What happened to Reynolds wheels?

What happened to Reynolds wheels?

As reported on Bicycle Retailer, global manufacturer Hayes Performance Systems has purchased Reynolds Cycling, which designs and engineers premium carbon fibre bike wheels, in a reported “billion dollar” sale. The manufacturer’s other bike brands include: Hayes disc brakes, Manitou, SUNringlé, ProTaper and Wheelsmith.

Where are Reynolds carbon wheels made?

Reynolds will manufacture the rims at its Carbon Composites Studio at the base of the Wasatch in Sandy, Utah, making the wheelsets nearly completely made in the U.S.; only the bearings have been outsourced.

Do carbon wheels need truing?

Because they’re so much stronger, carbon wheels require truing less frequently than aluminum ones, and when they do, you’ll just see small warps in the shape, so you’ll have to look a bit closer.

Does Hayes own Reynolds?

SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN)—Hayes Performance Systems has bought Reynolds Cycling and said it will aggressively offer dealers three levels of carbon wheels with average aftermarket margins of 40 percent.

Are carbon wheels worth?

Are carbon wheels worth it? To a lot of people, yes. A common misconception is the difference in price is all about weight. If you look at it from a weight savings perspective alone, you’re spending about $5.25/gram of weight difference (using our premium carbon test wheels vs the stock alloy wheels.)

Do carbon wheels stay true better?

Carbon is particularly good at staying true and round because unlike aluminum, carbon structures have no memory; rims don’t strain to keep a circular shape because they have been laid up as circles from the beginning.

Should all spokes be same tension?

Spoke tension is important to ensure your wheels are strong, reliable and long lasting. Spokes that are too tight will cause damage to the rim, spoke nipples and hub flanges. All of the spokes in the wheel should have approximately the same average tension.