New Hunt Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheels: Three Depths, Starting Under 1,200g

Hunt Wheels has introduced three new Aerodynamicist carbon wheelsets, two of which feature different front and rear rim designs. Theclaimed weight for these wheelsets begins at 1,175 grams.

Hunt states that the objective was to decrease the weight of the wheelsets, while also providing broader and more pronounced rim designs, alongside employing standard manufacturing techniques instead of their extra-wide option. Limitless tech All three sets of wheels have hooked beads to max out road bike tyre Compatibility along with a 22mm internal rim width for both the front and rear wheels. Additionally, you have the option of selecting aero steel spokes or upgrading to unidirectional carbon fibre.

The wheelset options include sizes of 34/34, 44/46, and 54/58, each reflecting varying rim depths available. These wheels are aerodynamically designed for tyre widths between 28mm and 30mm; however, Hunt mentions their compatibility extends down to 25mm tyres as well. much wider tyres up to 50mm in width that are en route.

47,000 hours of computational fluid dynamics simulation time

Hunt states that their development of the new aero wheels has consumed more than 47,000 hours of computational resources over a period spanning three years. In addition to aerodynamic performance, they have prioritized crosswind stability and minimal mass.

Initially, the brand focused solely on designing wheel models before expanding their scope to encompass an entire bicycle. They tested these designs under various wind conditions, including yaw angles reaching up to 20 degrees. Their simulations revealed that for optimal aerodynamics, the frontal section of the bike—where the airflow remains smooth—should have a broader and sharper edge. Conversely, towards the back end, where turbulence prevails, a sleeker and deeper design proves more effective.

It mirrors findings from other brands' aerodynamic wheelset developments, where varied profiles are common, like in the Roval Rapide CLX II The shallowest 34/34 climbing wheels from Hunt feature identical front and rear profiles, a design choice aimed at reducing weight.

Stated to outpace rival products

Hunt has put its latest models through the wind tunnel test, alongside some of the best road bike wheels from the competition.

It states that, when equipped with 28mm Schwalbe Pro One tyres With its 34/34 wheelset, though marginally less aerodynamic compared to the Shimano Dura-Ace C36, this model offers superior aerodynamics and weighs 147 grams less than the Reserve 34|37. The claimed weight is 1,264 grams when equipped with aero steel spokes or 1,175 grams with UD carbon spokes.

The Hunt 34/34 wheelset retails for £1,149 / $1,449 / €1,399 when equipped with steel spokes, and it costs £1,549 / $1,949 / €1,899 with carbon spokes.

Upgrade to the 44/46 wheelset according to Hunt, which asserts these wheels outperform the aerodynamic capabilities of the Enve 45, Mavic Cosmic 45 SL, Zipp 353 NSW, and DT Swiss ERC 1400 Disc models. The claimed weights are 1,364 grams for those fitted with steel spokes and 1,274 grams when equipped with carbon spokes.

The Hunt 44/46 wheels come with a price tag of £1,179 / $1,479 / €1,439 for the steel-spoked version or £1,579 / $1,979 / €1,939 for the model featuring carbon spokes.

Hunt asserts that the 54/58 wheelset outperforms the Zipp 404 Firecrest, Enve SES 4.5, Reserve 52|63, and Roval Rapide CL II wheelsets. According to Hunt, this model weighs 1,468 grams when equipped with steel spokes or tips the scales at 1,391 grams with carbon spokes.

The Hunt 56/58 wheelset is priced at  £1,199 / $1,499 / €1,459 with steel and £1,599 / $1,999 / €1,959 with carbon spokes.

Other tech features

Hunt says that the results for its new wheelsets average a 1.4-watt saving over its older wheelsets of equivalent depth, a 2 per cent improvement. There’s a white paper to read if you want to delve further into the data.

The new wheels feature Hunt’s alloy hubs equipped with their newest H_Ratchet 40T DBL 40-tooth mechanism. freehub With an engagement of 9 degrees, they feature chromium steel bearings supplied by Enduro. According to Hunt, these bearings provide reliable performance regardless of the riding conditions.

Hunt’s TaperLock one-way carbon spokes are compatible with standard nipples, allowing users to true and replace them as needed. These spokes are said to minimize vibrations transferred to the cyclist.

Hunt has used its recyclable carbon fibre composite In the 54/58 Aerodynamicist wheelset, despite stating that manufacturing limitations have prevented this extension to its other newly developed wheels.

Availability

You can place your advance order for the new Aerodynamicist wheelsets today, as they're set to be delivered between late May and mid-June.

Hunt also provides a lifetime crash repair or replacement guarantee.

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