HUNT Downhill Privateer MTB Wheelset
Privateer DH: Fit and forget performance for when you have bigger things to focus on
29" | 26 Wide Int | 2220g
The Purpose
This is the wheel for those who sacrifice home comforts to chase the clock. When living and wrenching from a van, eating noodles and stretching budgets, the last thing you need to worry about is your wheels.
Whilst testing them at national and international level racing, the DH Privateers have already taken podiums under UK's Becci Skelton and Whistler based Kiwi Sophie Tyas. They were Becci's wheel of choice when going toe to toe with the notoriously tough Fort William downhill track, meanwhile Sophie has been punishing them with BC Cups and daily park laps.
Surviving everything the pair could throw at them, the super tough 6069-T6 aluminium and thick sidewalls help ward off nasty rock strikes whilst the 32/36 spoke count spread the load from impacts, or the occasional knuckling of a jump.
The Privateers won’t let you down when putting everything on the line.
The Purpose
This is the wheel for those who sacrifice home comforts to chase the clock. When living and wrenching from a van, eating noodles and stretching budgets, the last thing you need to worry about is your wheels. Read More
Whilst testing them at national and international level racing, the DH Privateers have already taken podiums under UK's Becci Skelton and Whistler based Kiwi Sophie Tyas. They were Becci's wheel of choice when going toe to toe with the notoriously tough Fort William downhill track, meanwhile Sophie has been punishing them with BC Cups and daily park laps.
Surviving everything the pair could throw at them, the super tough 6069-T6 aluminium and thick sidewalls help ward off nasty rock strikes whilst the 32/36 spoke count spread the load from impacts, or the occasional knuckling of a jump.
The Privateers won’t let you down when putting everything on the line. Read Less
Specs Overview
We see wheels as a system, not an single component
- Rims | 6069-T6 (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6) sleeved construction, 26mm wide (internal), work-hardened shot-peened finish.
- Hubs | Large body DH front hub and 3° RapidEngage rear hub, DH Spacing- 20x110 Boost/157x12 Spacing (Standard 20x110 and 150mm available). Large double sealed cartridge bearings. Hubs have 6 bolt disc mounts.
- Spokes | 32F/36R Spoke Count, Triple Butted (2.2-1.8-2.0) PSR reinforced Pillar Spokes.
- Tires | Optimized for 2.3"-2.5" tires set up Tubeless, but also work very well with 2.2.25"-2.6". Also great with standard tires and tubes.
- Axles | Oversized 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy axles.
- See the full specs here
- Weight | 2220g
More Tech
Rims
- 26mm internal width ideal for 2.3"-2.5" tire widths, but also work very well with 2.25"-2.6"
- 6069-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6).
- Tubeless-ready – designed to work excellently with tubeless tires. Tubeless-rim tape and valves included.
- H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation.
- Matt black work-hardened shot-peened finish with laser etched graphics for superior durability.
Spokes
- J-bend cold drawn.
- 32F/36R spoke count.
- Made from high grade T302 (18/10) stainless steel wire by Sandvik Sweden.
- Triple butted 2.0-1.8-2.0 (then 2.2 at the head for the patented Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement).
- Black stainless treatment.
Nipples
- Brass for extra durability.
- Square body for external adjustment and hex head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning. Hex/square spoke key included.
- Long 14mm thread for durability.
- 14 gauge.
- Black finish
Tires Info
- Maximum tire pressure for this rim: up to 2.5" do not exceed 40psi. 2.6 - 3.0" - do not exceed 30psi. Please do not exceed the maximum pressure stated on your tire.
- Designed to work perfectly with tubeless and non-tubeless tires.
- Suitable tubeless MTB tire combinations from Schwalbe and Maxxis are available to be fitted to your Hunt Downhill Wheels.
Axle Size
- DH Spacing. 20x110 Front/157x12 Rear. 150mm axles also available.
- SRAM/Shimano 8/9/10/11 speed and SRAM XD compatible.
Front Hub
- Oversized hub and axles.
- Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
- Boost DH 20x110 Spacing (Standard 20x110 available).
- 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
- 6 bolt disc mount.
- Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Rear Hub
- Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy hub body.
- 157x12mm spacing (150mm available).
- Oversized 7075-T6 heat treated aluminium Axles.
- 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy freehub body.
- 9/10/11 speed Shimano/SRAM compatible freehub and SRAM XD Driver version available for 7 Speed Cassettes.
- 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
- Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Bearings
- Precision sealed cartridge replaceable units.
- Large diameter ball bearings for extra durability.
- Dual full-contact rubber seals.
Warranty, Support and 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 rolling-drum fatigue tests for rider weight limits, please see here for more details. 120kgs 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 110Kgs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly and it is advisable to use tires at max 40psi 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.
In the Box
Contents
- HUNT Black Shield PET high tensile strength tubeless tape fitted to wheels.
