Hunt 60 Limitless Aero Disc Wheelset
A HIGH-SPEED CRIT AND ROAD RACE WEAPON THAT CUTS THROUGH THE WIND BUT HANDLES LIKE A SHALLOWER RIM, ALLOWING YOU TO MAINTAIN YOUR AERO POSITION THROUGH VARIABLE CONDITIONS.
60 DEEP | 34 WIDE EXT | 21 INT | 1669G
The Purpose
The 60 Limitless Aero Disc excels at minimizing aerodynamic drag while maintaining a smooth steering moment, allowing riders to carry higher speeds through corners and variable conditions.
Consistent and predictable bike handling during varying side wind conditions empowers the rider to maintain the most aerodynamic position on the bicycle and fully utilize the benefits of aerodynamically optimized wheels. Any aerodynamic advantage is immediately erased if the rider is forced to sit up in the final meters of a chaotic finish in order to maintain control.
The wheelset is ideal for all-out riding and racing at maximum speed on fast courses, like the HUNT-supported LA Sweat Team at Tulsa Tough or the Qhubeka ASSOS team in rapid, flat stages of the European grand tours.
Wind tunnel proven against world leading wheels. See the research white paper for full technical details of our wind tunnel testing methodology, including data/graphs and the full range of wheels we tested against.
CeramicSpeed’s world renowned low-friction bearings.
The Experts' View
Key Features
- Wind Tunnel proven to offer competitive aerodynamic drag among tested wheelsets among similar depth, offering the rider up to .4 Watt savings over renowned competitors.
- Rims | Designed by HUNT Product Engineering Manager, Luisa Grappone (MSc Aerospace Engineering), HUNT Limitless Technology delivers industry-leading cross wind stability verified by smooth steering moment data proven in wind tunnel testing. 21mm internal and 34mm external widths, and a 60mm profile.
- Bearings | Featuring CeramicSpeed's world-renowned, low-friction bearings. With CeramicSpeed bearings in your hubs, tests show that you’ll save between 6–9 watts, compared to using standard bearings. As chosen by top athletes and teams around the world.
- Tires| Designed around a 21mm internal rim width optimized aerodynamically for 25-28c tires, these will work with any tire up to 50c. Feature a hooked tire retention design for safety, fully ETRTO-compliant and tubeless-ready. Work excellently with both clincher and tubeless-ready tires.
- FastEngage 7.5 Hubs | SPRINT straight-pull centre-lock hubs, boasting an engagement rate of just 7.5° owing to the leaf-sprung, multi-point pawls and 48 ratchets in the hub shell.
- Elliptical Wing Spokes | Pillar Wing spokes with aerofoil profile. Tested and proven to provide aerodynamic advantage over flat or bladed options both from Pillar and other competitors.
- 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)
- Weight | 1669g
- H_CARE lifetime crash replacement included for first owners
Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
Introduction and Process
The all-new HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc wheelset was designed to provide riders maximum aerodynamic benefit in a system that maintains predictable, stable ride characteristics. Patent pending Limitless width technology, developed by Luisa Grappone (MSc Aerospace Engineering) along with Pete Marchment (Co-Founder & Materials Scientist), utilises co-molded low-density polymer (density of 0.7g/cm3 vs. carbon fiber pre-perg of 1.6g/cm3) in the outer rim construction to achieve an extra wide profile optimized for 25-28c tires, while keeping overall rim weight low.
Wind tunnel results
The wind tunnel results below shows that the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc offers comparable performance against a number of leading aerodynamic wheel manufacturers. When paired with the optimal Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire the wheels were the 3rd fastest wheelset on the market at the time of testing.
The power data from the tunnel was analysed with a set of yaw angle weightings, independently published by MAVIC, showing that the wind averaged power difference is as minimal as 0.35W between the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc and ENVE 5.6 SES DISC and 0.22W between HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc and ROVAL RAPIDE CLX. The testing sessions also found that the 60 Limitless Aero Disc outperforms some deeper, highly considered wheelsets on the market.
The Steering Moment analysis confirms the predictable and stable handling characteristics of the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc, particularly at yaw angles greater than 10 degrees. For a number of the competitors wheelsets, significant changes in the steering moment curve gradient are observed in the region of 10 degrees yaw, which could result in unpredictable forces felt when encountering changes in wind direction at higher yaw angles such as cornering hard into the final turn of a sprint or turning onto Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway heading back into Kailua-Kona.
