HUNT 36 UD Carbon Spoke Wheelset
<h1>Hubs</h1><i>Carbon spoke optimised TaperLock SPRINT hubs add strength and enhance power transfer meaning all your force pushes you forwards. Large 15mm diameter hub axles for sprinting and out-of-saddle climbing responsiveness. Circular dropout interface steps add extra stiffness.</i>
<h1>Spokes</h1><i>Incredibly strong (achieving over 450kgf per spoke) TaperLock UD carbon spokes offering 30% increase in stiffness against steel ones. Only 2.7g per spoke. Due to the TaperLock technology, these spokes can be trued easily using a spoke key from within the rim bed.</i>
<h1>Rims</h1><i>Using an adaptive filament winding process, which varies thickness and orientation across the rim, these rims achieve a very light weight and excellent transmission of force from the spoke to the rest of the rim. The process also provides additional material to create high strength at the spoke areas while minimising unnecessary weight between the spokes. They are wide at 26mm (19mm int.) which creates a great tyre profile, resulting in excellent grip and lower rolling resistance.</i>
<h1>Rim Surface</h1><i>High TG resin provides extremely reliable braking and durability for longer descents. We lab test all our rims to very high braking temp (200 C) to push their limits. The high temp resins used for our Griptec Braking surfaces and rims are designed and perform to extremely high levels of braking heat build-up. We also ride test our rim brake wheels in the Alps to ensure the wheels are put through their paces on long, steep and fast descents.</i>
<h1>Tyres</h1><i>At HUNT, we enjoy the puncture resistance and grip benefits of tubeless on our every-day rides so we wanted to allow our customers the same option. Of course, all of our tubeless-ready wheels are designed to work perfectly with clincher tyres and inner tubes too.</i>
<h1>Weight</h1><i>The consequence of the fanatical attention to detail is an outstandingly light 1295g wheelset weight in a lightning fast stiff aero package. We've enjoyed free wheeling in the pack whilst all others are pedalling, is it cheating?</i>
<h1>Rim Bed</h1><i>H-Lock is our tubeless-ready rim bed profile with up-kicks to the shoulders of the tubeless steps which help to create a great rim-well seal for first installation and easy sealing of tubeless tyres. The H-Lock profile also locks the beads in place more securely once seated. This is especially important when running lower pressures or riding off-road.</i>
<h1>Skewers</h1><i>The little details matter, the HUNT Race Season quick-release skewers use brass for the cam, which has self lubricating properties. We have also upgraded to stainless steel springs in order to prevent rusting.</i>”
<h1>Dream Build</h1><i>Hunter Kelly's Affinity</i>
<h1>Hubs</h1><i>Carbon spoke optimised TaperLock SPRINT hubs add strength and enhance power transfer meaning all your force pushes you forwards. Large 15mm diameter hub axles for sprinting and out-of-saddle climbing responsiveness. Circular dropout interface steps add extra stiffness.</i>
<h1>Spokes</h1><i>Incredibly strong (achieving over 450kgf per spoke) TaperLock UD carbon spokes offering 30% increase in stiffness against steel ones. Only 2.7g per spoke. Due to the TaperLock technology, these spokes can be trued easily using a spoke key from within the rim bed.</i>
<h1>Rims</h1><i>Using an adaptive filament winding process, which varies thickness and orientation across the rim, these rims achieve a very light weight and excellent transmission of force from the spoke to the rest of the rim. The process also provides additional material to create high strength at the spoke areas while minimising unnecessary weight between the spokes. They are wide at 26mm (19mm int.) which creates a great tyre profile, resulting in excellent grip and lower rolling resistance.</i>
<h1>Rim Surface</h1><i>High TG resin provides extremely reliable braking and durability for longer descents. We lab test all our rims to very high braking temp (200 C) to push their limits. The high temp resins used for our Griptec Braking surfaces and rims are designed and perform to extremely high levels of braking heat build-up. We also ride test our rim brake wheels in the Alps to ensure the wheels are put through their paces on long, steep and fast descents.</i>
<h1>Tyres</h1><i>At HUNT, we enjoy the puncture resistance and grip benefits of tubeless on our every-day rides so we wanted to allow our customers the same option. Of course, all of our tubeless-ready wheels are designed to work perfectly with clincher tyres and inner tubes too.</i>
<h1>Weight</h1><i>The consequence of the fanatical attention to detail is an outstandingly light 1295g wheelset weight in a lightning fast stiff aero package. We've enjoyed free wheeling in the pack whilst all others are pedalling, is it cheating?</i>
<h1>Rim Bed</h1><i>H-Lock is our tubeless-ready rim bed profile with up-kicks to the shoulders of the tubeless steps which help to create a great rim-well seal for first installation and easy sealing of tubeless tyres. The H-Lock profile also locks the beads in place more securely once seated. This is especially important when running lower pressures or riding off-road.</i>
<h1>Skewers</h1><i>The little details matter, the HUNT Race Season quick-release skewers use brass for the cam, which has self lubricating properties. We have also upgraded to stainless steel springs in order to prevent rusting.</i>”
<h1>Dream Build</h1><i>Hunter Kelly's Affinity</i>

