Aerodynamic performance in a lightweight package. Accessible aero, trickled down from our Limitless wheels.

54 DEEP | 29 WIDE EXT | 20 WIDE INT | 1524G

The Purpose

The 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc benefits from the further trickle-down effect of HUNT's in-house engineering team's Aerodynamicist rim profiles, as first seen on the 48 Limitless Aero Disc. The rim used is the same as in the 54 UD Carbon Spoke Disc, but paired with conventional steel spokes.

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Aerodynamicist 29mm-wide rim, exclusively engineered and wind tunnel tested by HUNT's in-house engineering team, featuring a hooked & ETRTO-compliant tubeless-ready rim, designed for full clincher & tubeless tyre compatibility.

Includes FREE H_Care lifetime crash replacement for the first owners of these wheels. Read all about it here.

Following the release of our UD Carbon Spoke Disc range, many of you were asking if we could offer the Aerodynamicist rims found in that range with conventional steel spokes for usability & ease of maintenance.

As with all wheels featuring an Aerodynamicist profile, we've performed wind tunnel testing on the wheels to bring you the information on not only how these stack up against competitor wheelsets, but also how they sit within our range.

The Purpose

The 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc benefits from the further trickle-down effect of HUNT's in-house engineering team's Aerodynamicist rim profiles, as first seen on the 48 Limitless Aero Disc. The rim used is the same as in the 54 UD Carbon Spoke Disc, but paired with conventional steel spokes.

aerodynamicist_profile

Aerodynamicist 29mm-wide rim, exclusively engineered and wind tunnel tested by HUNT's in-house engineering team, featuring a hooked & ETRTO-compliant tubeless-ready rim, designed for full clincher & tubeless tyre compatibility.

Includes FREE H_Care lifetime crash replacement for the first owners of these wheels. Read all about it here.

Following the release of our UD Carbon Spoke Disc range, many of you were asking if we could offer the Aerodynamicist rims found in that range with conventional steel spokes for usability & ease of maintenance.

As with all wheels featuring an Aerodynamicist profile, we've performed wind tunnel testing on the wheels to bring you the information on not only how these stack up against competitor wheelsets, but also how they sit within our range.

Key Features

Aerodynamicist performance, now accessible

Rims | 700c Aerodynamicist disc-specific rim profiles, designed from the ground up. Toray T700/T800 carbon-fibre with a stronger ratio of T800 (T40) fibres to achieve greater strength-to-weight ratio. Unidirectional sidewalls with 3K weave bed and spoke areas. Tubeless-ready for lower weight, rolling resistance and better puncture protection.
Tyres | 20mm rim bed optimised for superior aerodynamic performance with a 25-28c tubeless tyre, but also very capable with a 23c. Tubeless-Ready. Also works excellently with clincher tyres and tubes.
Hubs | New Sprint SL straight-pull hubs. 15mm diameter 6066-T6 body and axle for supreme strength-to-weight. Circular dropout interface steps for added security in fitment. 3x treble-tooth pawls, resulting in just 7.5˚ engagement. Steel spline inserts to protect the cassette body. Center-lock brake mount. Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
Axles | Easily adaptable & we fit them for you. Fit all current axle sizes and are easy to change. Click here to see all axle sizes.
Hand-built | All of our wheels are built and finished by hand, inclusive of a full quality control inspection.
Included | Tubeless tape & valves, axle adapters (please fill in the simple form after checkout to select your required size).
Weight | 1524g
See the full specs here

The Experts' View

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Full Specs

Rims

Aerodynamicist profile, disc-specific & aerodynamically optimised for 25-28c tyres
Unidirectional T700/800 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes
29mm outer and 20mm internal, ideal for 23-50mm tyre widths
54mm depth
Hooked
H_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks, for easy and secure tubeless installation
Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics

Spokes

20 front and 24 rear laced 2 cross.
Aero Butted 2.0-2.2/0.95-2.0 then PSR section is 2.2.
Straight-pull for excellent torsional strength and direct power transfer
Cold drawn from high grade T302 (18/10) stainless steel wire by Sandvik Sweden
Patented Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement, butted again just before the spoke head providing more durability in high stress area.
Black stainless treatment

