The 57|64 Turbulent Aero: A First Look At What Makes Them Aero
Let’s start by talking about what makes these wheels special, because when you start digging into the engineering and testing, it gets exciting pretty fast. The Reserve 57|64 Turbulent Aero is built on the premise that going fast on real roads matters more than looking fast in a wind tunnel that most cyclists purchasing wheels are presented with. That distinction is huge. A lot of brands tune their aerodynamics exclusively for tunnel conditions, optimal yaw angle, controlled airflow, and perfect scenarios that almost never exist on an actual road.
Reserve took a different approach. Their Turbulent Aero uses real-world wind data to develop a rim profile that performs across the range of conditions you’ll actually encounter, like variable crosswinds, shifting headwinds, fast descents, and all the chaos of riding in a pack. The result you get is a wheel that’s both faster and more stable in real-world conditions, not just on paper.
And the numbers back it up. The 57|64 TA is built on it’s predecessor and foundation of the Reserve 52|63, and over 8% faster in wind tunnel testing without a single gram of additional rim weight. That’s not an incremental improvement. That’s a meaningful leap forward in what this wheelset can do for your speed.
The Depth Combo That Makes These Wheels Work
The wheel depth setup is worth talking about because it isn’t just an aesthetic choice. The 57mm front / 64mm rear combination is a carefully considered engineering decision that I poured a lot of time into reading about.
The 57mm front rim gives you serious aero performance without sacrificing handling confidence in crosswinds — something you absolutely need when you’re pushing 30mph+ in unpredictable conditions. Miami riders know all too well how those coastal breezes can catch a deep front wheel and make life interesting in the worst way, especially on Key Biscayne. The 57mm front keeps you aero without making the handling feel like a handful.
Everything I’ve researched points to the 64mm rear being the engine of this wheelset. Deeper rim means more aero advantage, and since the rear wheel drafts behind you naturally, crosswinds aren’t the same concern as up front. The math just makes sense, and I can’t wait to feel whether the road confirms what the data is already telling me once these are mounted on my bike with fresh rubber.
Specs That Mean Business
Here’s a quick breakdown of what you’re getting with the Reserve 57|64 TA:
Designed For: Road racing, crits, and fast group rides
Wheel Size: 700c
Rim Depth: 57mm front / 64mm rear
Inner Width: 25.4mm front / 24.4mm rear
External Width: 34.3mm front / 32.5mm rear
Rim Weights: 465g (57) / 525g (64)
Wheelset Weight: From 1,554g (DT 180 DICUT) to 1,634g (DT 350)
Spoke Count: 24
Recommended Tire Width: 29–40mm
Tire Compatibility: Tubeless or Clincher
Rim Bead: Semi-hooked
Disc Style: Centerlock
Hub Spacing: 12×100mm / 12×142mm
Freehub Options: XDR or HG-EV
Hub Options: DT Swiss 350, DT Swiss 240, or DT Swiss 180 DICUT
The fact that these wheels are engineered specifically for road racing, crits, and fast group rides aligns perfectly with what I need for this build. These aren’t all-around compromise wheels, they’re purpose-built for going fast on pavement, perfect for the flats here in Miami and I love that. No identity crisis here.
The inner rim width of 25.4mm on the front is also worth noting. Wider internal widths allow your tires to sit more naturally, optimizing the tire profile for both aerodynamics and rolling efficiency. With a recommended tire range of 29–40mm, there’s enough flexibility to choose the right rubber for your ride without being locked into a paper-thin setup. My choice for tires will be the Continental GP 5000 30MM.
Picking the Right Hub for the Build
One of the things I appreciate about Reserve is the flexibility in hub options. You can spec the 57|64 TA with DT Swiss 350, DT Swiss 240, or the top of the line DT Swiss 180 DICUT hubs with each offering a different point on performance and value.
DT Swiss makes some of the most reliable, field-tested hubs in the cycling world. Pairing them with Reserve’s carbon rims creates a wheelset that’s dialed from the inside out.
I’ll be sharing more on the hub configuration I went with along with ratchet upgrade in the full hyperbike build post, so stay tuned on that.
Out of the Box: The First Impression
Pulling the Reserve 57|64 TA out of the box was a moment. I’m not going to pretend otherwise. The carbon layup is clean, the new graphics are sharp and modern without being loud, and the depth of that 64mm rear just looks mean in the best possible way. These wheels look exactly like what they are, a serious piece of performance equipment that wants you to ride fast with them.
The rims feel stiff and well-built in hand. The semi-hooked bead design will give riders confidence for a tubeless setup, or with standard tubes which is how I plan to run them. Reserve also includes their signature Fillmore Tubeless Valves in the box which is a nice touch that shows they’ve thought through the whole ownership experience.
What’s Next: The Real Test
The build is still coming together, and as soon as this hyperbike is built up and dialed in, these wheels are going straight into the fire on some of South Florida’s fastest group rides. We’re talking high-speed hammer fests with Don Pan on Key Biscayne’s Rickenbacker Causeway, weekend rides pushing the limits on open flat roads, and the kind of riding that will tell you real quick whether your gear is as good as it looks.
I’ll be putting the Reserve 57|64 Turbulent Aero through its paces and reporting back with everything — ride feel, crosswind handling at speed, setup experience, how they hold up in a real-world peloton, and whether that 8% aero improvement translates to something you can actually feel in the legs.
The full build reveal is coming soon. And this? This is just the beginning.
Stay tuned here at DwaynePedals.com and the YouTube channel for the full hyperbike build reveal. It’s going to be one for the books.
Check out the Reserve 57|64 Turbulent Aero: reservewheels.com
Transparency note: Wheels provided in partnership with Reserve. Opinions are always my own.
