HUNT 44_46 Aerodynamicist UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset

1274g Depth Width ext Width int size
F44/ R46 F31/ R30 22 mm 700c

Engineered for the all-round rider; the 44_46 Aerodynamicist UD Carbon Spoke Disc features advanced aero rim profiles, developed by HUNT’s in-house engineering team. For riders looking for industry-leading crosswind stability, the 44_46 Aerodynamicist delivers. Benefitting from optimised front and rear-specific rim profiles, this wheelset delivers the lowest aero to weight in its depth category, while still weighing in under 1280g.

Tyre size: Aerodynamically optimised for 28-30mm tyres. Wide, modern profile is ETRTO compliant with 25mm up to 50mm tyres.

Gear of the Year 2025

"We do live in a magical age where bike wheels can be this strong and this light at the same time."

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$2,540.65 AUD $2,989.00
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3-Year Warranty

All of our wheelsets are backed by a 3-year warranty when purchased directly from HUNT. Read more details here.

60-Day Returns

60-Day Ride & Return: Try your Hunt wheels for 60 days – ride them, test them, love them. Not happy? Return them for a full refund.

Worldwide Delivery

All our international wheelset orders are shipped with tracked and signed-for courier services from the UK. Shipping is calculated at checkout. Read more about international shipping here.

The Purpose.

The Purpose.

Elite UD Carbon Performance for the Australian Peloton

The HUNT 44_46 Aerodynamicist UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset represents the pinnacle of road racing technology, specifically engineered for the rider who demands maximum lateral stiffness and minimal weight. Utilising TaperLock UD carbon spoke technology, this wheelset offers a significant increase in responsiveness, making it perfect for the punchy attacks and steep gradients of the Adelaide Hills or the technical, winding descents of the Royal National Park. As a high-performance HUNT 44_46 Aerodynamicist UD Ccarbon Spoke Disc Wheelset, it provides the ultimate mechanical advantage for competitive Australian cyclists looking to dominate their local club championships.

The aerodynamic staggered rim profile is optimised for speed and stability, ensuring you can hold your line with confidence through the blustery crosswinds of Melbourne’s Beach Road or during high-speed descents in the Victorian Alps. By integrating UD carbon spokes, the HUNT 44_46 Aerodynamicist UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset significantly reduces peripheral weight compared to traditional steel-spoke counterparts, allowing for faster acceleration out of corners in a Sydney crit or on a summit finish at Mount Wellington. Designed to support wider tubeless-ready tyres, these wheels ensure that every watt is translated into forward momentum, delivering a professional-grade riding experience tailored for the diverse and challenging conditions of the Australian road scene.

Technology.

The HUNT 44_46 Aerodynamicist UD Carbon Spoke Disc wheels beat the competition in wind tunnel tests, cutting air resistance by 1.41 watts compared to the ENVE Foundation 45, which weighs 239g more (18.7% heavier). The new front wheel profile has less drag at high yaw by creating a sailing effect and managing airflow more efficiently. Click here to view engineering methodology and aerodynamic data in full.

For long rides, these wheels offer best-in-class stability in all wind conditions, giving you predictable handling and greater confidence. They also cut drag by 1.73 watts compared to the previous 44 Aerodynamicist model.

A wider 22mm internal rim creates an ideal shape with 28mm tyres, improving both aerodynamics and comfort while making cornering more stable. Despite being deeper than the previous model, these wheels weigh an impressive 1274g, thanks to advanced carbon fibre layup techniques.

Full Specs.