Figure 11: Drag [g] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test November 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire
Figure 12: Steering Moment [Nm] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test August 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 25mm tire
Figure 13: Steering Moment [Nm] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test November 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire
Cross Wind Stability
Many riders are familiar with the unsettling feeling of turning onto an unprotected road and immediately getting hit with a strong gust of wind; your heart skips a beat for half a second and you grip the bars a little tighter as you regain your confidence. With the development of the 60 Limitless Aero Disc, HUNT set out to make a wheelset that could have smooth and consistent airflow around the rim when you need it most.
As first explored in the testing of the 42 Limitless Gravel Disc, HUNT monitors various elements of aerodynamic performance, including side forces that act on the rims, and the effect those forces have on the steering moment. As with our previous projects, our wheels are tested through a range of effective yaw angles between negative 20 degrees and positive 20 degrees.
Concluded in the white paper attached, the steering moment analysis on the 60 Limitless Aero Disc and its closest competitors confirms predictable and stable handling characteristics. Most notably when the yaw angles are greater than 10 degrees. In the analysis, one can see that there are significant changes in the steering moment curve gradient when in the region of 10 degrees yaw, which could result in unpredictable forces felt when encountering changes in wind direction at higher yaw angles. These changes in wind direction occur numerous times when riding through a city, as wind constantly changes in direction and magnitude as it is pushed up, around and down off of buildings resulting in often chaotic wind flow.
Read LessThe Purpose
The 60 Limitless Aero Disc excels at minimizing aerodynamic drag while maintaining a smooth steering moment, allowing riders to carry higher speeds through corners and variable conditions.
Consistent and predictable bike handling during varying side wind conditions empowers the rider to maintain the most aerodynamic position on the bicycle and fully utilize the benefits of aerodynamically optimized wheels. Any aerodynamic advantage is immediately erased if the rider is forced to sit up in the final meters of a chaotic finish in order to maintain control.
The wheelset is ideal for all-out riding and racing at maximum speed on fast courses, like the HUNT-supported LA Sweat Team at Tulsa Tough or the Qhubeka ASSOS team in rapid, flat stages of the European grand tours.
Wind tunnel proven against world leading wheels. See the research white paper for full technical details of our wind tunnel testing methodology, including data/graphs and the full range of wheels we tested against.
CeramicSpeed’s world renowned low-friction bearings.
The Experts' View
Key Features
- Wind Tunnel proven to offer competitive aerodynamic drag among tested wheelsets among similar depth, offering the rider up to .4 Watt savings over renowned competitors.
- Rims | Designed by HUNT Product Engineering Manager, Luisa Grappone (MSc Aerospace Engineering), HUNT Limitless Technology delivers industry-leading cross wind stability verified by smooth steering moment data proven in wind tunnel testing. 21mm internal and 34mm external widths, and a 60mm profile.
- Bearings | CeramicSpeed clearly need little introduction. We were honoured when they approached us last year to work together for the LIMITLESS project. As you know, CeramicSpeed bearings are renowned for their low rolling resistance, and are chosen by the top international athletes and teams.
- Tires| Designed around a 21mm internal rim width optimized aerodynamically for 25-28c tires, these will work with any tire up to 50c. Feature a hooked tire retention design for safety, fully ETRTO-compliant and tubeless-ready. Work excellently with both clincher and tubeless-ready tires.
- FastEngage 7.5 Hubs | SPRINT straight-pull centre-lock hubs, boasting an engagement rate of just 7.5° owing to the leaf-sprung, multi-point pawls and 48 ratchets in the hub shell.
- Elliptical Wing Spokes | Pillar Wing spokes with aerofoil profile. Tested and proven to provide aerodynamic advantage over flat or bladed options both from Pillar and other competitors.
- 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)
- Weight | 1669g
- H_CARE lifetime crash replacement included for first owners
Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
Introduction and Process
The all-new HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc wheelset was designed to provide riders maximum aerodynamic benefit in a system that maintains predictable, stable ride characteristics. Patent pending Limitless width technology, developed by Luisa Grappone (MSc Aerospace Engineering) along with Pete Marchment (Co-Founder & Materials Scientist), utilises co-molded low-density polymer (density of 0.7g/cm3 vs. carbon fiber pre-preg of 1.6g/cm3) in the outer rim construction to achieve an extra wide profile optimized for 25-28c tires, while keeping overall rim weight low.
Wind tunnel results
The wind tunnel results below shows that the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc offers comparable performance against a number of leading aerodynamic wheel manufacturers. When paired with the optimal Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire the wheels were the 3rd fastest wheelset on the market at the time of testing.