- Cassette spacer for 8/9/10 speed
- Tubeless Valves
- Pillar spoke key for hex and square fitment
- Spare of each spoke plus nipples
- Quality control card signed by your wheel builder
Privateer DH: Fit and forget performance for when you have bigger things to focus on
29" | 26 Wide Int | 2220g
The Purpose
This is the wheel for those who sacrifice home comforts to chase the clock. When living and wrenching from a van, eating noodles and stretching budgets, the last thing you need to worry about is your wheels.
Whilst testing them at national and international level racing, the DH Privateers have already taken podiums under UK's Becci Skelton and Whistler based Kiwi Sophie Tyas. They were Becci's wheel of choice when going toe to toe with the notoriously tough Fort William downhill track, meanwhile Sophie has been punishing them with BC Cups and daily park laps.
Surviving everything the pair could throw at them, the super tough 6069-T6 aluminium and thick sidewalls help ward off nasty rock strikes whilst the 32/36 spoke count spread the load from impacts, or the occasional knuckling of a jump.
The Privateers won’t let you down when putting everything on the line.
The Purpose
This is the wheel for those who sacrifice home comforts to chase the clock. When living and wrenching from a van, eating noodles and stretching budgets, the last thing you need to worry about is your wheels. Read More
Whilst testing them at national and international level racing, the DH Privateers have already taken podiums under UK's Becci Skelton and Whistler based Kiwi Sophie Tyas. They were Becci's wheel of choice when going toe to toe with the notoriously tough Fort William downhill track, meanwhile Sophie has been punishing them with BC Cups and daily park laps.
Surviving everything the pair could throw at them, the super tough 6069-T6 aluminium and thick sidewalls help ward off nasty rock strikes whilst the 32/36 spoke count spread the load from impacts, or the occasional knuckling of a jump.
The Privateers won’t let you down when putting everything on the line. Read Less
Specs Overview
We see wheels as a system, not an single component
- Rims | 6069-T6 (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6) sleeved construction, 26mm wide (internal), work-hardened shot-peened finish.
- Hubs | Large body DH front hub and 3° RapidEngage rear hub, DH Spacing- 20x110 Boost/157x12 Spacing (Standard 20x110 and 150mm available). Large double sealed cartridge bearings. Hubs have 6 bolt disc mounts.
- Spokes | 32F/36R Spoke Count, Triple Butted (2.2-1.8-2.0) PSR reinforced Pillar Spokes.
- Tires | Optimized for 2.3"-2.5" tires set up Tubeless, but also work very well with 2.2.25"-2.6". Also great with standard tires and tubes.
- Axles | Oversized 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy axles.
- See the full specs here
- Weight | 2220g
More Tech
Rims
- 26mm internal width ideal for 2.3"-2.5" tire widths, but also work very well with 2.25"-2.6"
- 6069-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6).
- Tubeless-ready – designed to work excellently with tubeless tires. Tubeless-rim tape and valves included.
- H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation.
- Matt black work-hardened shot-peened finish with laser etched graphics for superior durability.
Spokes
- J-bend cold drawn.
- 32F/36R spoke count.
- Made from high grade T302 (18/10) stainless steel wire by Sandvik Sweden.
- Triple butted 2.0-1.8-2.0 (then 2.2 at the head for the patented Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement).
- Black stainless treatment.
Nipples
- Brass for extra durability.
- Square body for external adjustment and hex head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning. Hex/square spoke key included.
- Long 14mm thread for durability.
- 14 gauge.
- Black finish
Tires Info
- Maximum tire pressure for this rim: up to 2.5" do not exceed 40psi. 2.6 - 3.0" - do not exceed 30psi. Please do not exceed the maximum pressure stated on your tire.
- Designed to work perfectly with tubeless and non-tubeless tires.
- Suitable tubeless MTB tire combinations from Schwalbe and Maxxis are available to be fitted to your Hunt Downhill Wheels.
Axle Size
- DH Spacing. 20x110 Front/157x12 Rear. 150mm axles also available.
- SRAM/Shimano 8/9/10/11 speed and SRAM XD compatible.
Front Hub
- Oversized hub and axles.
- Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
- Boost DH 20x110 Spacing (Standard 20x110 available).
- 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
- 6 bolt disc mount.
- Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Rear Hub
- Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy hub body.
- 157x12mm spacing (150mm available).
- Oversized 7075-T6 heat treated aluminium Axles.
- 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy freehub body.
- 9/10/11 speed Shimano/SRAM compatible freehub and SRAM XD Driver version available for 7 Speed Cassettes.
- 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
- Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Bearings
- Precision sealed cartridge replaceable units.
- Large diameter ball bearings for extra durability.
- Dual full-contact rubber seals.
Warranty, Support and 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 rolling-drum fatigue tests for rider weight limits, please see here for more details. 120kgs 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 110Kgs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly and it is advisable to use tires at max 40psi 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.
In the Box
Contents
- HUNT Black Shield PET high tensile strength tubeless tape fitted to wheels.
- Cassette spacer for 8/9/10 speed
- Tubeless Valves
- Pillar spoke key for hex and square fitment
- Spare of each spoke plus nipples
- Quality control card signed by your wheel builder
HUNT Downhill Privateer MTB Wheelset
