

Nearly New HUNT Race Aero Wheelset
27 Deep | 23 Wide | 1479g
SUPER-LIGHT AERO ROAD WHEELSET READY FOR THE CLIMBS
27 Deep | 23 Wide | 1479g
The Purpose
Hit the long climbs fast, push out of the saddle, attack the corners and lead the club-run pack on the flat. If these are your aims then the incredibly light Race Aero is designed specifically to maximise your riding performance. The upgraded straight pull hubs and spokes reduce weight, add strength and respond instantly to your accelerations.
The Purpose
Hit the long climbs fast, push out of the saddle, attack the corners and lead the club-run pack on the flat. If these are your aims then the incredibly light Race Aero is designed specifically to maximise your riding performance. The upgraded straight pull hubs and spokes reduce weight, add strength and respond instantly to your accelerations.
Tubeless Tyre Fitting Option
We can fit tubeless tyres (including sealant) to your wheels for free.
The wheels are also designed to work excellently with clincher tyres and tubes. See tyre fitting options here.
Maximum tyre pressure for this rim is 120psi when used with an inner tube and 100psi when running the wheel set-up tubeless. Maximum tyre pressures for other tyre sizes: 30mm do not exceed 70psi, 33mm do not exceed 50psi, 35-45mm do not exceed 40psi, 46mm+ do not exceed 35psi. 100psi is more than enough for any rider on road. Please do not exceed the maximum pressure stated on your tyre. Click here to listen to a podcast exploring the science of why lower pressures were found to be faster by pro teams.
Specs Overview
The Wheelset That Will Put Your Bike in the Featherweight Category
- Rims | 6061-T6 Heat treated. 27mm deep semi-aero. 18 internal and 23 external mm width.
- Tyres | Designed with a wide 18mm rim bed to create a wider tyre profile. Great with 700x23mm tyres but ideal for 25, 28 and cross tyres up to 45c. Also works excellently with clincher tyres and tubes.
- Hubs | HUNT Race Straight-Pull with 10° RapidEngage 4-pawl freehub, with H_CERAMIK coating for enhanced durability.
- QR | HUNT Race Season super-light with heat-treated alloy/brass cam plate actuation and stainless steel springs.
- See the full specs here
- Weight | 1479g
More Tech
Rims
- Tubeless-ready – designed to work excellently with normal clincher tyres and tubes or tubeless tyres. Hunt Black Shield tubeless rim tape fitted.
- 6061-T6 super-light heat-treated aluminium alloy.
- 23mm outer and 18mm inner width ideal for 23-34mm tyre widths.
- 27mm deep rounded aero section.
- Precision machined rim brake track.
- Matt black anodized finish with matt white heated decals for excellent durability.
Spokes
- Front: 20 spokes laced radially - Aero triple-butted profile
- Butted 2.0-2.0/0.95-2.0 then PSR section is 2.2.
- Rear: 24 spokes laced 2 cross drive-side and radially non-drive side.
- Butted 2.0-2.0/0.95-2.0 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. Square spoke key included.
- 14mm length for a strong connection to the spoke.
- 14 gauge
- Black anodized finish
Tyres Info
- Maximum tyre pressure for this rim is 120psi when used with an inner tube and 100psi when running the wheel set-up tubeless. Please do not exceed the maximum pressure stated on your tyre.
- Maximum tyre pressures for other tyre sizes 30mm do not exceed 70psi, 33mm do not exceed 50psi, 35-45mm do not exceed 40psi, 46mm+ do not exceed 35psi.
- 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 including Schwalbe, Hutchinson, Panaracer, Maxxis and many more. Schwalbe Pro One 25mm tyre weighs just 255g, is tubeless ready and is Schwalbe's class leading clincher racing tyre.
Front Hub
- 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
- 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy freehub body.
- H_CERAMIK freehub body reinforcement coating provides excellent durability and protects against cassette sprocket damage to the freehub often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.
- 4 pawl, 10° engagement.
- All freehub standards accounted for, including:
- Shimano/SRAM
- Campagnolo
- SRAM XD Driver
- SRAM XDR Driver
- Circular machined dropout interface steps for added stiffness.
- Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
- 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
- Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Bearings
- High-grade by EZO Japan and S&S.
- Sealed cartridge replaceable units.
- Rear hub upgraded to even faster rolling S&S LU/LB low-friction sealed internal face, dual sealed external face bearings.
- Incredibly fast rolling
Quick-Releases
- 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.
