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HUNT 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset
HUNT 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset
HUNT 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset
<h1>Aerodynamicist Rim Profile</h1><i>As learned from our Limitless Research project & consistent wind tunnel time across the past 2 years, we know that an optimum aerodynamic benefit for a drop-bar bike is yielded from widening rim profiles. The reasons for this is that it allows for a far more 'blunted' spoke bed area, which (depending on which part of the wheel you're looking at) is both the leading and trailing edge.</i>
<h1>Aerodynamicist Rim Profile</h1><i>The benefits of blunted spoke bed areas revolve primarily around the predictable airflow, with the wind ‘hugging’ the rim as it passes across it (as opposed to older style V-shaped rims, which would create turbulence in the form of stalls). The wider profile ensures the flow stays attached to the surface as long as possible before the point of separation, which is key as yaw angles increase..</i>
<h1>Sprint SL Hubs</h1><i>SPRINT SL hubs add strength and enhance power transfer, meaning all your force pushes you forwards. Large 15mm diameter hub axles for sprinting and out-of-saddle climbing responsiveness. Circular dropout interface steps add extra stiffness.</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>Tire Width Optimisation</h1><i> Designed around a 20mm internal rim width optimised for a 25c tire (but will of course work without compromise with both 23c and 28c tires). They feature a hooked tire retention design and are both fully ETRTO-compatible and tubeless-ready.</i>
<h1>Rim Bed</h1><i>H_LOCK is our tubeless-ready rim bed profile with up-kicks to the shoulders of the tubeless steps which help to create a great rim-well seal for first installation and easy sealing of tubeless tyres. The H-Lock profile also locks the beads in place more securely once seated. This is especially important when running lower pressures off road.</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.</i>
<h1>Tyres</h1><i>At HUNT we enjoy the puncture resistance and grip benefits of tubeless on our every-day rides so we wanted to allow you the same option, but of course these tubeless-ready wheels are also designed to work perfectly inner tubes, just use tubes in tubeless ready tyres.</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 tensions longer and add fatigue resistance. PSR spokes feature the 2.2 width at the spoke head providing more material in this high stress area. The nipples come with a hex head so you can achieve precise tensioning. Combining these components well is key which is why all HUNT wheels are hand-built.</i>
<h1>Weight</h1><i>The consequence of the fanatical attention to detail is an outstandingly light 1466 gram wheelset weight. Gone are the days when having a disc-equipped road bike always resulted in a weight penalty. You can now float up the climbs, and then brake later than the others on the way back down!</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>Spare spokes with nipples & washers.</li><li>Tubeless Valves</li><li>Quality control card signed by your wheel builder</li></ul>
HUNT 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset

HUNT 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset

44 Deep | 29 Wide | 1466g

Aerodynamic performance in a lightweight package. Accessible aero, trickled down from our Limitless wheels.

44 DEEP | 29 WIDE EXT | 20 WIDE INT | 1466G

The Purpose

The 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc benefits from the further trickle-down effect of HUNT's in-house engineering team Aerodynamicist rim profiles, as first seen on the 48 Limitless Aero Disc. The rim used is the same as in the 44 UD Carbon Spoke Disc, but paired with conventional steel spokes.

aerodynamicist_profile

Aerodynamicist 29mm-wide rim, exclusively engineered and wind tunnel tested by HUNT's in-house engineering team, featuring a hooked & ETRTO-compliant tubeless-ready rim, designed for full clincher & tubeless tire compatibility.

H_CARE Logo

Includes FREE H_Care lifetime crash replacement for the first owners of these wheels. Read all about it here.

Following the release of our UD Carbon Spoke Disc range, many of you were asking if we could offer the Aerodynamicist rims found in that range with conventional steel spokes for usability & ease of maintenance.

As with all wheels featuring an Aerodynamicist profile, we've performed wind tunnel testing on the wheels to bring you the information on not only how these stack up against competitor wheelsets, but also how they sit within our range.




The Purpose

The 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc benefits from the further trickle-down effect of HUNT's in-house engineering team Aerodynamicist rim profiles, as first seen on the 48 Limitless Aero Disc. The rim used is the same as in the 44 UD Carbon Spoke Disc, but paired with conventional steel spokes.

aerodynamicist_profile

Aerodynamicist 29mm-wide rim, exclusively engineered and wind tunnel tested by HUNT's in-house engineering team, featuring a hooked & ETRTO-compliant tubeless-ready rim, designed for full clincher & tubeless tire compatibility.

H_CARE Logo

Includes FREE H_Care lifetime crash replacement for the first owners of these wheels. Read all about it here.

Following the release of our UD Carbon Spoke Disc range, many of you were asking if we could offer the Aerodynamicist rims found in that range with conventional steel spokes for usability & ease of maintenance.

As with all wheels featuring an Aerodynamicist profile, we've performed wind tunnel testing on the wheels to bring you the information on not only how these stack up against competitor wheelsets, but also how they sit within our range.