Rims
44.5mm deep front profile with a 31mm external width for ultimate aero performance. 46mm deep rear profile with a 30mm external width to reduce weight in turbulent air.  Lightweight rim layup strategy using T800 unidirectional carbon fibre with 3K weave reinforced spoke holes for ultimate wheelset performance.    Designed by HUNT’s in-house Engineering Team using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and then validated using wind tunnel testing. Aerodynamically optimised for a 28c-30c tyre.    The broad 22mm internal width provides good tyre support and volume for excellent grip and low rolling resistance. Hooked 22mm internal profile allows a wide range of tyres from 25mm-50mm to be fitted including tubeless or clincher tyres in line with ETRTO guidelines.  H-Lock bead-seat up-kick for secure tyre fitment.  Uni-directional carbon fibre rim finish with matte white decals. 
  • 44.5mm deep front profile with a 31mm external width for ultimate aero performance.
  • 46mm deep rear profile with a 30mm external width to reduce weight in turbulent air. 
  • Lightweight rim layup strategy using T800 unidirectional carbon fibre with 3K weave reinforced spoke holes for ultimate wheelset performance.   
  • Designed by HUNT’s in-house Engineering Team using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and then validated using wind tunnel testing.
  • Aerodynamically optimised for a 28c-30c tyre.   
  • The broad 22mm internal width provides good tyre support and volume for excellent grip and low rolling resistance.
  • Hooked 22mm internal profile allows a wide range of tyres from 25mm-50mm to be fitted including tubeless or clincher tyres in line with ETRTO guidelines. 
  • H-Lock bead-seat up-kick for secure tyre fitment. 
  • Uni-directional carbon fibre rim finish with matte white decals. 
Spokes
UD carbon fibre spokes are made from uni-directional carbon fibre weighing just 2.7g per spoke and nipple. Carbon spokes offer 6% more lateral responsiveness that the steel spoked version, which makes for a more responsive ride feel.   18 front (2 cross on rotor side, 1 cross on drive side). 20 rear (2 cross both sides). Keyed hub and spoke interface to prevent spoke twisting and creaking under high loads.   Non-interlaced. Aero profile.
  • UD carbon fibre spokes are made from uni-directional carbon fibre weighing just 2.7g per spoke and nipple. Carbon spokes offer 6% more lateral responsiveness that the steel spoked version, which makes for a more responsive ride feel.  
  • 18 front (2 cross on rotor side, 1 cross on drive side).
  • 20 rear (2 cross both sides).
  • Keyed hub and spoke interface to prevent spoke twisting and creaking under high loads.  
  • Non-interlaced.
  • Aero profile.
Nipples
TaperLock nipples secure spoke head to the hub.  Using a Nyloc insert to increase spoke security.   Square mandrel mounted at the rim end to prevent spoke twisting when truing/replacing.  Internal nipple for truing.  Black anodised finish. 
  • TaperLock nipples secure spoke head to the hub. 
  • Using a Nyloc insert to increase spoke security.  
  • Square mandrel mounted at the rim end to prevent spoke twisting when truing/replacing. 
  • Internal nipple for truing. 
  • Black anodised finish. 
Front Hub
Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.  7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle.  Polished anodised black finish with laser graphics.  Centre-lock disc mount. If you require a 6-bolt adaptor you can purchase it separately here. 
  • Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body. 
  • 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle. 
  • Polished anodised black finish with laser graphics. 
  • Centre-lock disc mount. If you require a 6-bolt adaptor you can purchase it separately here
Rear Hub
H_Ratchet 40t, dual sided ratchet rings, offer 9˚ of engagement.  Floating ratchet rings are contained as a cassette, for easy servicing and maintenance.  H_Ceramik freehub body reinforcement coating provides excellent durability and protects against cassette sprocket damage.  All freehub standards accounted for.  Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.  7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle for increased stiffness.  Polished anodised black finish with laser graphics.  Centre-lock disc mount. If you require a 6-bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here.
  • H_Ratchet 40t, dual sided ratchet rings, offer 9˚ of engagement. 
  • Floating ratchet rings are contained as a cassette, for easy servicing and maintenance. 
  • H_Ceramik freehub body reinforcement coating provides excellent durability and protects against cassette sprocket damage. 
  • All freehub standards accounted for. 
  • Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body. 
  • 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle for increased stiffness. 
  • Polished anodised black finish with laser graphics. 
  • Centre-lock disc mount. If you require a 6-bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here.
Bearings
Super smooth precision Enduro™ ABEC 5 stainless steel cartridge bearings. Enduro™ ABEC 5 bearings are designed specifically for bicycle applications as they offer the deepest grooves and largest balls possible in every size to increase bearing strength and durability. LLU dual full-contact seals to reduce bearing ingress from dirt and liquids for longer service life.  Cartridge design for convenient servicing.
  • Super smooth precision Enduro™ ABEC 5 stainless steel cartridge bearings. Enduro™ ABEC 5 bearings are designed specifically for bicycle applications as they offer the deepest grooves and largest balls possible in every size to increase bearing strength and durability.
  • LLU dual full-contact seals to reduce bearing ingress from dirt and liquids for longer service life. 
  • Cartridge design for convenient servicing.
Tyres Info
HUNT recommends a 25-35mm tyres for best performance, tyre widths between 25mm and 50mm are also safe to use.  Note: best performance is usually gained by using tyre pressures lower than the maximum, you can see our blog post about this, read here.  Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance. Also designed to work excellently with standard clincher tyres and inner tubes. You must not exceed the maximum tyre pressure limits set out in the table below or the maximum limit set by your tyre manufacturer if this is lower.
  • HUNT recommends a 25-35mm tyres for best performance, tyre widths between 25mm and 50mm are also safe to use. 
  • Note: best performance is usually gained by using tyre pressures lower than the maximum, you can see our blog post about this, read here
  • Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance. Also designed to work excellently with standard clincher tyres and inner tubes.
  • You must not exceed the maximum tyre pressure limits set out in the table below or the maximum limit set by your tyre manufacturer if this is lower.
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, 15x100mm Thru-Axle, 9x100mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x100mm  Rear: 12x142mm Thru-Axle, 12x135mm Thru-Axle, 10x135mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x135mm  *Shimano Microspline and Campagnolo CN3W is only available in 12x142mm. 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. 

