MASON x HUNT Search 29 MTB Dynamo Disc Wheelset

<h1>Made for how you ride</h1><i>Enhanced to perfectly compliment your riding, the Search 29 Dynamo Disc is for those "Josh" type of riders. Just pack your bags and enjoy complete freedom without boundaries.</i>

<h1>Tubeless Tyres Fitted</h1><i>Gain the most out of your riding with a set of tubeless Maxxis or Schwalbe Tyres fitted and set up tubeless with sealant ready to roll straight out of the box.</i>

<h1>Weight</h1><i>The consequence of the fanatic attention to detail is incredible durability and a resulting low 2165g wheelset weight.</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 H_CERAMIK coating to provide excellent durability and protect against cassette sprocket damage often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.</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.</i>

<h1>Rims</h1><i>The Search 29 rim includes details which are high on the durability factor to make sure you finish every ride with a big grin. The 6069-T6 (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6) alloy rim sticks with the wider-is-better mantra. Designed for 2.3"-2.5" tyres, the wide 30mm (internal) rim provides support to the tyre during hard cornering, landing in a root strewn shoot or when your throttling down a high-speed section and folding a tyre is the last thing you need to happen!</i>

<h1>In the Box</h1><ul><li>Black Shield PET high tensile strength tubeless tape fitted to wheels</li><li>Freehub fitted</li><li>Tubeless Valves</li><li>Spare of each spoke plus nipples</li><li>Quality control card signed by your wheel builder</li></ul>

<h1>Dream Build</h1><I>Mason InSearchOf</i>

<h1>Bikerumor Editor's Choice Award 2018</h1>

MASON x HUNT Search 29 MTB Dynamo Disc Wheelset

Search 29 MTB Dynamo: In Search Of Adventure. Without Boundaries

29" | 30 Wide Int | 2165g

The Purpose

We've been working with Mason Progressive Cycles since our very first wheelset, and we're excited to announce the Search 29 Dynamo Disc, our fourth collaborative effort. The wheelset is designed to perfectly accompany Mason's new InSearchOf. Read More

'Covering huge distances and riding fast across every imaginable terrain is the territory of the radical new InSearchOf. The full custom Mason X Dedacciai steel tubeset gives incredible ride quality and feedback with multiple mounting points and huge clearance for high volume tires'

The Mason x HUNT Search 29 Dynamo Disc wheelset is the result. It features all of the fine details you’d come to expect from us, including our rough-ready Trail Wide MTB rim, extra sealed and shielded 4 Season Disc rear hub, and a seriously durable high 32-spoke build (of Pillar's light and extremely strong triple-butted PSR spokes). Even with the extra weight of the dynamo hub, this wheelset is still lighter than many disc-brake wheels fitted to bikes as original equipment.

For the Mason x HUNT Search 29 Dynamo Disc wheelset, we collaborated once more with SON (Schmidt Original Nabendynamo). We have long been aware of just how highly regarded SON are for their durability and performance. Wilfred Schmidt is incredibly passionate about dynamos, so our chats with him excited our inner geek. Wilfred and his team have been engineering their dynamo hubs in Germany since their first prototype 25 years ago.

A dynamo hub is a an ingenious idea, a small coil of copper wire that spins inside a group of magnets to produce electricity, effectively it is an electric motor in reverse. You can then connect up electric devices such as lights, and never need to worry about having to abandon your ride due to lack of light. Following a large number of requests for a dynamo wheelset, our HUNT began for a lightweight and durable wheelset that provides you with freedom from constant charging of lights for your on and off-road bike-pack adventures, fast commuting and daily winter training.

SON dynamos are renowned for their market-leading efficiency. When your light is drawing power (light switched on) the efficiency of a SON hub is an impressive 65%, so at the German testing standard of 3 watts / 6 volt dynamo output (11-12 mph with the SON 28) just 4.6 watts of your rolling power is used. Of course the light is always available, so no realising you forgot to charge and having to abandon your ride.

With the light off/unplugged (e.g. daylight riding) the graph below shows that for the SON 28 there is less than half a watt extra rolling resistance compared to a high quality normal non-dynamo hub. For a bit of context; for a 1 hour commute fast training ride, as very amateur cyclists here at HUNT, we would expect to produce somewhere between 160-300 watts average depending on our weight and level of fitness. SON Dynamo graph

The deep thought and detail that goes into every SONdynamo sits well with our philosophy to HUNT for improvements in even the smallest details. The connectors used by SON are a great example; they are universal spade connectors available from most electrical retailers/suppliers/hardware stores rather than a connector that is unique to the hub design. This means that if the connector is lost or damaged far from home finding parts will be a whole lot easier.

Dynamo specific AC power charging devices or lights (Exposure Revo) are required to work with dynamo hubs. Read Less

The Experts' View

Specs Overview

The Wheelset That Will Brighten Your Next Epic Adventure

Rims | 6069 T6 (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6) welded construction, 30mm wide (internal), work-hardened shot-peened finish.
Tires | Optimized for 2.35"-2.6" tires set up Tubeless, but also work very well with 2.25"-2.8"
Dynamo Front Hub | SON 28 (15x110 boost MTB spacing). 3 watt / 6 volt output at 18-19kmh tested to German standard K687 for output requirement. See SonDynamo Information Here. Hubs have 6 bolt disc mounts.
Rear Hub | 6 individual pawls resulting in just a 5 degree engagement angle; boost (12x148) spacing. Large double sealed cartridge bearings.
Axles | Oversized 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy axles.
Included | Dynamo universal spade connectors and heat shrink, Tubeless tape & valves, spare spokes.
See the full specs here
2165g/front wheel 1159g

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Full Details

Rims

30mm internal width ideal for 2.3"-2.4" tire widths, but also work very well with 2.25"-2.8".
6069-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6).
Tubeless-ready – designed to work best 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.
Made from high grade T302 (18/10) stainless steel wire by Sandvik Sweden.
Triple butted 2.0-1.6-2.0 (then 2.2 at the head for the patented Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement).
32 spokes laced 3 cross front and rear.
Black stainless treatment.