HUNT 36 UD Carbon Spoke Wheelset

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1295g Depth Width ext Width int size
36 mm 26 mm 19 mm 700c

The ultimate wheelset for mountainous riding. Aero, wide, ultra-lightweight, seriously fast for climbs and descents alike. UD carbon spokes reduce weight and road vibration while increasing lateral responsiveness by 6%.

Tyre size: Optimized for 25 to 28mm tyres; work well with 23mm up to 40mm.

CyclingWeekly 9/10 Review

"...true performance orientated hoops, which are impressive off the mark and superbly responsive on hills. "
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The Purpose _

The Purpose _

With up to a 30.16% reduction in lateral flex over equivalent steel spoked wheelsets, the 36 UD Carbon Spoke wheels have been engineered to provide you a significant increase in stiffness, as well an impressively low sub 1300g weight.

Using an innovative construction method, the 36 UD Carbon Spoke wheelset offers carbon spokes that are held purely mechanically, with no bonding required. We call this TaperLock, and it allows for carbon spokes that can be trued and maintained just like a normal steel spoke. The TaperLock UD Carbon spokes are incredibly strong achieving over 450kgf (kilograms force per spoke) maximum tensile strength. This compares to leading steel spokes, which only reach 300 kgf. The innovative filament wound rims feature spoke area reinforcement, creating strength where it's needed most while saving vital grams everywhere else.

KEY FEATURES_

<h1>Rims</h1><i>Using an adaptive filament winding process, which varies thickness and orientation across the rim, these rims achieve a very light weight and excellent transmission of force from the spoke to the rest of the rim. The process also provides additional material to create high strength at the spoke areas while minimising unnecessary weight between the spokes. They are wide at 26mm (19mm int.) which creates a great tyre profile, resulting in excellent grip and lower rolling resistance.</i>

Rims 

Adaptive filament wound rim structure. Smart spoke hole reinforcement. Toray T700/T800 carbon-fibre. Griptec friction brake-track with 3K reinforcement for excellent braking and durability.

<h1>Hubs</h1><i>Carbon spoke optimised TaperLock SPRINT hubs add strength and enhance power transfer meaning all your force pushes you forwards. Large 15mm diameter hub axles for sprinting and out-of-saddle climbing responsiveness. Circular dropout interface steps add extra stiffness.</i>

Hubs 

Carbon Spoke optimised TaperLock SPRINT hubs, 15mm diameter 7075-T6 axle. Circular dropout interface steps for added stiffness. 3x treble-tooth pawl engagement for instant acceleration. Engagement angle of just 7.5°. Steel spline insert to protect the cassette body.

<h1>Spokes</h1><i>Incredibly strong (achieving over 450kgf per spoke) TaperLock UD carbon spokes offering 30% increase in stiffness against steel ones. Only 2.7g per spoke. Due to the TaperLock technology, these spokes can be trued easily using a spoke key from within the rim bed.</i>

UD Carbon Spokes

Ultra-high strength TaperLock UD carbon spokes, offering 30% increase in stiffness against the 36 Carbon Wide Aero.