Nipples

Alloy square body for external adjustment and square head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning.
16mm length with washer for a strong connection to the spoke added durability
14 gauge
Black anodized finish

Tyres Info

Maximum tyre pressure for this rim is 100psi when used with 25-28mm tyres. 100 psi is more than enough for any rider on road. Click here to listen to a podcast exploring the science of why lower pressures were found to be faster by pro teams.
Maximum tyre pressures for other tyre sizes: 30mm - 32mm do not exceed 70psi, 33mm do not exceed 50psi, 35-45mm do not exceed 45psi, 45-50mm do not exceed 40psi.
Please do not exceed the maximum pressure stated on your tyre.
Suitable for tyres from 23mm up to 50mm wide.
Suitable tubeless road, gravel and CX tyres are available from a huge range of companies.

Axle Sizes

These wheels are available with all existing disc brake road bike axle adapter sizes. We fit the axles you need, just complete the simple form shown after checkout:

Front: 12x100mm Thru-Axle, 9x100mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x100mm
Rear: 12x142mm Thru-Axle, 12x135mm Thru-Axle, 10x135mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x135mm

If you are unsure what size your axles are don't worry it also includes the option to tell us your bike model and we will find out and then fit the correct axles, plus we're happy to change them later at our cost if you don't quite get it right. Please note; this form is shown after you have completed your order.

Front Hub

Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
Center-lock disc mount.
Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Hunt Race Season Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.

Rear Hub

7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy freehub body.
Steel Spline Insert freehub body reinforcement provides excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage to the freehub often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.
3x treble-tooth individually leaf sprung pawls with 48 teeth on the ratchet ring for fast 7.5 degree engagement and instant acceleration.
All freehub standards accounted for.

Hunt Race Season Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
Center-lock disc mount.
Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here

Bearings

High-grade Japanese EZO bearings.
Rear hub upgraded to even faster rolling LU/LB low-friction sealed internal face, dual sealed external face bearings.
Incredibly fast rolling.

Warranty, HUNT Rolling Road Tests & Weight Limits

These wheels come with H_CARE (Free Lifetime Crash Replacement) for the first owners. Read all about it here.

A full 3 years from purchase date warranty is offered to the original purchaser only on all HUNT wheels against material or workmanship defects, please click here to read full details.

All HUNT wheels models have to pass our harsh cobbled-rolling-road tests for rider weight limits, please see here for more details. Max system weight 125kg (system weight – total weight of fully kitted up rider, bike and luggage). If a rider is over 105Kgs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly and it is advisable to use tyres at max 90psi as this will reduce the fatigue on the wheelset. We are cyclists ourselves and do of course go above and beyond to offer excellent service if you ever do experience any issues. We carry full spares at very reasonable prices and offer complete support.

60 Day Ride & Return Period. We are certain you'll be impressed by the acceleration, low-weight, speed and durability of our wheels. We are cyclists and as such strive to offer class leading service and support. Buy with confidence, if for any reason you wish to return the wheels for a full refund of your order you can do so up to a full 60 days after you receive them whether they have been ridden or not. Please note we cannot offer refunds on wheels that have suffered from crash damage but do offer H_CARE (Free Lifetime Crash Replacement) on these wheels.

Reviews

Bike Magazine and Website Experts' Views

BikeRadar 4.5/5 Review

"Hunt has a well-earned reputation for producing top-performing wheelsets at competitive prices, and the 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc wheelset only reinforces that."

Road.cc Awards Finalist

"Overall, I really can't fault these wheels as long as you don't mind getting buffeted about a bit on windy days. They offer real world performance gains while being light enough to be used as an all-rounder, even on the climbs. You can't knock the price either."

In the Box

Contents

HUNT Black Shield tubeless tape fitted to wheels.
The axle adapters needed for your bike, just fill in the simple form shown after order completion, the form is also included in your order confirmation page.
Cassette spacer for 8/9/10 speed
Tubeless Valves
Quality control card signed by your wheel builder

BikeRadar 4.5 Review - Hunt 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset

BikeRadar 4.5/5 Review