Nipples

Brass for anti-corrosion resistance.
Square body for external adjustment and hex head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning. Hex/square spoke key included.
12mm length.
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 Mason x HUNT Search29 Dynamo wheels.

Axle Size

Dynamo Front Hub | SON 28 Boost (15x110) spacing.
Rear Hub | Boost (12x148) spacing
All freehub standards accounted for, including:

Shimano/SRAM
Campagnolo
SRAM XD Driver
SRAM XDR Driver

Front Dynamo Hub

SON 28, 15x110mm boost MTB fitment.
3 watt / 6 volt output at 18-19kmh.
Tested to German road traffic regulations (StVZO) standard K687 for output requirement.
Efficiency: 65% at 15 km/h in 700c wheel.
No-Load Power Input: 0,4 W at 15 km/h in 700c wheel
Magnets: neodym iron boron, 26 poles.
Connection: 4,8 mm flat spades, 2-pin, to connect without ground connection (special design without connectors).
Axle: hollow axle ø10 mm aluminium 7075 T6.
Axle Ends: stainless steel.
Bearings: deep groove ball bearing 629-2RSH (SKF).
Hub Shell: aluminium 6082 T6.
Sealing: alloy dust shields, rubber lip seals and pressure compensation system.
6-bolt Disc Mount
Warranty: 5 years.
Weight 480g.

Rear Hub

Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy Hub body.
148x12mm spacing.
Oversized 7075-T6 heat treated aluminium Axles.
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.
6 individual pawls resulting in just 5 degree engagement angle.
All freehub standards accounted for, including:

Shimano/SRAM
Campagnolo
SRAM XD Driver
SRAM XDR Driver

7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
6-bolt Disc Mount
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.
Dual full-contact seals.

Son Dynamo

SON 28 | Highly efficient, faster and lower weight.

Drop-bar road and adventure bikes are designed for going fast, whereas many dynamo hubs were designed for town bikes. The rapid advancement and incredible efficiency of LED lighting compared to older halogen bulbs has meant that lights such as the Exposure Revo (available as a package with these wheels - please click here) would run at its whopping 800 lumen output at just 10mph. SON realised that by using a smaller/lighter generator, they could reduce drag by an impressive 20% and still achieve the 3 watt / 6 volt output (800 lumens on the Revo light) at just 11-12mph. Even at 10mph, you will get upwards of 500 lumens from the Exposure Revo light! The super-fast SON 28 is the result of this innovative thinking... 20% better rolling resistance and lower weight, only 480g.

5 Year Warranty (incl. Bearings)

The unique SON Pressure Compensation System allows us to offer a you huge 5 year warranty on the SON Dynamo hubs including bearing wear.

SON Pressure Compensation System

All dynamos heat slightly during operation and then cool, the cooling of air in the hub body of most dynamo hubs can cause lowering air pressure inside the hub. This lower air pressure can lead to suction of water through the bearing seals significantly reducing the life of hub bearings. However, SON dynamos feature their unique Pressure Compensation System which consists of an air flow port on the axle cap and inside the axle (as shown below) and an air reservoir tube.

SON Dynamo Pressure Compensation Port

The SON Pressure Compensation System allows air pressure to be equalised, thus extending bearing life to a huge 50,000-100,000 kms. The tube (shown below) is long enough that water doesn't reach the end, and when the dynamo heats up again air pressure increases and any air and water is forced back out of the axle end of the tube preventing damage.

SONdelux set-up, user guides and further info - please click here

Low Weight, High Convenience - 800 Lumen Exposure Revo"

Exposure Lights tried, tested and much loved dynamo powered light. Providing up to 800 lumens of power that is only limited by your endurance, it is the new must have for adventure riding, touring and commuting. Plus it's manufactured just down the road from us here in Sussex, UK.

The Exposure Revo Dynamo light weighs a feathery 110g as it needs no battery, so as a package the light and hub weigh much the same as a normal hub and battery powered light, without that "oh, my lights run out of charge... I can't ride" nightmare.

Up to 1 hour of light even when your bike is stopped!

Stand Light Technology | When you stop, the Revo’s Stand Light provides ten minutes of light at 400 lumens running for up to an hour at a diminishing level. The retained energy allows you to quickly get up to full power when you start cycling again or get your tent up for a night in the wilderness.

Exposure Revo package with MASON x HUNT Dynamo wheelset only £735.20 saving £50 - Click to find out more.

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. 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 100Kgs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly and it is advisable to use minimum 25mm 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.

Reviews

Bike Magazine and Website Experts' Views

Bikerumor Editor's Choice Award

"The best wheel award for 2018 goes to Hunt for making performance wheelsets with a hub dynamo. The Adventure Dynamo Disc is one option for 650B adventures, but their Search 29 Dynamo Disc mountain bikepacking wheels together with Mason Cycles are an equally solid option if you need a 700c/29er setup. Ride farther, charge you GPS during the day, and light the way at night – no batteries required!"

4.5/5 Stars Review - Hunt Superdura Dynamo Disc

"Near-faultless performance and great value: a must for your list if you're looking into dynamo power"

Is The Hunt Trail Wide The Best Wheelset You Can Buy Under £400?

"With the Trail Wide being upgraded to a tougher alloy, and with only a slight increase in weight I believe that they are going to prove to be one of the best sub £400 wheelsets on the market for some time to come. They look classy, the quality is spot on and they keep rolling even when they’ve been battered."

In the Box

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.
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