Reserve 42|49 TA SL Tune
The ultimate in lightness. No compromises.
The Reserve 42|49 TA SL Tune represent the pinnacle of Reserve road technology: ultra-low weight, carbon spokes, exclusive Tune Pico hubs, and differentiated profiles to maximize aerodynamics and control.
Fast enough to accompany Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to the overall victory and the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes 2025.
A wheelset designed for those who want the best in every situation: climbing, flat, sprint, and long days in the saddle.
For any condition and situation
The 42|49 combine:
Profile 42 mm front / 49 mm rear
Extremely low weight
Stability and control with crosswinds
Advanced Turbulent Aero aerodynamics
They are light for climbing, yet sufficiently aero to push hard when speed increases.
Light and Durable
Designed to reduce every possible gram without sacrificing stiffness or reliability:
Less weight. No compromise. High performance.
Turbulent Aero
The Turbulent Aero protocol is based on wind tunnel tests replicating real conditions through on-road data collection.
- More speed
- More control
- Real stability
Technical Specifications
Usage
The best compromise in every situation and condition, from climbing to sprinting.
Weight
Set weight: 1,290 g
(complete with tape, valves, centerlock ring, and XDr freehub body)
Rims
ERD: 556 mm (42 SL TA) – 542 mm (49 SL TA)
Internal channel: 25.4 mm (42 SL TA) – 24.8 mm (49 SL TA)
External width: 34.4 mm (42 SL TA) – 32.1 mm (49 SL TA)
Profile height: 42 mm front – 49 mm rear
Rear offset: 1.8 mm
Recommended tires: 29 mm – 40 mm
Rim weight: 345 g (42 SL TA) – 385 g (49 SL TA)
Number of spokes: 24
Hubs
Axle: 12x100 mm / 12x142 mm
Hubs: Tune Pico (exclusive to this SL TA version)
Included freehub bodies: XDr and HG-EV
Disc mount: Centerlock
Each set includes