The power data from the tunnel was analysed with a set of yaw angle weightings, independently published by MAVIC, showing that the wind averaged power difference is as minimal as 0.35W between the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc and ENVE 5.6 SES DISC and 0.22W between HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc and ROVAL RAPIDE CLX. The testing sessions also found that the 60 Limitless Aero Disc outperforms some deeper, highly considered wheelsets on the market.
The Steering Moment analysis confirms the predictable and stable handling characteristics of the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc, particularly at yaw angles greater than 10 degrees. For a number of the competitors wheelsets, significant changes in the steering moment curve gradient are observed in the region of 10 degrees yaw, which could result in unpredictable forces felt when encountering changes in wind direction at higher yaw angles such as cornering hard into the final turn of a sprint or turning onto Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway heading back into Kailua-Kona.
Figure 11: Drag [g] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test November 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire
Figure 12: Steering Moment [Nm] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test August 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 25mm tire
Figure 13: Steering Moment [Nm] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test November 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire
Cross Wind Stability
Many riders are familiar with the unsettling feeling of turning onto an unprotected road and immediately getting hit with a strong gust of wind; your heart skips a beat for half a second and you grip the bars a little tighter as you regain your confidence. With the development of the 60 Limitless Aero Disc, HUNT set out to make a wheelset that could have smooth and consistent airflow around the rim when you need it most.
As first explored in the testing of the 42 Limitless Gravel Disc, HUNT monitors various elements of aerodynamic performance, including side forces that act on the rims, and the effect those forces have on the steering moment. As with our previous projects, our wheels are tested through a range of effective yaw angles between negative 20 degrees and positive 20 degrees.
Concluded in the white paper attached, the steering moment analysis on the 60 Limitless Aero Disc and its closest competitors confirms predictable and stable handling characteristics. Most notably when the yaw angles are greater than 10 degrees. In the analysis, one can see that there are significant changes in the steering moment curve gradient when in the region of 10 degrees yaw, which could result in unpredictable forces felt when encountering changes in wind direction at higher yaw angles. These changes in wind direction occur numerous times when riding through a city, as wind constantly changes in direction and magnitude as it is pushed up, around and down off of buildings resulting in often chaotic wind flow.
Read LessFull Specs
Rims
- Wind tunnel tested, aerodynamically optimized for 25-28c tires
- Disc-specific tubeless-ready profile
- H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation
- Unidirectional T24/30 carbon fiber with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes
- 34mm outer and 21mm inner width
- 60mm depth
- Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics.
Spokes
- Pillar Wing 20 with Aerofoil profile
- 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. square spoke key included.
- 16mm length with washer for a strong connection to the spoke added durability.
- 14 gauge.
- Black anodized finish.
Tires Info
- Maximum tire pressure for this rim is 100psi when used with 25-28mm tires. 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 tire pressures for other tire 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 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, 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
- All existing road/CX disc front axle standards are available including:
- Quick Release (skewers included)
- 12mm Bolt Thru
- All axle adapters are also available separately.
- 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.
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 aluminium 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
- 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.
- Centre-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.
- 6 year warranty
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- High-grade Japanese EZO bearings.
- Rear hub upgraded to even faster rolling LU/LB low-friction sealed internal face, dual sealed external face bearings.
- Incredibly fast rolling.
Warranty, HUNT Rolling Road Tests & Weight Limits
As most of you will already know, we design our wheels to take a pretty impressive amount of hammering under all sorts of conditions. Whether you're hitting out at your local crit or road race, or taking the long way home on the paths less travelled, you can do so with the confidence that you're rolling on hoops designed to take the lot in their stride.
Accordingly, we now offer free lifetime crash replacement for the first owners of these wheels. Read all about it here.
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. 109kgs 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 tires 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 but do offer H_CARE (Free Lifetime Crash Replacement) on these wheels.
Tubeless tire Options
We can supply or fit tubeless tires (including sealant) to your wheels which are also designed to work excellently with clincher tires and tubes.
Maximum tire pressure for this rim is 100psi when used with 25-28mm tires. 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 tire pressures for other tire 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 tire.
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 tires - 28mmThe 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. |
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Schwalbe G One Speed Tubeless tires - 30mmUnleashing 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
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Triathlete"It's not enough to simply have a deep carbon wheel if you can't handle it comfortably in an aero position." |
In the Box
Contents
- 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
- Spare of each spoke plus nipples
- Quality control card signed by your wheel builder
A HIGH-SPEED CRIT AND ROAD RACE WEAPON THAT CUTS THROUGH THE WIND BUT HANDLES LIKE A SHALLOWER RIM, ALLOWING YOU TO MAINTAIN YOUR AERO POSITION THROUGH VARIABLE CONDITIONS.