TECHNOLOGY _

Filament Wound Rims with Spoke Area Reinforcement.

The rims are laid up by an adaptive filament winding process, which varies the layup thickness and orientation across the rim. The layup pattern places fibres aligned in a series of increasing angles radiating from the spoke hole up to the tyre bed. This technology optimises the transmission of force from the spoke to the rest of the rim, and provides additional material to create high strength at the spoke area while minimising unnecessary weight between the spokes. Wide rims with a U-profile provide great handling and reduce drag across multiple wind yaw-angles. Of course, they are also tubeless-ready.

Full Specs _

Rims
Adaptive filament wound rims, allowing us to engineer strength into the high stress spoke areas where it is most needed, and allow for lightness where it isn't. Toray T700/T800 unidirectional and 3K weave carbon-fibre with 3K weave bed and spoke areas. 26mm outer and 19mm inner width. 36mm depth, with wide rounded aero section. Hooked. Griptec brake-track. Please note: These wheels are only tested with the brake pads supplied and are specific to carbon wheels. Two sets are included with the wheel purchase and additional can be purchased here. Suitable for both wet and dry conditions. HUNT Black Shield tubeless rim tape fitted.
  • Adaptive filament wound rims, allowing us to engineer strength into the high stress spoke areas where it is most needed, and allow for lightness where it isn't.
  • Toray T700/T800 unidirectional and 3K weave carbon-fibre with 3K weave bed and spoke areas.
  • 26mm outer and 19mm inner width.
  • 36mm depth, with wide rounded aero section.
  • Hooked.
  • Griptec brake-track. Please note: These wheels are only tested with the brake pads supplied and are specific to carbon wheels. Two sets are included with the wheel purchase and additional can be purchased here. Suitable for both wet and dry conditions.
  • HUNT Black Shield tubeless rim tape fitted.
Spokes
Bladed UD carbon fibre spokes with incredibly high strength, stiffness and weighing only 2.7g per spoke. Front: 16 spokes laced radially - aero profile. Rear: 21 spokes laced 2 cross drive-side and radially non-drive side.
  • Bladed UD carbon fibre spokes with incredibly high strength, stiffness and weighing only 2.7g per spoke.
  • Front: 16 spokes laced radially - aero profile.
  • Rear: 21 spokes laced 2 cross drive-side and radially non-drive side.
Nipples
Square mandrel mounted at the rim end to prevent spoke twisting when truing/replacing. Internal nipple for truing. Black anodized finish.
  • Square mandrel mounted at the rim end to prevent spoke twisting when truing/replacing.
  • Internal nipple for truing.
  • Black anodized finish.
Front Hub
TaperLock spoke interface. Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body. 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles. Circular machined dropout interface steps for added stiffness. Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
  • TaperLock spoke interface.
  • Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
  • 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
  • Circular machined dropout interface steps for added stiffness.
  • Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Rear Hub
TaperLock spoke interface. Circular machined dropout interface steps for added stiffness. 3x treble-tooth pawl engagement for instant acceleration - 7.5 degrees engagement. 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy freehub body. Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body. 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles. Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics. Steel Spline insert freehub body reinforcement provides excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage. All freehub standards accounted for.
  • TaperLock spoke interface.
  • Circular machined dropout interface steps for added stiffness.
  • 3x treble-tooth pawl engagement for instant acceleration - 7.5 degrees engagement.
  • 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy freehub body.
  • Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
  • 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
  • Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
  • Steel Spline insert freehub body reinforcement provides excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage.
  • All freehub standards accounted for.
Bearings
Super smooth precision bearings with proprietary waterproof grease specially selected for even the worst weather. Sealed cartridge replaceable units. Upgraded to low-friction seals to further reduce rolling resistance. Incredibly fast rolling.
  • Super smooth precision bearings with proprietary waterproof grease specially selected for even the worst weather.
  • Sealed cartridge replaceable units.
  • Upgraded to low-friction seals to further reduce rolling resistance.
  • Incredibly fast rolling.
Tyres Info
For best performance, we recommend 28mm tyres. These wheels are also compatible with tyre widths between 22mm and 47mm.  Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance.  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. Note: best performance is usually gained by using tyre pressures lower than the maximum, you can see our blog post about this, read here. 
  • For best performance, we recommend 28mm tyres. These wheels are also compatible with tyre widths between 22mm and 47mm. 
  • Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance. 
  • 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.
  • Note: best performance is usually gained by using tyre pressures lower than the maximum, you can see our blog post about this, read here. 
Axle Sizes
HUNT Super-light Race Season design, only 33g front and 37g rear 7075-T6 heat-treated alloy lever, head and nut. Brass cam plate actuation. 1000kgf tested high-strength cro-moly spindles. Corrosion resistant stainless steel springs. Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
  • HUNT Super-light Race Season design, only 33g front and 37g rear
  • 7075-T6 heat-treated alloy lever, head and nut.
  • Brass cam plate actuation.
  • 1000kgf tested high-strength cro-moly spindles.
  • Corrosion resistant stainless steel springs.
  • Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.