Warranty, HUNT Rolling Road Tests & Weight Limits
A full 3 years from purchase date warranty is offered to the original purchaser only on all Hunt bike 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. 100kgs is the upper recommended rider weight limit for these wheels. Please include the weight of any luggage in your total rider weight when choosing the correct wheels. If a rider is over 90Kgs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly and it is advisable to use Tyres at max 100psi 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 a crash replacement discount.
Tubeless Tyre Fitting Options
These are only some of the options you can have fitted on your wheels. To see the full range, click here
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Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless Tyres- 23, 25 or 28mmThe Schwalbe Tubeless road tyres consistently win plaudits from journalists and customers alike. We have been testing them for a long time and have been very impressed. The One Pro's are Schwalbe's top of the range tyres and feature their triple compound tread so you get extremely low rolling-resistance combined with excellent grip and durability. |
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Hutchinson Fusion 5 Galactik Tubeless-Ready Tyres - 25mmBicycle Rolling Resistance review | 5/5 'incredibly low rolling resistance with exceptional durability'The Fusion 5 Galactik Tubeless comes in near the top of the chart, just behind the Corsa Speed and Grand Prix TT which are time-trial tyres that have a tread thickness of less than 2 mm. |
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Continental GP5000 TL - 25 or 28mmThe best allrounder in the field, brought to a whole new performance level. Ride faster, more comfortable and with increased puncture protection. Made to make you better. The Tubeless option of the regular Grand Prix 5000 model. |
Reviews
Bike Magazine and Website Experts' Views
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BEST IN TEST 10/10"Pick up is fast through the steel-reinforced freehub and they spin up to speed quickly and effortlessly." |
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Hunt Race Aero Review |
In the Box
Contents
- Front wheel and Rear Wheels with HUNT Black Shield tubeless tape fitted
- Pair quick-releases
- Cassette spacer for 8/9/10 speed
- Tubeless Valves
- Pillar spoke key for hex and square fitment
- HUNT aero spoke holder - anti-scuff coated steel
- Spare of each spoke plus nipples
- Quality control card signed by your wheel builder
SUPER-LIGHT AERO ROAD WHEELSET READY FOR THE CLIMBS
27 Deep | 23 Wide | 1479g
The Purpose
Hit the long climbs fast, push out of the saddle, attack the corners and lead the club-run pack on the flat. If these are your aims then the incredibly light Race Aero is designed specifically to maximise your riding performance. The upgraded straight pull hubs and spokes reduce weight, add strength and respond instantly to your accelerations.
The Purpose
Hit the long climbs fast, push out of the saddle, attack the corners and lead the club-run pack on the flat. If these are your aims then the incredibly light Race Aero is designed specifically to maximise your riding performance. The upgraded straight pull hubs and spokes reduce weight, add strength and respond instantly to your accelerations.
Tubeless Tyre Fitting Option
We can fit tubeless tyres (including sealant) to your wheels for free.
The wheels are also designed to work excellently with clincher tyres and tubes. See tyre fitting options here.
Maximum tyre pressure for this rim is 120psi when used with an inner tube and 100psi when running the wheel set-up tubeless. Maximum tyre pressures for other tyre sizes: 30mm do not exceed 70psi, 33mm do not exceed 50psi, 35-45mm do not exceed 40psi, 46mm+ do not exceed 35psi. 100psi is more than enough for any rider on road. Please do not exceed the maximum pressure stated on your tyre. Click here to listen to a podcast exploring the science of why lower pressures were found to be faster by pro teams.
Specs Overview
The Wheelset That Will Put Your Bike in the Featherweight Category
- Rims | 6061-T6 Heat treated. 27mm deep semi-aero. 18 internal and 23 external mm width.
- Tyres | Designed with a wide 18mm rim bed to create a wider tyre profile. Great with 700x23mm tyres but ideal for 25, 28 and cross tyres up to 45c. Also works excellently with clincher tyres and tubes.
- Hubs | HUNT Race Straight-Pull with 10° RapidEngage 4-pawl freehub, with H_CERAMIK coating for enhanced durability.
- QR | HUNT Race Season super-light with heat-treated alloy/brass cam plate actuation and stainless steel springs.
- See the full specs here
- Weight | 1479g
More Tech
Rims
- Tubeless-ready – designed to work excellently with normal clincher tyres and tubes or tubeless tyres. Hunt Black Shield tubeless rim tape fitted.
- 6061-T6 super-light heat-treated aluminium alloy.
- 23mm outer and 18mm inner width ideal for 23-34mm tyre widths.
- 27mm deep rounded aero section.
- Precision machined rim brake track.
