Reserve 57|64 Turbulent Aero DT 350 Disc Brake Wheelset

The Reserve 57|64 Turbulent Aero DT 350 Disc Brake Wheelset is built around a specific insight: matching front and rear rim depth is not always the right call. Deep front wheels capture aerodynamic efficiency in straight-line conditions but can become difficult to manage in the kind of variable wind that shows up on a fast group ride or criterium. Reserve's answer is the 57|64 pairing — a 64mm rear rim for maximum aerodynamic output where crosswind sensitivity matters least, and a 57mm front that stays composed when the wind swings. Neither number is arbitrary. The combination reflects how fast road riding actually works, not how it behaves in a controlled test environment.

Both rims are built on Reserve's Turbulent Aero platform, developed using real-world yaw angle data rather than optimizing purely for wind tunnel conditions. The result is a rim profile over 8% faster aerodynamically than Reserve's previous 52|63 wheelset without adding a single gram of rim weight — a meaningful gain that shows up on the open road, not just in a laboratory straight line. The rim geometry is wider than most wheels in this depth range. The front runs 25.4mm internally (34.3mm external); the rear runs 24.4mm internally (32.5mm external). Both are designed to pair with modern road tires in the 29–40mm range, creating a clean aerodynamic transition between tire and rim rather than the bulging profile that narrower rims produce with contemporary rubber.

At the hub, Reserve specced the DT Swiss 350 — a proven platform with reliable engagement, serviceable internals, and Centerlock disc mounting on a 12mm thru-axle front and rear. The 350 is the entry point in the 57|64 TA lineup, sitting below the 240 and 180 Dicut options, but the weight difference is modest: approximately 60–80g at the wheelset level compared to the 240 build. The complete set weighs 1,634g. Both rims use a 24-spoke lacing pattern; the rear features a 1.3mm offset to balance spoke tension on a disc-specific build. The wheelset ships tubeless-ready with Reserve's Fillmore valves and pre-installed rim tape — no extra hardware required before the first ride.

Design Benefits

1. Asymmetric depth pairing. The 57mm front keeps handling predictable in variable conditions while the 64mm rear captures the aero advantage where crosswind sensitivity is lowest. This is a deliberate engineering choice, not a compromise — it reflects the reality of how road races and fast group rides unfold.
2. Turbulent Aero platform. Reserve developed the rim profile using real-world yaw angle data rather than tunnel-only optimization. The 57|64 TA is over 8% faster aerodynamically than its predecessor while holding the same rim weight — gains that translate to actual road conditions, not just controlled testing.
3. Wide rim geometry for modern tires. At 25.4mm internal width, the front rim allows 29–40mm road tires to sit correctly and form a smooth, aerodynamically efficient shape at the tire-to-rim junction. It also contributes to a more supple ride on rougher pavement.
4. Offset rear rim. The 1.3mm rear offset improves left-to-right spoke tension balance on a disc-specific build. Better balanced tension means better long-term wheel durability and more consistent tracking over time.
5. DT Swiss 350 hubs. A proven hub platform with serviceable internals, consistent engagement, and Centerlock disc mounting. The weight difference between the 350 and 240 builds is approximately 60g for the complete wheelset — a tradeoff most riders will never feel, and the price difference is better spent elsewhere.
6. Tubeless-ready out of the box. Pre-installed rim tape and Fillmore valves are included. Semi-hooked bead design supports up to 100 psi. There is minimal bench work between unboxing and riding.

Final Take

The Reserve 57|64 Turbulent Aero DT 350 is a well-resolved disc brake aero wheelset for road racers and fast group riders who want serious aerodynamic engineering without pushing into the $2,200–$2,500 tier. The lifetime warranty and no rider weight limit are commitments Reserve makes across its entire lineup — at $1,799, you're getting that coverage on a wheelset built to be ridden hard, maintained easily, and upgraded when you're ready.