60 DEEP | 34 WIDE EXT | 21 INT | 1669G
The Purpose
The 60 Limitless Aero Disc excels at minimizing aerodynamic drag while maintaining a smooth steering moment, allowing riders to carry higher speeds through corners and variable conditions.
Consistent and predictable bike handling during varying side wind conditions empowers the rider to maintain the most aerodynamic position on the bicycle and fully utilize the benefits of aerodynamically optimized wheels. Any aerodynamic advantage is immediately erased if the rider is forced to sit up in the final meters of a chaotic finish in order to maintain control.
The wheelset is ideal for all-out riding and racing at maximum speed on fast courses, like the HUNT-supported LA Sweat Team at Tulsa Tough or the Qhubeka ASSOS team in rapid, flat stages of the European grand tours.
Wind tunnel proven against world leading wheels. See the research white paper for full technical details of our wind tunnel testing methodology, including data/graphs and the full range of wheels we tested against.
CeramicSpeed’s world renowned low-friction bearings.
The Experts' View
Key Features
- Wind Tunnel proven to offer competitive aerodynamic drag among tested wheelsets among similar depth, offering the rider up to .4 Watt savings over renowned competitors.
- Rims | Designed by HUNT Product Engineering Manager, Luisa Grappone (MSc Aerospace Engineering), HUNT Limitless Technology delivers industry-leading cross wind stability verified by smooth steering moment data proven in wind tunnel testing. 21mm internal and 34mm external widths, and a 60mm profile.
- Bearings | Featuring CeramicSpeed's world-renowned, low-friction bearings. With CeramicSpeed bearings in your hubs, tests show that you’ll save between 6–9 watts, compared to using standard bearings. As chosen by top athletes and teams around the world.
- Tires| Designed around a 21mm internal rim width optimized aerodynamically for 25-28c tires, these will work with any tire up to 50c. Feature a hooked tire retention design for safety, fully ETRTO-compliant and tubeless-ready. Work excellently with both clincher and tubeless-ready tires.
- FastEngage 7.5 Hubs | SPRINT straight-pull centre-lock hubs, boasting an engagement rate of just 7.5° owing to the leaf-sprung, multi-point pawls and 48 ratchets in the hub shell.
- Elliptical Wing Spokes | Pillar Wing spokes with aerofoil profile. Tested and proven to provide aerodynamic advantage over flat or bladed options both from Pillar and other competitors.
- 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)
- Weight | 1669g
- H_CARE lifetime crash replacement included for first owners
Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
Introduction and Process
The all-new HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc wheelset was designed to provide riders maximum aerodynamic benefit in a system that maintains predictable, stable ride characteristics. Patent pending Limitless width technology, developed by Luisa Grappone (MSc Aerospace Engineering) along with Pete Marchment (Co-Founder & Materials Scientist), utilises co-molded low-density polymer (density of 0.7g/cm3 vs. carbon fiber pre-perg of 1.6g/cm3) in the outer rim construction to achieve an extra wide profile optimized for 25-28c tires, while keeping overall rim weight low.
Wind tunnel results
The wind tunnel results below shows that the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc offers comparable performance against a number of leading aerodynamic wheel manufacturers. When paired with the optimal Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire the wheels were the 3rd fastest wheelset on the market at the time of testing.
The power data from the tunnel was analysed with a set of yaw angle weightings, independently published by MAVIC, showing that the wind averaged power difference is as minimal as 0.35W between the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc and ENVE 5.6 SES DISC and 0.22W between HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc and ROVAL RAPIDE CLX. The testing sessions also found that the 60 Limitless Aero Disc outperforms some deeper, highly considered wheelsets on the market.
The Steering Moment analysis confirms the predictable and stable handling characteristics of the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc, particularly at yaw angles greater than 10 degrees. For a number of the competitors wheelsets, significant changes in the steering moment curve gradient are observed in the region of 10 degrees yaw, which could result in unpredictable forces felt when encountering changes in wind direction at higher yaw angles such as cornering hard into the final turn of a sprint or turning onto Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway heading back into Kailua-Kona.
