HUNT Aero Light Disc Wheelset - Bundle Test

<h1>Nipples</h1><i>To accompany these high-end spokes we selected brass nipples for our Hunt 4Season wheels. Brass is strong and corrosion resistant plus it has self-lubricating properties to prevent issues that can arise from grit salt on the winter roads corroding the fine threads in alloy nipples. As well as the standard square body we chose nipples with a hex head so you can achieve precise tensioning.</i>

<h1>Bearings</h1><i>Bearings are the heart of any wheel and investing in them makes huge sense so we went to Japanese bearing experts EZO and invested extra to spec their high-grade precision sealed cartridge bearings in our full range. this wheelset even has three of the rear hub bearings upgraded to S&S LU/LB seals which are low-friction sealed on the internal bearing face to further reduce rolling resistance and increase your speed whilst maintaining excellent sealing on the exposed faces.</i>

<h1>Freehub Body</h1><i>Featuring a 3 multi-point pawls with 3 teeth each and a 48 tooth ratchet ring results in an impressively low 7.5 degree 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 re-enforcement to provide excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.</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 but also provide a greater degree of elasticity to maintain spoke tensions longer and add fatigue resistance. These PSR spokes feature the 2.2 width at the spoke head providing more material in this high stress area. Nipples come with a square head for precise tensioning. Combining components well is key which is why all Hunt wheels are hand-built.</i>

<h1>Adaptability</h1><i>Our wheels are seriously future-proof. We can adapt your wheels to any current axle standard, you just need to let us know what you require by filling in the simple form on the confirmation page after checkout. Please note these wheels will not work with the older 15mm front road TA standard.. As Shimano hydraulic brakes are appearing on many new bikes, we wanted riders to have the option so we went even more adaptable with centre-lock hubs and 6 bolt adaptors included.</i>

<h1>Tires</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 tires and inner tubes too.</i>

<h1>Weight</h1><i>The consequence of the fanatical attention to detail is an outstandingly light 1498 gram wheelset weight. We can't promise you'll be the next Quintana but you will seriously notice the climbing and acceleration prowess, don't tell your ride mates your secret.</i>

<h1>In the Box</h1><ul><li>Hunt Black Shield tubeless tape fitted to wheels.</li><li>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.</li><li>Cassette spacer for 8/9/10 speed</li><li>Tubeless Valves</li><li>Pair 6 bolt disc adapters</li><li>Spare of each spoke plus nipples</li><li>Quality control card signed by your wheel builder</li></ul>

HUNT Aero Light Disc Wheelset - Bundle Test

$-FOR-$, MAYBE THE FASTEST ALLOY DISC WHEELSET IN THE WORLD...

28 Deep | 22 Wide | 1488g

The Purpose

You enjoy the late braking and controlled high-speed descending that your disc brake road bike allows you, well now you can have incredible performance on the flat and up the climbs too. Super-light aero rims combined with bladed aero spokes and straight-pull hubs deliver your power with maximum efficiency. Read More

The freehub body on the HUNT Sprint hub features 48 teeth on the ratchet ring, and treble-tooth pawls, providing incredible 7.5° engagement. Perfect for when the hammer goes down and you need an instant response.

The strong individual leaf-sprung pawls are louder than circular spring set-ups, but we think that is the right decision to make for this type of wheelset. The latest breed of tubeless tires give-up nothing in weight to their clincher counterparts. As well as removing the tube for extra weight saving, they benefit from reducing rolling resistance, so tubeless-ready was essential. Read Less

The Purpose

You enjoy the late braking and controlled high-speed descending that your disc brake road bike allows you, well now you can have incredible performance on the flat and up the climbs too. Super-light aero rims combined with bladed aero spokes and straight-pull hubs deliver your power with maximum efficiency. Read More

The freehub body on the HUNT Sprint hub features 48 teeth on the ratchet ring, and treble-tooth pawls, providing incredible 7.5° engagement. Perfect for when the hammer goes down and you need an instant response.

The strong individual leaf-sprung pawls are louder than circular spring set-ups, but we think that is the right decision to make for this type of wheelset. The latest bread of tubeless tyies give-up nothing in weight to their clincher counterparts. As well as removing the tube for extra weight saving, they benefit from reducing rolling resistance, so tubeless-ready was essential. Read Less

The Experts' View

Want to add tubeless tires?

We can supply or fit tubeless tires (including sealant) to your wheels.

The wheels are also designed to work excellently with clincher tires and tubes. See recommended tire options here.

Specs Overview

Light and Fast, Just How You Want Them.

Rims | 6061-T6 Heat treated. Tubeless-ready. Disc specific (no disguised rim braking surfaces). Rounded 28mm aero profile. Micro-peened finish strengthens the surface even further. H-lock bead-seat for easy and secure tubeless installation.
Tires | Wide 17mm rim bed creates a wide tire profile Great with 23 tires, ideal for 25, 28 and tires up to 45c. Also work excellently with clincher tires and tubes.
Hubs | Race Season SPRINT straight-pull hubs, boasting an engagement rate of just 7.5 degrees owing to the leaf-sprung, multi-point pawls and 48 ratchets in the hub shell.
Axles | Easily adaptable & we fit them for you. Fit all current axle sizes and are easy to change; Front - QR, Bolt thru 12/9mm, Rear - QR, Bolt thru 12x142, 12x135, 10x135.
Included | Tubeless tape & valves, spare spokes, axle adapters (please fill in the simple form after checkout to select your required size), pair of 6bolt disc adapters.
See the full specs here
1488g

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More Tech

Rims

Tubeless-ready – designed to work excellently with normal clincher tires and tubes or tubeless tires. Hunt Black Shield tubeless rim tape fitted.
H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation.
6061-T6 heat-treated aluminum alloy.
Disc-specific tubeless-ready profile.
22mm outer and 17mm inner width ideal for 23-45mm tire widths.
Rounded 28mm deep aero profile.
Micro-peened black finish strengthens the surface even further.
Laser etched graphics for excellent durability.

