Last year, the Reynolds Solitude proved you don’t have to settle for second-class performance in a value-priced aluminum wheelset. For 2008, the Solitude continues to deliver specs and performance that rival any aluminum wheelset, at any price. It’s a strong, stiff, lightweight aluminum rim with a low spoke count, internal spoke nipples, and a shallow-V profile, so it excels in a variety of conditions. The Solitude is hand-built and loaded with quality for the long haul. Designed for competitive performance over a wide range of conditions, the Solitude climbs fast, pulls through on the flats, and sheds seconds in a TT. If you’re looking for a value performer that’s way more than a training wheelset, pick up the Reynolds Solitude.