Hunt Race Aero Wheelset
RE:NEW HUNT Race Aero Wheelset
RE:NEW HUNT Race Aero Wheelset
<h1>Bearings</h1><i>The heart of any wheel. Investing in them makes huge sense. We use high-grade precision smooth-rolling sealed cartridge bearings by Japanese experts EZO. This wheelset has three of the rear hub bearings upgraded to S&S low-friction LU/LB seals on the internal bearing face to further reduce rolling resistance whilst maintaining excellent sealing on the exposed faces.</i>
<h1>Spokes</h1><i>We chose the top-of-the-range Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement PSR XTRA models. These butted blade aero spokes are lighter and provide a greater degree of elasticity to maintain tensions longer and add fatigue resistance. PSR spokes feature the 2.2 width at the head providing more material in this high stress area. Nipples are 14mm alloy, anodized and come with a hex head so you can achieve precise tensioning. Combining components well is key which is why all HUNT wheels are hand-built.</i>
<h1>Hubs</h1><i>Precision machined straight pull hubs and spokes add strength and enhance power transfer meaning all your force pushes you forwards.</i>
<h1>Freehub Body</h1><i>Durability is a theme for HUNT as time and money you spend fixing is time and money you cannot spend riding or upgrading your bikes. As a result, we've developed the <em>H_CERAMIK</em> coating to provide excellent durability and protect against cassette sprocket damage often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.</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>Rims</h1><i>High-performance technology that will deliver you to the finish every time. A strong and super-lightweight 6061-T6 heat-treated rim features an aero rounded profile 27mm deep and wide at 23mm (18mm internal) for a great tyre profile with wider 25-32mm tyres, giving excellent grip and lower rolling resistance.</i>
<h1>Weight</h1><i>The consequence of the fanatical attention to detail is an outstandingly light 1479 gram wheelset weight. We can't promise you'll be the next Quintana but you will seriously notice the climbing and acceleration prowess of the Race Aero wheelset, don't tell your ride mates your secret.</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>Cycling Plus Best on Test</h1>
<h1>Bikes ETC Review</h1>
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Hunt Race Aero Wheelset
<h1>Bearings</h1><i>The heart of any wheel. Investing in them makes huge sense. We use high-grade precision smooth-rolling sealed cartridge bearings by Japanese experts EZO. This wheelset has three of the rear hub bearings upgraded to S&S low-friction LU/LB seals on the internal bearing face to further reduce rolling resistance whilst maintaining excellent sealing on the exposed faces.</i>
<h1>Spokes</h1><i>We chose the top-of-the-range Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement PSR XTRA models. These butted blade aero spokes are lighter and provide a greater degree of elasticity to maintain tensions longer and add fatigue resistance. PSR spokes feature the 2.2 width at the head providing more material in this high stress area. Nipples are 14mm alloy, anodized and come with a hex head so you can achieve precise tensioning. Combining components well is key which is why all HUNT wheels are hand-built.</i>
<h1>Hubs</h1><i>Precision machined straight pull hubs and spokes add strength and enhance power transfer meaning all your force pushes you forwards.</i>
<h1>Freehub Body</h1><i>Durability is a theme for HUNT as time and money you spend fixing is time and money you cannot spend riding or upgrading your bikes. As a result, we've developed the <em>H_CERAMIK</em> coating to provide excellent durability and protect against cassette sprocket damage often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.</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>Rims</h1><i>High-performance technology that will deliver you to the finish every time. A strong and super-lightweight 6061-T6 heat-treated rim features an aero rounded profile 27mm deep and wide at 23mm (18mm internal) for a great tyre profile with wider 25-32mm tyres, giving excellent grip and lower rolling resistance.</i>
<h1>Weight</h1><i>The consequence of the fanatical attention to detail is an outstandingly light 1479 gram wheelset weight. We can't promise you'll be the next Quintana but you will seriously notice the climbing and acceleration prowess of the Race Aero wheelset, don't tell your ride mates your secret.</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>Cycling Plus Best on Test</h1>
<h1>Bikes ETC Review</h1>

RE:NEW HUNT Race Aero Wheelset

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SUPER-LIGHT AERO ROAD WHEELSET READY FOR THE CLIMBS

27 Deep | 23 Wide Ext | 18 Wide Int | 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.

Key Features

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

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Full Specs

  • 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: 18 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.
      • 14mm length for a strong connection to the spoke.
      • 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
      • Suitable for tyres from 23mm up to 50mm wide.
      • Suitable tubeless road, gravel and CX tyres are available from a huge range of companies.

    • 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

      • Super smooth precision bearings with proprietary waterproof grease specially selected for even the worst weather.
      • 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 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

      Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless Tyres- 23, 25 or 28mm

      The 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.

      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

      "Out on the road, the Hunt wheels feel responsive, lively, comfortable and light – exactly what I’d hoped"

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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.

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      If you order your wheels before 3pm, we'll make sure they're sent out the same day.

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      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.

      ABOUT HUNT _

      HUNT Bike Wheels are a team of talented, passionate riders with a wealth of industry experience, and set out to bring you the latest, most practical, forward-thinking technology in all things round.

      Our mission is to serve devoted riders with the highest performing products, backed by best-in-class rider support.

      All of our wheels are built and finished by hand, inclusive of a full quality control inspection.