Spokes

20 front and 24 rear laced 2 cross.
Aero 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

Brass for anti-corrosion resistance.
Square body for external adjustment and hex head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning.
12mm length.
14 gauge.
Black anodized finish.

Tires Info

Maximum tire pressure for this rim is 120psi when used with an inner tube and 100psi when running the wheel set-up tubeless. 100 psi is more than enough for any rider on road.
The maximum pressure of your tire may be lower than the maximum pressure for the rim - never exceed the maximum pressure written on the side of your tire.
Suitable for tires from 23mm up to 50mm wide.
Suitable tubeless road, gravel and CX tires are available from a huge range of companies including Schwalbe, Hutchinson (Sector/Overide Only), Panaracer, Maxxis and many more. Schwalbe Pro One 25mm tire weighs just 255g, is tubeless ready and is Schwalbe's class leading clincher racing tire.

Axle Size

These wheels are available with all existing disc brake road bike axle adapter sizes. All our axle adapters are easy to swap but we'll fit the adapters your bike needs to save you the work. After your order checkout is completed a simple form will show, as well as being sent to you in your confirmation email. The form allows you to select the axle size your bike needs, 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. Please click on the Front Hub and Rear Hub tabs to see which sizes are available.

Front Hub

We fit the axles you need, just complete the simple form shown after checkout:
All existing road/CX disc front axle standards are available including:

Quick Release (Quick release skewers included)
12mm Bolt Thru
9mm Bolt Thru (uncommon)

All axle adapters are also available separately.
Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminum alloy body.
7075-T6 aluminum alloy axles.
Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Centre-lock disc mount. 6 bolt disc adapters included

Rear Hub

We fit the axles you need, just complete the simple form shown after checkout.
All existing road/CX disc rear axle standards are available including:

Quick Release (Quick release skewers included)
12x142 Bolt Thru
12x135 Bolt Thru (uncommon)
10x135 Bolt Thru (uncommon)

All axle adapters are also available separately.
7075-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, including:

Shimano/SRAM
Campagnolo
SRAM XD Driver
SRAM XDR Driver

Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminum alloy body.
7075-T6 aluminum alloy axles.
Centre-lock disc mount. 6 bolt disc adaptors included.
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

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. 210lbs 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 190lbs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly and it is advisable to use Tires 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 Tire 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 Tires - 23, 25 or 28mm

The Schwalbe Tubeless road tires 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 tires and feature their triple compound tread so you get extremely low rolling-resistance combined with excellent grip and durability.

Hutchinson Fusion 5 All-Season Tubeless Tyres

Hutchinson Fusion 5 Galactik TLR Tubeless Ready Tires - 25mm

"Incredibly low rolling resistance with exceptional durability" - Bicycle Rolling Resistance 5/5 Review

Schwalbe G One Speed Tubeless Tires - 30mm

Unleashing profile and breathtakingly fast - especially when large volume counts. As a 30mm wide road race version with V-Guard, G-One Speed is a tire for the real tough jobs. You can ride it as a handmade tubular or with the most modern tubeless easy technology. But it is also a guarantee for maximum speed in the extra-wide 60mm execution - of course, not only at the fascinating beach races on Holland’s coasts. The new G-One Speed is an evolution of the former S-One and Big One.

Reviews

Bike Magazine and Website Experts' Views

Aero Light Disc Wheels Review

"They are aerodynamic, light, made for disc brakes and tubeless ready. These wheels hit every trend going...they’re impressively light for disc brake wheels at only 1,498g for the set...very good value at £459...if it makes any difference, we think the understated black and white decals look great too."

When a cycling product is so on-trend, it stands the test of time

"Think about the current trends in the cycling industry, and the chances are the Hunt Aero Light Disc is catered for it. It’s designed specifically for disc brakes, and was ahead of the curve in that respect. It’s also excellent bang-for-your-buck."

In the Box

Hunt Black Shield tubeless rim 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.
Cassette spacer for 8/9/10 speed
Tubeless Valves
Pair 6 bolt disc adapters
Spare of each spoke plus nipples
Quality control card signed by your wheel builder

$-FOR-$, MAYBE THE FASTEST ALLOY DISC WHEELSET IN THE WORLD...

28 Deep | 22 Wide | 1488g

The Purpose

You enjoy the late braking and controlled high-speed descending that your disc brake road bike allows you, well now you can have incredible performance on the flat and up the climbs too. Super-light aero rims combined with bladed aero spokes and straight-pull hubs deliver your power with maximum efficiency. Read More

The freehub body on the HUNT Sprint hub features 48 teeth on the ratchet ring, and treble-tooth pawls, providing incredible 7.5° engagement. Perfect for when the hammer goes down and you need an instant response.

The strong individual leaf-sprung pawls are louder than circular spring set-ups, but we think that is the right decision to make for this type of wheelset. The latest bread of tubeless tyies give-up nothing in weight to their clincher counterparts. As well as removing the tube for extra weight saving, they benefit from reducing rolling resistance, so tubeless-ready was essential. Read Less