HIGH SPECIFICATION COMPONENTS _
Rims

Using an adaptive filament winding process, which varies thickness and orientation across the rim, these rims achieve a very light weight and excellent transmission of force from the spoke to the rest of the rim. The process also provides additional material to create high strength at the spoke areas while minimising unnecessary weight between the spokes. They are wide at 26mm (19mm int.), which creates a great tyre profile, resulting in excellent grip and lower rolling resistance. High TG resin provides extremely reliable braking and durability for longer descents. We lab test all our rims to very high braking temp (200°C) to push their limits. The high temp resins used for our Griptec braking surfaces and rims are designed and perform to extremely high levels of braking heat build-up. We also ride test our rim brake wheels in the Alps to ensure the wheels are put through their paces on long, steep and fast descents.

<h1>Hubs</h1><i>Carbon spoke optimised TaperLock SPRINT hubs add strength and enhance power transfer meaning all your force pushes you forwards. Large 15mm diameter hub axles for sprinting and out-of-saddle climbing responsiveness. Circular dropout interface steps add extra stiffness.</i>
Hubs

Carbon spoke optimised TaperLock SPRINT hubs add strength and enhance power transfer meaning all your force pushes you forwards. Large 15mm diameter hub axles for sprinting and out-of-saddle climbing responsiveness. Circular dropout interface steps add extra stiffness.
Freehub Body

Featuring a 3 multi-point pawls with 3 teeth each and a 48 tooth ratchet ring results in an impressively low 7.5° engagement angle and excellent resistance to wear under heavy loads. The Sprint freehub has strong individual pawl springs which engage quicker. There is also a steel spline insert reinforcement to provide excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.

<h1>Spokes</h1><i>Incredibly strong (achieving over 450kgf per spoke) TaperLock UD carbon spokes offering 30% increase in stiffness against steel ones. Only 2.7g per spoke. Due to the TaperLock technology, these spokes can be trued easily using a spoke key from within the rim bed.</i>
Spokes

Incredibly strong (achieving over 450kgf per spoke) TaperLock UD carbon spokes offering 30% increase in stiffness against steel ones. Only 2.7g per spoke. Due to the TaperLock technology, these spokes can be trued easily using a spoke key from within the rim bed.
Tyres

At HUNT, we enjoy the puncture resistance and grip benefits of tubeless on our every-day rides so we wanted to allow our customers the same option. Of course, all of our tubeless-ready wheels are designed to work perfectly with clincher tyres and inner tubes too.

Expert Reviews.

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CyclingWeekly 9/10 Review

"...true performance orientated hoops, which are impressive off the mark and superbly responsive on hills. "

What's in the box _

  • Front and Rear Wheels fitted with HUNT Black Shield tubeless tape.
  • Pair of quick-release skewers.
  • 2 pairs of Griptec brake pads by Brakco.
  • Cassette spacer for 8/9/10 speed.
  • 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 (4 years on CeramicSpeed bearings*) 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.  *Must be registered with CeramicSpeed

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 125 kg (system weight – total weight of fully kitted up rider, bike and luggage). If the system is over 105 kg then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly.

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