The HUNT 60 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Aero Disc Wheelset with Ceramic Velocity utilises all of HUNT’s prime finish know-how to make considered one of their costliest wheel choices up to now.
Carbon spokes, quick participating hubs, Ceramic Velocity bearings and HUNT’s ultra-wide rim for improved crosswind stability and aero efficiency make ought to make this a terrific all-round wheel with low weight for the depth.
However how do they standup towards different well-established high-end gamers within the deep part wheel market? We rode them to seek out out.
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Design and building
The HUNT 60 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Aero Disc Wheelset with Ceramic Velocity options, unsurprisingly, the model’s Limitless rim know-how. This makes use of a co-moulded low-density polymer within the outer rim building to cut back weight whereas with the ability to make the rim 60mm deep and 34mm extensive on the widest factors with a 21mm inner width. HUNT say that is lighter than carbon, density of 0.7g/cm3 vs. carbon fibre pre-perg of 1.6g/cm3, so for a similar quantity it weighs much less.
This extensive rim additionally works finest aerodynamically with tyres of 25-28mm, and is aimed to provide a easy interface from tyre to rim to help in aero efficiency.
As for aero information, HUNT revealed this, and with standardised tyres, the HUNTs got here out quicker than a number of excessive finish opponents throughout a spread of YAW angles, however the pace isn’t given. The rim can also be Hooked tubeless appropriate, with H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for straightforward tubeless set up.
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These wheels additionally function carbon spokes, which HUNT declare are higher for vibration dampening in addition to being stiffer than alloy spokes and lighter. HUNT says that the carbon spokes are simply 2.7g per spoke, a Sapim CX-Ray straight pull spoke is 14g for reference, and may take care of ~450kgf tensile drive per spoke.
The entrance hub is laced with a 12 spoke 2-cross sample on the rotor facet and a 6 spoke radial sample on the opposite for 20 complete, whereas the rear is a ten spoke 2-cross sample on either side for 20 complete. Truing is feasible from the within of the rim.
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The hubs are the Dash SLC hubs with centre-lock disc mounting, which use a solid and CNC’d 7075-T6 warmth handled aluminium alloy physique and axles, and a TaperLock spoke interface.
The rear incorporates a metal spline insert on the freehub physique to keep away from cassette chew into the fabric. Whereas 3x treble-tooth individually leaf sprung pawls with 48 enamel on the ratchet ring for quick 7.5 diploma engagement are used within the rear hub.
All bearings are CeramicSpeed hybrid which use silicon nitride ball bearings which supposedly function higher roundness, hardness, smoothness and cargo taking capability which reduces the prospect of harm to the steel races. The bearings additionally include a 4 12 months guarantee from Ceramic Velocity.
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Whole weight is claimed 1551g however ours got here in at 866g rear and 735g entrance (1601g complete) with rim tape, and no valves or lockrings.
Appropriate tyre sizes vary from 25-47mm, whereas axle compatibility is 12x100mm Through-Axle, 9x100mm Through-Axle, Fast Launch 9x100mm for the entrance and 12x142mm Through-Axle, 12x135mm Through-Axle, 10x135mm Through-Axle, Fast Launch 9x135mm for the rear. Adaptors will be bought, however 12×100 and 12×142 are provided as customary, as are 80mm valves and a spacer for 8/9/10 pace cassettes.
The wheels additionally function a H_CARE lifetime crash alternative, and a most system consumer bundle of 125kg.
The journey
The primary impression when setting off with these wheels was simply how shortly they roll on top of things after which keep there. The extensive rim along with the extensive tyre helps these wheels roll fairly effortlessly and with the big quantity of air within the tyres, it’s an impressively snug setup. Maybe the carbon spokes vibration dampening properties helped out right here as effectively. However for rolling roads and on the flats, the wheels simply ate up the tarmac and I discovered my common speeds growing for a similar effort ranges. The CeramicSpeed bearings additionally seemingly assist assist this quick rolling feeling, and the entire bundle actually does really feel exceptionally quick.
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I additionally discovered that sprinting on these wheels felt unbelievable. The rear hub engagement is extremely quick with the 7.5 diploma engagement price, so there’s barely a second of float earlier than the chew on the hub when kicking down the ability. The metal cassette physique guard prevents harm to the hub when kicking as effectively.
The hub could be very loud when coasting, although I do know some individuals who love this and others who hate it, I personally didn’t thoughts. The two-cross carbon spokes on the rear additionally seem to take care of the torsional load properly with none feeling of slack.
From sprinting at each high and low speeds, the wheels had been very straightforward to speed up. Nevertheless there was a slight feeling of slack on the entrance wheel when cornering notably quick. Lowering the spoke depend on the entrance could have helped barely with marginal aero beneficial properties, however the radial sample on the fitting facet of the hub can have an impact of decreasing the effectiveness towards torsional load when braking in addition to lateral hundreds when cornering.
One other space to be talked about was becoming the tyres, which had been very arduous to get onto the rim. I wanted some grippy gloves to get them on for either side of the tyre. The upside is that they are often seated with a observe pump with out a compressor or valve eliminated.
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When it got here to climbing, the stiffness of the wheels made them fairly good throughout shorter sharper inclines, whereas on shallow gradients the burden penalty of a deeper rim tends to be outweighed by the aero advantages.
On longer steep climbs, I couldn’t really feel that a lot of a distinction between these and a lighter 30mm climbing wheelset. I’m admittedly not a light-weight climber, so I don’t suppose I’ll ever have that sensation of dancing up climbs. However at very low speeds the stiffness aids energy switch and acceleration to a degree that the extra rotational mass is imperceivable.
The wheels dealt with brilliantly in gusty circumstances with dependable dealing with within the wind. Sturdy winds nonetheless meant using no-handed was a no-go, however there have been no unpredictable actions.
Worth
There’s one huge consideration with these wheels nevertheless and that’s the value. At $2,699 / £2149 these wheels have actually transcended HUNTs popularity as a funds wheel model.
The Zipp 404 Firecrest for instance are available in at an identical claimed weight and rim depth however for $2,005 / £1688, though are hookless and have no ceramic bearings.
Nevertheless the HUNTs evaluate favourably to the Roval CLX II wheelset, which at related depth and weight, no ceramic bearings, price $2,800 / £2500.
When it comes to a excessive performing deep part wheelset, the HUNTs are spectacular of their efficiency with minimal faults. However the value remains to be excessive.
Conclusion
The HUNT 60 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Aero Disc Wheelset with Ceramic Velocity are a really stable performing set of deep part wheels. The load is aggressive, they deal with effectively in crosswinds, they usually speed up quickly. The CeramicSpeed bearings additionally add a further degree of efficiency and the carbon spokes are replaceable ought to one break.
The one unfavourable which is perceivable is the slight lack of lateral stiffness when cornering arduous, and the value is now over $/£2k, breaking out of HUNT’s popularity as a funds efficiency possibility. However for a wheel that performs in addition to dearer opponents, it’s nonetheless a terrific selection for these in search of an all-round deep part wheelset.