Key Features

Aerodynamicist performance, now accessible

    • Rims | 700c Aerodynamicist disc-specific hooked rim profiles, designed from the ground up. Toray T700/T800 carbon-fibre with a stronger ratio of T800 (T40) fibres to achieve greater strength-to-weight ratio. Unidirectional sidewalls with 3K weave bed and spoke areas. Drainage hole to prevent water ingress.
    • Tires | 20mm rim bed optimised for superior aerodynamic performance with a 25-28c tubeless tire. Tubeless-Ready. Also works excellently with clincher tires and tubes.
    • Hubs | New Sprint SL straight-pull hubs. 15mm diameter 6066-T6 body and axle for supreme strength-to-weight. Circular dropout interface steps for added security in fitment. 3x treble-tooth pawls, resulting in just 7.5˚ engagement. Steel spline inserts to protect the cassette body. Center Lock. Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
    • Axles | Easily adaptable & we fit them for you. Fit all current axle sizes and are easy to change. Click here to see all axle sizes.
    • Hand-built | All of our wheels are built and finished by hand, inclusive of a full quality control inspection.
    • Included | Tubeless tape & valves, spare spokes, axle adapters (please fill in the simple form after checkout to select your required size).
    • Weight | 1466g
    • See the full specs here

The Experts' View

BikeRumour logoroad.cc logo

Full Specs

  • Rims

    • Aerodynamicist profile, disc-specific & aerodynamically optimised for 25-28c tires
    • Unidirectional T700/800 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes
    • 29mm outer and 20mm internal width.
    • 44mm depth
    • Hooked
    • H_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks, for easy and secure tubeless installation
    • Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics
    • Drainage hole to prevent water ingress
  • Spokes

    • 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.
    • 16mm length with washer for a strong connection to the spoke added durability
    • 14 gauge
    • Black anodized finish
  • Tires Info

    • HUNT recommends a 25-28mm tire for best performance, tire widths between 22mm and 47mm are also safe to use.
    • You must not exceed the maximum tire pressure limits set out in the table below or the maximum limit set by your tire manufacturer if this is lower.
    • Note: best performance is usually gained by using tire pressures lower than the maximum, you can see our blog post here about this.
    • Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance.
  • Axle Sizes

    These wheels are available with all existing disc brake road bike axle adapter sizes. We fit the axles you need, just complete the simple form shown after checkout:

    • Front: 12x100mm Thru-Axle, 9x100mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x100mm
    • Rear: 12x142mm Thru-Axle, 12x135mm Thru-Axle, 10x135mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x135mm

    If you are unsure what size your axles are 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.

  • Front Hub

    • Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
    • 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
    • Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
    • Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
    • Hunt Race Season Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
  • Rear Hub

    • 6066-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.
      • Hunt Race Season Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
      • Forged and CNC’d 6066-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

    • 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

    These wheels come with H_CARE (Free Lifetime Crash Replacement) for the first owners. Read all about it here.

    A full 3 years from purchase date warranty is offered to the original purchaser only on all HUNT 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. Max system weight 125kg (system weight – total weight of fully kitted up rider, bike and luggage). If a rider is over 105Kgs 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.

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    Reviews

    Bike Magazine and Website Experts' Views

    BikeRumour Logo

    BikeRumour Review

    "It’s easy to say they’re great for the price, because they are. But the Hunt 44 Aerodynamicist wheels hold their own against more expensive offerings, too. And they look great doing it."

    Road.cc Logo

    Road.cc Editor's Choice

    "The wide rim is stable in crosswinds and fast on mixed terrain, they set up tubeless very easily and just float over harsh roads. There's a lot to love here."

    In the Box

    Contents

    • 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
    • Quality control card signed by your wheel builder

    Aerodynamic performance in a lightweight package. Accessible aero, trickled down from our Limitless wheels.

    44 DEEP | 29 WIDE EXT | 20 WIDE INT | 1466G

    The Purpose

    The 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc benefits from the further trickle-down effect of HUNT's in-house engineering team Aerodynamicist rim profiles, as first seen on the 48 Limitless Aero Disc. The rim used is the same as in the 44 UD Carbon Spoke Disc, but paired with conventional steel spokes.

    aerodynamicist_profile

    Aerodynamicist 29mm-wide rim, exclusively engineered and wind tunnel tested by HUNT's in-house engineering team, featuring a hooked & ETRTO-compliant tubeless-ready rim, designed for full clincher & tubeless tire compatibility.

    H_CARE Logo

    Includes FREE H_Care lifetime crash replacement for the first owners of these wheels. Read all about it here.

    Following the release of our UD Carbon Spoke Disc range, many of you were asking if we could offer the Aerodynamicist rims found in that range with conventional steel spokes for usability & ease of maintenance.

    As with all wheels featuring an Aerodynamicist profile, we've performed wind tunnel testing on the wheels to bring you the information on not only how these stack up against competitor wheelsets, but also how they sit within our range.