- Matt black anodized finish with matt white heated decals for excellent durability.
Spokes
- Front: 20 spokes laced radially - Aero triple-butted profile
- Butted 2.0-2.0/0.95-2.0 then PSR section is 2.2.
- Rear: 24 spokes laced 2 cross drive-side and radially non-drive side.
- Butted 2.0-2.0/0.95-2.0 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. Square spoke key included.
- 14mm length for a strong connection to the spoke.
- 14 gauge
- Black anodized finish
Tyres Info
- Maximum tyre pressure for this rim is 120psi when used with an inner tube and 100psi when running the wheel set-up tubeless. Please do not exceed the maximum pressure stated on your tyre.
- Maximum tyre pressures for other tyre sizes 30mm do not exceed 70psi, 33mm do not exceed 50psi, 35-45mm do not exceed 40psi, 46mm+ do not exceed 35psi.
- 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 including Schwalbe, Hutchinson, Panaracer, Maxxis and many more. Schwalbe Pro One 25mm tyre weighs just 255g, is tubeless ready and is Schwalbe's class leading clincher racing tyre.
Front Hub
- 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
- 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy freehub body.
- H_CERAMIK freehub body reinforcement coating provides excellent durability and protects against cassette sprocket damage to the freehub often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.
- 4 pawl, 10° engagement.
- All freehub standards accounted for, including:
- Shimano/SRAM
- Campagnolo
- SRAM XD Driver
- SRAM XDR Driver
- Circular machined dropout interface steps for added stiffness.
- Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
- 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
- Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Bearings
- High-grade by EZO Japan and S&S.
- Sealed cartridge replaceable units.
- Rear hub upgraded to even faster rolling S&S LU/LB low-friction sealed internal face, dual sealed external face bearings.
- Incredibly fast rolling
Quick-Releases
- 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.
Warranty, HUNT Rolling Road Tests & Weight Limits
A full 3 years from purchase date warranty is offered to the original purchaser only on all Hunt bike 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. 100kgs is the upper recommended rider weight limit for these wheels. Please include the weight of any luggage in your total rider weight when choosing the correct wheels. If a rider is over 90Kgs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly and it is advisable to use Tyres at max 100psi 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 a crash replacement discount.
Tubeless Tyre Fitting Options
These are only some of the options you can have fitted on your wheels. To see the full range, click here
![]() |
Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless Tyres- 23, 25 or 28mmThe Schwalbe Tubeless road tyres consistently win plaudits from journalists and customers alike. We have been testing them for a long time and have been very impressed. The One Pro's are Schwalbe's top of the range tyres and feature their triple compound tread so you get extremely low rolling-resistance combined with excellent grip and durability. |
![]() |
Hutchinson Fusion 5 Galactik Tubeless-Ready Tyres - 25mmBicycle Rolling Resistance review | 5/5 'incredibly low rolling resistance with exceptional durability'The Fusion 5 Galactik Tubeless comes in near the top of the chart, just behind the Corsa Speed and Grand Prix TT which are time-trial tyres that have a tread thickness of less than 2 mm. |
![]() |
Continental GP5000 TL - 25 or 28mmThe best allrounder in the field, brought to a whole new performance level. Ride faster, more comfortable and with increased puncture protection. Made to make you better. The Tubeless option of the regular Grand Prix 5000 model. |
Reviews
Bike Magazine and Website Experts' Views
![]() |
BEST IN TEST 10/10"Pick up is fast through the steel-reinforced freehub and they spin up to speed quickly and effortlessly." |
![]() |
Hunt Race Aero Review |
In the Box
Contents
- Front wheel and Rear Wheels with HUNT Black Shield tubeless tape fitted
- Pair quick-releases
- Cassette spacer for 8/9/10 speed
- Tubeless Valves
- Pillar spoke key for hex and square fitment
- HUNT aero spoke holder - anti-scuff coated steel
- Spare of each spoke plus nipples
- Quality control card signed by your wheel builder
Nearly New HUNT Race Aero Wheelset
27 Deep | 23 Wide | 1479g
FREE World-wide shipping on wheels
Order by 3pm for Next Day delivery** (if shown in-stock)
60 day ride & return period
Please don't miss out, order now. Our wheels are in high demand due to their unique superior specifications and excellent reviews. Please be aware that we are working hard to meet demand. Unfortunately sales often outstrip supply, so please order now to avoid disappointment.
*UK if shown in-stock, International orders 2-7 days. Please allow 3 working days for tyre fitting if required.











