My review of the Reynolds MV32 ul
11-02-09, 05:09 PM
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My review of the Reynolds MV32 ul
I have built a hand full of the Reynolds Mv32 ul rims and I have to say that I am very impressed. I have found through the building process and customer feedback that these hoops hold up surprisingly well. Unlike other rims that are in the same weight and price range they take high tensions and do not flex nearly as much. The place where this is very evident to me is during stress relieving. With other light weight carbon hoops I can flex the rims considerably during the relieving process. The Mv32s on the other hand act more mid-deep section rim. The Mv32 in both tubular and clincher is easily Reynold's flagship rim and anyone considering light weight carbon hoops in clincher or tubular should not over look the Mv32.
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I know that the Reynolds are only 32mm but how does it compare to the popular Edge 1.45 rims, particularly the clincher variety?
11-02-09, 05:23 PM
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The 45s are stronger but it would be a more appropriate to compare the Dv46 and the Edge 45. (pretty fair comparison) The closest thing Edge has to the Mv32 is the 1.25 and they only have the tuby version. The Mv32 in tuby is 37 grams heavier than the 1.25 but it is stronger. The only downside is its not available in 28 hole.
