"So what is the recipe for a next-gen XC wheel? Reynolds envisions this concoction as having absolute structural integrity, lightweight construction, engineered compliance, and lateral stiffness; the 309 XC line embodies this approach with three models, each designed with a specific rider and price point in mind. Blacklabel 309 XC Pro, Blacklabel 309 XC Expert, and TR 309 XC. These three wheels deliver unique performance packages underpinned by a shared ethos of next-generation rim design."
"The core of the all-new 309 XC wheels features a brand-new, asymmetric rim profile that is engineered to surpass even the toughest XC standards. This innovative FEA-optimized shape and improved carbon layup emphasize vertical flexibility, which helps reduce fatigue, enhance traction, and improve handling. This improved compliance extends beyond comfort, and it is based on a performance-driven philosophy rooted in Reynolds' development of DH and Enduro rims. A rim that offers the right amount of vertical compliance will track terra"
Reynolds' 309 XC wheel line offers three models—Blacklabel 309 XC Pro, Blacklabel 309 XC Expert, and TR 309 XC—targeted to different riders and price points. The wheels pair lightweight construction with structural integrity, lateral stiffness, and engineered vertical compliance. A new asymmetric, FEA-optimized rim profile and improved carbon layup emphasize controlled vertical flex to reduce fatigue, boost traction, and refine handling. The compliant rim design draws on Reynolds' DH and Enduro rim development, aiming to maintain tracking performance under demanding XC conditions while balancing durability and weight for modern cross-country riding.
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