getting a lot of attention is Reserve, the choice of Jumbo Visma. So over the past three months I've been trying three wheelsets from their range.

(Reserve had no editorial input or sign off on this video, all options are my own)

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[AWABALLO]

The paintjob on this TCR is just amazing

[jediavatar]

“…what we call ‘patina.’” 😂 I love it. I will start calling it that from now on. Thanks David

[Thomas-fyyc]

I have 4 sets of Reserves on different bikes, including the wheelsets in this video.
No weight limit, no hassle warranty that includes the hub and spokes in the replacement, hooked design, great finish, wide internal width…and reasonable price..best wheels I’ve purchased in 30 years of riding.

[wsbygt]

That TCR never looked so good with deep wheels along with tanned GP´s, cheers!

[pj]

I love my TCR pro 1. Still stock aside from tyres and bar tape and it’s such a good ride.

[woolfel]

glad to see how easy it was to get the tire on the wheel. My orbea orca came with fulcrum wheels and these are a complete pain to put tires on. really wish someone would do a series on how easy it is to put tires on wheels. I've had friends get punctures with Zipp wheels and it was a complete nightmare to change the inner tube.

[tpawlicki]

I love that they are hooked. Hookless offers no tangible benefits and only risks. Hooked rims are a rarity but 100% worth it in my mind.

[cliffy]

Any thoughts on how these compare to the stock carbon giant wheels?

[riyazbhimani]

Reserve wheels was started by Santa Cruz bikes, if I recall correctly. Then Cervelo or its parent acquired Santa Cruz and/or Reserve...so now through cross branding and marketing, the Reserve brand is now into road racing. MTBers look at us like we've discovered something new but they've known for a few years. Oh, and nice bike...and nice content!

[M-ed]

Can you please also review the CADEX 35 AR and CADEX 50 ultra
Since you also riding Giant TCR
Thanks

[loicbouxirot]

Hi ! Amazing video ! Thanks ! What's your bike pump name? It seems to be very convenient to inflate tubeless.

[scottwatson]

Not heard of Reserve ! Wow that’s a surprise as they’re part of Santa Cruz

[bduh]

Good video but I would have liked to have seen some comparative numbers between these and your stock/previous wheels in terms of time/speed/weight to understand how much benefit there actually was as well as your perception. I have upgraded to deep section wheels and I'm grateful I didn't overpay as the benefits are very marginal if you ride a mixture of climbs and flats as I do in the North Downs.

[jonathan_guerrero]

David,

Around that price range, what would be your wheel of choice in a similar depth of about 40-45mm? Would you say this would be the one above all others?

[anluong]

I don't have money for expensive upgrades, so I upgrade my fitness, and still rolling with my trusty Fulcrum 3 ☺.
BTW nice wheelset

[shaun]

Newbie here. Wanna upgrade my TCR wheelset. What do I need to check to ensure compatibility please?

[kbd-nc]

Ben, so if you only have one set you would go 40/44?

[chriscawley]

does the 40/44 suffer any power transfer or cornering sharpness due to being more compliant? I want to replace some Roval CLX with a mid depth tubeless wheel...

[rubentorres]

Hey David. Could you tell me what the name of the color is? I would appreciate your response.

[enigma]

A massive wheel upgrade? Why does it need massive wheels? 700c should fit.