RE:NEW Team Edition HUNT 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset
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TOUR-READY, AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE IN A LIGHTWEIGHT PACKAGE. RIM PROFILE ENGINEERED AND WIND TUNNEL VALIDATED BY HUNT IN-HOUSE ENGINEERS.
44 DEEP | 29 WIDE EXT | 20 WIDE INT | 1466G | CeramicSpeed
The Purpose
Introducing the Team-Edition HUNT 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset, created to celebrate the strength, speed, and style of women’s UCI Continental Team Coop-Hitec Products, and commemorate their selection for the 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. This special edition wheelset features the names of the start and finish towns integrated into the recognizable HUNT spoke graphic, encapsulating the essence of the team's journey through the eight-stage race.
The 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc features HUNT’s Aerodynamicist rim profile, engineered and wind tunnel tested in-house. The mid depth wheel weighs in well under 1500 grams, while offering tangible aero benefit and excellent stability in crosswinds, making it an outstanding all-around road riding and racing wheel, as well as one of the favorites among the riders on Team Coop-Hitec Products. Every second counts at the Tour, so naturally the Sprint SL hubs are loaded with CeramicSpeed bearings to ensure no speed is sacrificed.
Aerodynamicist 29mm-wide rim, exclusively engineered and wind tunnel tested by HUNT's in-house engineering team, featuring a hooked & ETRTO-compliant tubeless-ready rim, designed for full clincher & tubeless tyre compatibility.
Following the release of our UD Carbon Spoke Disc range, many of you were asking if we could offer the Aerodynamicist rims found in that range with conventional steel spokes for usability & ease of maintenance.
As with all wheels featuring an Aerodynamicist profile, we've performed wind tunnel testing on the wheels to bring you the information on not only how these stack up against competitor wheelsets, but also how they sit within our range.
The Purpose
Introducing the Team-Edition HUNT 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset, created to celebrate the strength, speed, and style of women’s UCI Continental Team Coop-Hitec Products, and commemorate their selection for the 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. This special edition wheelset features the names of the start and finish towns integrated into the recognizable HUNT spoke graphic, encapsulating the essence of the team's journey through the eight-stage race.
The 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc features HUNT’s Aerodynamicist rim profile, engineered and wind tunnel tested in-house. The mid depth wheel weighs in well under 1500 grams, while offering tangible aero benefit and excellent stability in crosswinds, making it an outstanding all-around road riding and racing wheel, as well as one of the favorites among the riders on Team Coop-Hitec Products. Every second counts at the Tour, so naturally the Sprint SL hubs are loaded with CeramicSpeed bearings to ensure no speed is sacrificed.
Aerodynamicist 29mm-wide rim, exclusively engineered and wind tunnel tested by HUNT's in-house engineering team, featuring a hooked & ETRTO-compliant tubeless-ready rim, designed for full clincher & tubeless tyre compatibility.
Following the release of our UD Carbon Spoke Disc range, many of you were asking if we could offer the Aerodynamicist rims found in that range with conventional steel spokes for usability & ease of maintenance.
As with all wheels featuring an Aerodynamicist profile, we've performed wind tunnel testing on the wheels to bring you the information on not only how these stack up against competitor wheelsets, but also how they sit within our range.
Key Features
All-round aerodynamicist performance: low weight + real aero advantage
- Limited-Edition Graphic | Celebrating the Team Coop-Hitec Products at the 2023 Tour de France Femme avec Zwift, the team at HUNT have built a limited-edition version of the 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc with exclusive graphics. The graphics feature the start and finish town of each stage of the Tour de France Femme avec Zwift, integrated into the recognizable HUNT spoke graphic treatment.
- Rims | 700c Aerodynamicist disc-specific rim profiles, designed from the ground up. Toray T700/T800 carbon-fibre with a stronger ratio of T800 (T40) fibres to achieve greater strength-to-weight ratio. Unidirectional sidewalls with 3K weave bed and spoke areas. Drainage hole to prevent water ingress.
- Tyres | 20mm rim bed optimised for superior aerodynamic performance with a 25-28c tubeless tyre, but also very capable with a 23c. Tubeless-Ready. Also works excellently with clincher tyres and tubes.
- Hubs | New Sprint SL straight-pull hubs. 15mm diameter 6066-T6 body and axle for supreme strength-to-weight. Circular dropout interface steps for added security in fitment. 3x treble-tooth pawls, resulting in just 7.5˚ engagement. Steel spline inserts to protect the cassette body. Center-lock brake mount. Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
- CeramicSpeed Bearings | CeramicSpeed bearings are renowned for their low rolling resistance and unmatched durability, and are chosen by the top international athletes and teams around the world.
- Axles | Easily adaptable & we fit them for you. Fit all current axle sizes and are easy to change. Click here to see all axle sizes.
- Hand-built | All of our wheels are built and finished by hand, inclusive of a full quality control inspection.
- Included | Tubeless tape & axle adapters (please fill in the simple form after checkout to select your required size).
- Weight | 1466g
- See the full specs here
The Experts' View
Full Specs
Rims
- Aerodynamicist profile, disc-specific & aerodynamically optimised for 25-28c tyres
- Unidirectional T700/800 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes
- 29mm outer and 20mm internal, ideal for 23-50mm tyre widths
- 44mm depth
- Hooked
- H_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks, for easy and secure tubeless installation
- Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics
- Drainage hole to prevent water ingress
Spokes
- 20 front and 24 rear laced 2 cross.
- Aero 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.
- 16mm length with washer for a strong connection to the spoke added durability
- 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
- 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.
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, 9x100mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x100mm
- Rear: 12x142mm Thru-Axle, 12x135mm Thru-Axle, 10x135mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x135mm
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.
Front Hub
- Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
- 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
- Centre-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
- Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
- Hunt Race Season Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
Rear Hub
- 6066-T6 heat-treated aluminum alloy freehub body.
- Steel Spline Insert freehub body reinforcement provides excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage to the freehub often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.
- 3x treble-tooth individually leaf sprung pawls with 48 teeth on the ratchet ring for fast 7.5 degree engagement and instant acceleration.
- All freehub standards accounted for.
- Hunt Race Season Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
- Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
- 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
- Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
- Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Bearings
- Industry leading CeramicSpeed hybrid ceramic bearings
- 3 to 5 times longer lasting than other ceramic bearings on the market and 10 times more than standard steel bearings
- CeramicSpeed bearing balls are of the highest quality Grade 3 Silicon Nitride, featuring the highest achievable surface finish and roundness. 15% harder, take 99% higher loads and are more than 100% smoother than other ceramic balls typically seen in the market. The smoothness and the hardness of the CeramicSpeed Balls are unique.
- 4 year warranty (When registered with CeramicSpeed)
Warranty, HUNT Rolling Road Tests & Weight Limits
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.
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 a rider is over 105Kgs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly and it is advisable to use tyres at max 90psi 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.
*Must be registed with CeramicSpeed
Reviews
Bike Magazine and Website Experts' Views
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BikeRumour Review"It’s easy to say they’re great for the price, because they are. But the Hunt 44 Aerodynamicist wheels hold their own against more expensive offerings, too. And they look great doing it." |
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Road.cc 9/10 Review"The wide rim is stable in crosswinds and fast on mixed terrain, they set up tubeless very easily and just float over harsh roads. There's a lot to love here." |
In the Box
Contents
- 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.
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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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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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All of our wheels are built and finished by hand, inclusive of a full quality control inspection.