Figure 11: Drag [g] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test November 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire
Figure 12: Steering Moment [Nm] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test August 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 25mm tire
Figure 13: Steering Moment [Nm] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test November 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire
Cross Wind Stability
Many riders are familiar with the unsettling feeling of turning onto an unprotected road and immediately getting hit with a strong gust of wind; your heart skips a beat for half a second and you grip the bars a little tighter as you regain your confidence. With the development of the 60 Limitless Aero Disc, HUNT set out to make a wheelset that could have smooth and consistent airflow around the rim when you need it most.
As first explored in the testing of the 42 Limitless Gravel Disc, HUNT monitors various elements of aerodynamic performance, including side forces that act on the rims, and the effect those forces have on the steering moment. As with our previous projects, our wheels are tested through a range of effective yaw angles between negative 20 degrees and positive 20 degrees.
Concluded in the white paper attached, the steering moment analysis on the 60 Limitless Aero Disc and its closest competitors confirms predictable and stable handling characteristics. Most notably when the yaw angles are greater than 10 degrees. In the analysis, one can see that there are significant changes in the steering moment curve gradient when in the region of 10 degrees yaw, which could result in unpredictable forces felt when encountering changes in wind direction at higher yaw angles. These changes in wind direction occur numerous times when riding through a city, as wind constantly changes in direction and magnitude as it is pushed up, around and down off of buildings resulting in often chaotic wind flow.
Read LessThe Purpose
The 60 Limitless Aero Disc excels at minimizing aerodynamic drag while maintaining a smooth steering moment, allowing riders to carry higher speeds through corners and variable conditions.
Consistent and predictable bike handling during varying side wind conditions empowers the rider to maintain the most aerodynamic position on the bicycle and fully utilize the benefits of aerodynamically optimized wheels. Any aerodynamic advantage is immediately erased if the rider is forced to sit up in the final meters of a chaotic finish in order to maintain control.
The wheelset is ideal for all-out riding and racing at maximum speed on fast courses, like the HUNT-supported LA Sweat Team at Tulsa Tough or the Qhubeka ASSOS team in rapid, flat stages of the European grand tours.
Wind tunnel proven against world leading wheels. See the research white paper for full technical details of our wind tunnel testing methodology, including data/graphs and the full range of wheels we tested against.
CeramicSpeed’s world renowned low-friction bearings.
The Experts' View
Key Features
- Wind Tunnel proven to offer competitive aerodynamic drag among tested wheelsets among similar depth, offering the rider up to .4 Watt savings over renowned competitors.
- Rims | Designed by HUNT Product Engineering Manager, Luisa Grappone (MSc Aerospace Engineering), HUNT Limitless Technology delivers industry-leading cross wind stability verified by smooth steering moment data proven in wind tunnel testing. 21mm internal and 34mm external widths, and a 60mm profile.
- Bearings | CeramicSpeed clearly need little introduction. We were honoured when they approached us last year to work together for the LIMITLESS project. As you know, CeramicSpeed bearings are renowned for their low rolling resistance, and are chosen by the top international athletes and teams.
- Tires| Designed around a 21mm internal rim width optimized aerodynamically for 25-28c tires, these will work with any tire up to 50c. Feature a hooked tire retention design for safety, fully ETRTO-compliant and tubeless-ready. Work excellently with both clincher and tubeless-ready tires.
- FastEngage 7.5 Hubs | SPRINT straight-pull centre-lock hubs, boasting an engagement rate of just 7.5° owing to the leaf-sprung, multi-point pawls and 48 ratchets in the hub shell.
- Elliptical Wing Spokes | Pillar Wing spokes with aerofoil profile. Tested and proven to provide aerodynamic advantage over flat or bladed options both from Pillar and other competitors.
- 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)
- Weight | 1669g
- H_CARE lifetime crash replacement included for first owners
Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
Introduction and Process
The all-new HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc wheelset was designed to provide riders maximum aerodynamic benefit in a system that maintains predictable, stable ride characteristics. Patent pending Limitless width technology, developed by Luisa Grappone (MSc Aerospace Engineering) along with Pete Marchment (Co-Founder & Materials Scientist), utilises co-molded low-density polymer (density of 0.7g/cm3 vs. carbon fiber pre-preg of 1.6g/cm3) in the outer rim construction to achieve an extra wide profile optimized for 25-28c tires, while keeping overall rim weight low.
Wind tunnel results
The wind tunnel results below shows that the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc offers comparable performance against a number of leading aerodynamic wheel manufacturers. When paired with the optimal Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire the wheels were the 3rd fastest wheelset on the market at the time of testing.