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, 15x100mm Thru-Axle, 9x100mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x100mm 
  • Rear: 12x142mm Thru-Axle, 12x135mm Thru-Axle, 10x135mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x135mm 

*Shimano Microspline and Campagnolo CN3W is only available in 12x142mm.

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. 

High Specification Components.

No Compromise, Front & Rear Specific Rim Profiles

Taking the learnings from our Limitless Speed Project but utilising traditional manufacturing methods, the Aerodynamicist rim profiles deliver optimum aerodynamic benefit from wide rim profiles. The wide and far more 'blunted' spoke bed area, allows wind to flow in a more predictable pattern once separating from the rim providing a smooth and aerodynamically efficient package.

Reliable, Quick Engagement

The H_Ratchet freehub system offers smooth, quick, reliable 9˚ engagement with dual-sided ratchet rings for easy servicing. Designed for durability, the reinforced H_Ceramik coating protects against cassette damage, while the forged and CNC’d alloy body and 7075-T6 aluminium axle provide increased stiffness and strength.

UD Carbon Spokes

Weighing just 2.7g each, UD Carbon spokes can handle tightening forces of ~450kgf, allowing us to increase lateral responsiveness while significantly reducing weight across the wheelset. The high-frequency vibration absorption properties of carbon fibre further benefit ride feel by reducing road chatter. TaperLock technology allows for truing and adjustment.

Reliable, Low-Friction Enduro™ Bearings

Super smooth precision Enduro™ ABEC 5 stainless steel cartridge bearings. Enduro™ ABEC 5 bearings are designed specifically for bicycle applications as they offer the deepest grooves and largest balls possible in every size to increase bearing strength and durability.

All-Road Ready Resistance

Hunt road wheels all pass UCI impact testing standards. HUNT Wheels' road wheels must also undergo significantly elevated impact testing using a sharpened anvil and higher impact energies to better replicate pothole strikes compared to the flat UCI impact test pad.

UCI Approved

Approved by the UCI for racing.

What's in the box.

  • 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.

Warranty.

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 read here for full details.

Stated wheel weights: Our stated wheel weights reflect the wheelset only; without rim tape, tubeless valves or disc brake lock rings, as is industry standard. A 3% variance (lower or higher) in total system weight is normal for wheelset manufacturing.

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 the system is over 105kg then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly.

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Spares Available

Any spares for our wheelsets can be found on our website. If you need assistance, contact us and we can help you.

Worldwide Delivery

All our international wheelset orders are shipped with tracked and signed-for courier services from the UK. Shipping is calculated at checkout. Read more about international shipping here.

60 Day Ride and Return

We are so confident that you'll be happy with your Hunt Bike Wheels, that we offer a full 60 days to ride them.

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