Reynolds AR80 Tubeless Rim Brake Wheelset

$1,449⁹⁹

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Black

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HG11 (Shimano / SRAM 11s) XDR Driver

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Reynolds | SKU: 78842 | Option: Black, XDR Driver

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Reynolds AR80 Tubeless Rim Brake Wheelset Info

The Reynolds AR80 Tubeless Rim Brake Wheelset is Reynolds' answer for riders who want a deep, race-day aero wheel without paying for the flagship AR80X. It shares the same 80mm carbon rim profile and core construction as that pricier model, just built with a more cost-conscious hub and spoke package — so you get the aerodynamic shape that actually matters most for speed, without the premium price tag attached to the top-tier hub internals.

At 80mm, this is a deep wheel built for time trials, triathlon, and flat-to-rolling road racing where holding speed matters more than climbing agility. Reynolds shapes the rim to a 19mm internal and 29.5mm external width, wide enough to support a rounder, higher-volume tire profile that improves grip and comfort compared to older, narrower aero rims. The wider shape is also part of how Reynolds manages crosswind behavior at this depth — a rim this deep has more surface for wind to act on, and Reynolds designs the profile specifically to stay stable and predictable across a range of yaw angles rather than getting pushed around the moment a gust hits.

Because this is a rim brake wheel, the brake track gets the same attention as the rim shape. Reynolds' Ctg2 brake track is built to be 30 percent more heat resistant than its previous rim brake tracks, which matters most at this depth — an 80mm carbon rim holds more heat than a shallower one under sustained hard braking, so the heat-resistant track is what keeps braking consistent on a long descent instead of fading when you need it most. The wheel is tubeless ready with tape already installed, so setting up tubeless tires doesn't require sourcing separate tape or hoping for a clean seal.

Spokes are Sapim CX-Sprint bladed spokes, 20 up front in a radial pattern and 24 in the rear laced two-cross, giving the front wheel an aerodynamically clean profile while the rear gets the extra support needed to handle drivetrain load. Reynolds' own TR3 hubs are CNC-machined and built for a fast, efficient roll, with 10 degrees of engagement so power gets to the road quickly after every pedal stroke. The freehub is available in XDR, covering current Shimano and SRAM 11-speed drivetrains. All told, the pair weighs in at roughly 1,893 grams — reasonable for a wheel this deep, and evidence Reynolds didn't sacrifice ride quality to hit a lower price point.

At $1,449.99, the AR80 is built for the rider chasing every second on a flat course — time trialists, triathletes, and road racers who spend more time holding a hard, steady effort on rolling terrain than climbing out of the saddle. It's not the wheel for a hilly century ride, but for anyone whose goal is holding speed with confidence in a variety of wind conditions, it delivers the core benefit of Reynolds' flagship aero shape at a more accessible price.

The RA Perspective

The AR80 is the wheel we point riders toward when they want the aero benefit of Reynolds' deepest carbon rim without spending flagship money on the hub internals. The rim shape and brake track are shared with the pricier AR80X, so you're not compromising on the parts that do the actual aerodynamic work — you're saving money on the hub, which most riders won't notice in day-to-day use.

At 80mm, this is a wheel that wants speed and a relatively flat or rolling course to show what it can do. Reynolds put real engineering into the crosswind behavior at this depth, and it shows — the wheel holds its line through gusty conditions better than older deep-section rims we've ridden, without the nervous, twitchy feeling some riders associate with anything over 60mm.

The heat-resistant brake track earns its keep here more than on Reynolds' shallower wheels, since an 80mm carbon rim generates more heat under hard, sustained braking. If your riding includes real descents, that's the detail that matters most for confidence, not just speed on the flats.

We'd recommend this to a time trialist, triathlete, or road racer who spends most of their time holding a hard, steady effort on flat-to-rolling terrain rather than climbing. It's not the wheel for a mountainous gran fondo, but for chasing a fast, flat course, it's a legitimate way into serious aero performance without paying for the top-of-the-line hub upgrade.