The power data from the tunnel was analysed with a set of yaw angle weightings, independently published by MAVIC, showing that the wind averaged power difference is as minimal as 0.35W between the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc and ENVE 5.6 SES DISC and 0.22W between HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc and ROVAL RAPIDE CLX. The testing sessions also found that the 60 Limitless Aero Disc outperforms some deeper, highly considered wheelsets on the market.
The Steering Moment analysis confirms the predictable and stable handling characteristics of the HUNT 60 Limitless Aero Disc, particularly at yaw angles greater than 10 degrees. For a number of the competitors wheelsets, significant changes in the steering moment curve gradient are observed in the region of 10 degrees yaw, which could result in unpredictable forces felt when encountering changes in wind direction at higher yaw angles such as cornering hard into the final turn of a sprint or turning onto Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway heading back into Kailua-Kona.
Figure 11: Drag [g] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test November 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire
Figure 12: Steering Moment [Nm] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test August 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 25mm tire
Figure 13: Steering Moment [Nm] vs yaw angle [°] from final wind tunnel test November 2020 showing HUNT LIMITLESS 60 AERO DISC against competitors using a Schwalbe Pro One 28mm tire
Cross Wind Stability
Many riders are familiar with the unsettling feeling of turning onto an unprotected road and immediately getting hit with a strong gust of wind; your heart skips a beat for half a second and you grip the bars a little tighter as you regain your confidence. With the development of the 60 Limitless Aero Disc, HUNT set out to make a wheelset that could have smooth and consistent airflow around the rim when you need it most.
As first explored in the testing of the 42 Limitless Gravel Disc, HUNT monitors various elements of aerodynamic performance, including side forces that act on the rims, and the effect those forces have on the steering moment. As with our previous projects, our wheels are tested through a range of effective yaw angles between negative 20 degrees and positive 20 degrees.
Concluded in the white paper attached, the steering moment analysis on the 60 Limitless Aero Disc and its closest competitors confirms predictable and stable handling characteristics. Most notably when the yaw angles are greater than 10 degrees. In the analysis, one can see that there are significant changes in the steering moment curve gradient when in the region of 10 degrees yaw, which could result in unpredictable forces felt when encountering changes in wind direction at higher yaw angles. These changes in wind direction occur numerous times when riding through a city, as wind constantly changes in direction and magnitude as it is pushed up, around and down off of buildings resulting in often chaotic wind flow.
Read LessFull Specs
Rims
- Wind tunnel tested, aerodynamically optimized for 25-28c tires
- Disc-specific tubeless-ready profile
- H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation
- Unidirectional T24/30 carbon fiber with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes
- 34mm outer and 21mm inner width
- 60mm depth
- Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics.
Spokes
- Pillar Wing 20 with Aerofoil profile
- 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. square spoke key included.
- 16mm length with washer for a strong connection to the spoke added durability.
- 14 gauge.
- Black anodized finish.
Tires Info
- Maximum tire pressure for this rim is 100psi when used with 25-28mm tires. 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 tire pressures for other tire 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 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, 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
- All existing road/CX disc front axle standards are available including:
- Quick Release (skewers included)
- 12mm Bolt Thru
- All axle adapters are also available separately.
- 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.
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 aluminium 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
- 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.
- Centre-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.
- 6 year warranty
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- High-grade Japanese EZO bearings.
- Rear hub upgraded to even faster rolling LU/LB low-friction sealed internal face, dual sealed external face bearings.
- Incredibly fast rolling.
Warranty, HUNT Rolling Road Tests & Weight Limits
As most of you will already know, we design our wheels to take a pretty impressive amount of hammering under all sorts of conditions. Whether you're hitting out at your local crit or road race, or taking the long way home on the paths less travelled, you can do so with the confidence that you're rolling on hoops designed to take the lot in their stride.
Accordingly, we now offer free lifetime crash replacement for the first owners of these wheels. Read all about it here.
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. 109kgs 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 tires 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 but do offer H_CARE (Free Lifetime Crash Replacement) on these wheels.
Tubeless tire Options
We can supply or fit tubeless tires (including sealant) to your wheels which are also designed to work excellently with clincher tires and tubes.
Maximum tire pressure for this rim is 100psi when used with 25-28mm tires. 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 tire pressures for other tire 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 tire.
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 tires - 28mmThe 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. |
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Schwalbe G One Speed Tubeless tires - 30mmUnleashing 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
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Triathlete"It's not enough to simply have a deep carbon wheel if you can't handle it comfortably in an aero position." |
In the Box
Contents
- 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
- Spare of each spoke plus nipples
- Quality control card signed by your wheel builder