    The Purpose

    The 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc benefits from the further trickle-down effect of HUNT's in-house engineering team Aerodynamicist rim profiles, as first seen on the 48 Limitless Aero Disc. The rim used is the same as in the 44 UD Carbon Spoke Disc, but paired with conventional steel spokes.

    aerodynamicist_profile

    Aerodynamicist 29mm-wide rim, exclusively engineered and wind tunnel tested by HUNT's in-house engineering team, featuring a hooked & ETRTO-compliant tubeless-ready rim, designed for full clincher & tubeless tire compatibility.

    H_CARE Logo

    Includes FREE H_Care lifetime crash replacement for the first owners of these wheels. Read all about it here.

    Following the release of our UD Carbon Spoke Disc range, many of you were asking if we could offer the Aerodynamicist rims found in that range with conventional steel spokes for usability & ease of maintenance.

    As with all wheels featuring an Aerodynamicist profile, we've performed wind tunnel testing on the wheels to bring you the information on not only how these stack up against competitor wheelsets, but also how they sit within our range.




    Key Features

    Aerodynamicist performance, now accessible

      • Rims | 700c Aerodynamicist disc-specific hooked rim profiles, designed from the ground up. Toray T700/T800 carbon-fibre with a stronger ratio of T800 (T40) fibres to achieve greater strength-to-weight ratio. Unidirectional sidewalls with 3K weave bed and spoke areas. Drainage hole to prevent water ingress.
      • Tires | 20mm rim bed optimised for superior aerodynamic performance with a 25-28c tubeless tire. Tubeless-Ready. Also works excellently with clincher tires and tubes.
      • Hubs | New Sprint SL straight-pull hubs. 15mm diameter 6066-T6 body and axle for supreme strength-to-weight. Circular dropout interface steps for added security in fitment. 3x treble-tooth pawls, resulting in just 7.5˚ engagement. Steel spline inserts to protect the cassette body. Center Lock. Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
      • Axles | Easily adaptable & we fit them for you. Fit all current axle sizes and are easy to change. Click here to see all axle sizes.
      • Hand-built | All of our wheels are built and finished by hand, inclusive of a full quality control inspection.
      • Included | Tubeless tape & valves, spare spokes, axle adapters (please fill in the simple form after checkout to select your required size).
      • Weight | 1466g
      • See the full specs here

    The Experts' View

    BikeRumour logoroad.cc logo

    Full Specs

  • Rims

    • Aerodynamicist profile, disc-specific & aerodynamically optimised for 25-28c tires
    • Unidirectional T700/800 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes
    • 29mm outer and 20mm internal width.
    • 44mm depth
    • Hooked
    • H_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks, for easy and secure tubeless installation
    • Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics
    • Drainage hole to prevent water ingress
  • Spokes

    • 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.
    • 16mm length with washer for a strong connection to the spoke added durability
    • 14 gauge
    • Black anodized finish
  • Tires Info

    • HUNT recommends a 25-28mm tire for best performance, tire widths between 22mm and 47mm are also safe to use.
    • You must not exceed the maximum tire pressure limits set out in the table below or the maximum limit set by your tire manufacturer if this is lower.
    • Note: best performance is usually gained by using tire pressures lower than the maximum, you can see our blog post here about this.
    • Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance.
  • Axle Sizes

    These wheels are available with all existing disc brake road bike axle adapter sizes. We fit the axles you need, just complete the simple form shown after checkout:

    • Front: 12x100mm Thru-Axle, 9x100mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x100mm
    • Rear: 12x142mm Thru-Axle, 12x135mm Thru-Axle, 10x135mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x135mm

    If you are unsure what size your axles are 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.

  • Front Hub

    • Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
    • 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
    • Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
    • Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
    • Hunt Race Season Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
  • Rear Hub

    • 6066-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.
      • Hunt Race Season Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
      • Forged and CNC’d 6066-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

    • 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

    These wheels come with H_CARE (Free Lifetime Crash Replacement) for the first owners. Read all about it here.

    A full 3 years from purchase date warranty is offered to the original purchaser only on all HUNT 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. Max system weight 125kg (system weight – total weight of fully kitted up rider, bike and luggage). If a rider is over 105Kgs 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.

    Our Riders also Bought

    Reviews

    Bike Magazine and Website Experts' Views

    BikeRumour Logo

    BikeRumour Review

    "It’s easy to say they’re great for the price, because they are. But the Hunt 44 Aerodynamicist wheels hold their own against more expensive offerings, too. And they look great doing it."

    Road.cc Logo

    Road.cc Editor's Choice

    "The wide rim is stable in crosswinds and fast on mixed terrain, they set up tubeless very easily and just float over harsh roads. There's a lot to love here."

    In the Box

    Contents

    • 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
    • Quality control card signed by your wheel builder

    HUNT 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset

    44 Deep | 29 Wide | 1466g

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