Wheel Cleaning Tech TIps How does Reynolds 2009 Ultralight technology improve performance?
For 2009, Reynolds announces a significant technological advancement. Now all DV and MV wheels are designed and built using Reynolds high modulus carbon. This important step means our Ultralight (UL) designation is included exclusively on every DV and MV wheel in our line, both tubular and clincher. The primary benefit of this technology allows us to reduce weight between 5% to 20%, without compromising strength or performance. Dynamic testing shows you can accelerate faster and use less energy when your wheels are lighter. Less energy to keep your wheels spinning means more energy in reserve to make the crucial break, or the winning sprint. Weight is only half the story. Lab tests show UL technology improves rim temperature performance (the temperature to which a carbon rim in a lab test can rise during simulated braking before it fails) by 17%. The bottom line: Reynolds UL technology helps a rim dissipate heat more efficiently during braking. Just as important, Reynolds UL technology
