HUNT Race Aero Wide Wheelset
HUNT Race Aero Wide Wheelset
HUNT Race Aero Wide 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>Rims</h1><i>We've pushed the boundaries and added even more width and depth for extra grip, low aero drag and low rolling resistance. 24mm wide and 31mm deep rounded profile rim made from an enriched alloy that builds into a sub 1500g wheelset. HFR+ alloy is a material that uses a heat-treatment process which delivers outstanding weight, stiffness and durability meaning rims can be wider and deeper for better aero performance and yet remain super-light for excellent climbing and acceleration.</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>Rim Profile</h1>
<h1>Weight</h1><i>The consequence of the fanatic attention to detail is a very low 1496 gram wheelset weight especially for this aero depth and width combination. These wheels deliver your potential and then some,. Go on push even harder, they will reward you.</i>
<h1>Nipples</h1><i>Lightweight alloy nipples are the right decision to make for a high-performance wheelset where weight matters, plus we use longer 14mm nipples to provide great strength and a long thread connection with the spokes. The nipples also feature square bodies with a hex head (hex spoke key provided with the wheels) to allow ease of tensioning and maintenance.</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>UCI Approved</h1>
<h1>Dream Build</h1><i>Taylor Jones' Cannondale Caad 12</i>
36% off
HUNT Race Aero Wide Wheelset
HUNT Race Aero Wide Wheelset
HUNT Race Aero Wide 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>Rims</h1><i>We've pushed the boundaries and added even more width and depth for extra grip, low aero drag and low rolling resistance. 24mm wide and 31mm deep rounded profile rim made from an enriched alloy that builds into a sub 1500g wheelset. HFR+ alloy is a material that uses a heat-treatment process which delivers outstanding weight, stiffness and durability meaning rims can be wider and deeper for better aero performance and yet remain super-light for excellent climbing and acceleration.</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>Rim Profile</h1>
<h1>Weight</h1><i>The consequence of the fanatic attention to detail is a very low 1496 gram wheelset weight especially for this aero depth and width combination. These wheels deliver your potential and then some,. Go on push even harder, they will reward you.</i>
<h1>Nipples</h1><i>Lightweight alloy nipples are the right decision to make for a high-performance wheelset where weight matters, plus we use longer 14mm nipples to provide great strength and a long thread connection with the spokes. The nipples also feature square bodies with a hex head (hex spoke key provided with the wheels) to allow ease of tensioning and maintenance.</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>UCI Approved</h1>
<h1>Dream Build</h1><i>Taylor Jones' Cannondale Caad 12</i>

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31 Deep | 24 Wide Ext | 19 Wide Int | 1496g

The Purpose

Stretch the gaps and burn the legs of your riding compatriots with incredible fast riding performance. You will take the corners faster and tighter than ever before due to the 24mm rim width opening out your tyre profile and providing incredible grip.

The wide rim, working with a 25 or 28c tyre, will eat up rough roads allowing you to hold your line and carry your speed. The upgraded straight pull hubs and spokes reduce weight, add strength and respond instantly to your accelerations.

The Purpose

Stretch the gaps and burn the legs of your riding compatriots with incredible fast riding performance. You will take the corners faster and tighter than ever before due to the 24mm rim width opening out your tyre profile and providing incredible grip.

The wide rim, working with a 25 or 28c tyre, will eat up rough roads allowing you to hold your line and carry your speed. The upgraded straight pull hubs and spokes reduce weight, add strength and respond instantly to your accelerations.

Key Features

The super-wide, seriously-light, aero-beating 31mm deep road wheelset

  • Rims | Our HFR Alloy+ rims are constructed using a heat treatment process, delivering far higher fatigue resistance than 6061-T6. High-polished aluminium finish. 31mm deep. 19mm internal and 24mm external width, creating an excellent tyre profile for wide road tyres and cross tyres up to 45c.
  • Tyres | Designed with a wide 19mm rim bed to create a wider tyre profile. Great with 700x23mm tyres but ideal for 25, 28 and cross tyres. 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 | 1496g
  • UCI Approved

The Experts' View

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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.
    • HFR Alloy+ rims constructed using a heat treatment process, delivering far higher fatigue resistance than 6061-T6.
    • 24mm outer and 19mm inner width ideal for 23-34mm tyre widths.
    • 31mm 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: 21 spokes laced 2 cross.
      • Asymmetric spoke gauges on rear wheel creates a more stable wheel build.
      • Drive side - butted 2.0-2.2/0.95-2.0 then PSR section is 2.2.
      • Non-drive side - 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.
      • 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. 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 100 psi is more than enough for any rider on road.
      • The maximum pressure of your tyre may be lower than the maximum pressure for the rim - never exceed the maximum pressure written on the side of 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
      • Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
      • 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles, 12mm front, 15mm rear.
      • 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 minimum 25mm 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.

      Want to add tubeless tyres?

      We can supply or fit tubeless tyres (including sealant) to your wheels, they are also designed to work excellently with clincher tyres and tubes.

      Maximum tyre pressure for this rim is 100psi when used with 25-28mm tyres. 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. 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.

      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

      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

      road.cc logo

      9/10 Review

      "If you've got a rim brake road bike and you want some wheels that are pretty light and durable but aren't going to break the bank, what you need is something like the Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelset."
      Cyclist Race Aero Wide Test Winner Logo

      5/5 Review

      "Incredible wheelset upgrade to boost not only climbing and sprinting but also everyday riding"
      Cycling Weekly Race Aero Wide Test Winner Logo

      Best in Test 10/10 Tubeless Wheels Grouptest

      "Hunt has done amazingly well to get these wheels out at such a competitive price with market smashing performance: without doubt this is a 10/10 wheel set"
      Cycling News Race Aero Wide 4.5/5 Review Logo

      4.5/5 Star Review

      "The Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelset is lightweight, aero and wide, and they come in at a shade under £360, which makes them a perfect upgrade option for any bike with budget rims."
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      RCUK 100

      "Hunt may still be relative newcomers to the wheel market, but they’ve stuck their flag firmly in ground and continue to impress across the board; not just with these wheels – a point emphasised by the fact demand often outstrips supply. If you want a pair of these, you best be quick."

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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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      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.