HUNT 34 Aero Wide Disc SL Wheelset
34 Deep | 26 Wide Ext | 20 Wide Int | 1565g
The fastest alloy disc-brake wheelset in the world.
34 DEEP | 26 WIDE EXT | 20 WIDE INT | 1565G
The Purpose
After years spent testing and developing in the wind tunnel and on the open road (and the subsequent launch of our 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheelset), HUNT is proud to introduce the 34 Aero Wide Disc SL - the world's fastest alloy disc-brake wheelset.
Wind tunnel proven against world leading wheels. See the 34AWD test report for full technical details of our wind tunnel testing methodology, including data/graphs and the full range of wheels we tested against.
Designed by HUNT's in-house engineering team.
Everything we learned when pushing what is aerodynamically possible with a carbon disc-brake wheelset, has been applied to an alloy model that embodies the same philosophy: be the absolute fastest drop-bar wheelset.
ALLOY? IN A WIND TUNNEL?
Until now, aerodynamic development has lagged behind on alloy wheelsets. So much so, that after having invested our time and knowledge into the 34 Aero Wide Disc, it is faster than a (carbon) Zipp 202 NSW when paired with a 28c tire. The assumption that carbon is inherently faster is untrue, and now tangible aerodynamic performance has been made accessible for all.
Read More
WIDER TIRES & WIDER WHEELS | RIDE FASTER
Leading rim-brake wheels have been at the 27-28mm wide mark for some time, with undisputed aero benefits over narrower designs. However, they are aerodynamically limited by rim brake calipers limiting the maximum width of the brake track. Further, most are optimised for narrower tires. 23mm tires used to be the standard… but for us, you and most pro riders, 25/28 and even 30mm tires are the preferred choice. Let’s face it: when leaning in on the final turn of a mass bunch sprint or descending sweeping alpine bends, you want serious grip! Plus, the lower rolling resistance benefits of 25 and 28mm tires* mean that road disc aero wheels should be specifically designed around these wider tires. Accordingly, this wheelset has been designed using schematics and feedback from Schwalbe's own engineers.
(*Especially rider-system benefits, wheel & tire only tests do not include rider damped losses, and how lower pressures reduce these losses by reducing rider movement. This is a whole other area we will be releasing scientific data on.)
THE RESULTS…
The wind tunnel data we recorded is shown against the full range of incumbent world-class aero wheels in the charts below. The results speak for themselves. It’s been hard work but it’s been very worthwhile. This process and the knowledge gained from pushing the boundaries of aero wheel development creates huge opportunities to serve you with a wide range of world leading aerodynamic wheels…this is just the beginning! Thank you.
THE DATA
Read the full wind tunnel test report showing all technical wind tunnel testing method details, extensive wind tunnel data and the full range of wheels we tested against.
The Purpose
After years spent testing and developing in the wind tunnel and on the open road (and the subsequent launch of our 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheelset), HUNT is proud to introduce the 34 Aero Wide Disc - the world's fastest alloy disc-brake wheelset.
Wind tunnel proven against world leading wheels. See the 34AWD test report for full technical details of our wind tunnel testing methodology, including data/graphs and the full range of wheels we tested against.
Designed by HUNT's in-house engineering team.
Everything we learned when pushing what is aerodynamically possible with a carbon disc-brake wheelset, has been applied to an alloy model that embodies the same philosophy: be the absolute fastest drop-bar wheelset.
ALLOY? IN A WIND TUNNEL?
Until now, aerodynamic development has lagged behind on alloy wheelsets. So much so, that after having invested our time and knowledge into the 34 Aero Wide Disc, it is faster than a (carbon) Zipp 202 NSW when paired with a 28c tire. The assumption that carbon is inherently faster is untrue, and now tangible aerodynamic performance has been made accessible for all.
Read More
WIDER TIRES & WIDER WHEELS | RIDE FASTER
Leading rim-brake wheels have been at the 27-28mm wide mark for some time, with undisputed aero benefits over narrower designs. However, they are aerodynamically limited by rim brake calipers limiting the maximum width of the brake track. Further, most are optimised for narrower tires. 23mm tires used to be the standard… but for us, you and most pro riders, 25/28 and even 30mm tires are the preferred choice. Let’s face it: when leaning in on the final turn of a mass bunch sprint or descending sweeping alpine bends, you want serious grip! Plus, the lower rolling resistance benefits of 25 and 28mm tires* mean that road disc aero wheels should be specifically designed around these wider tires. Accordingly, this wheelset has been designed using schematics and feedback from Schwalbe's own engineers.
(*Especially rider-system benefits, wheel & tire only tests do not include rider damped losses, and how lower pressures reduce these losses by reducing rider movement. This is a whole other area we will be releasing scientific data on.)
THE RESULTS…
The wind tunnel data we recorded is shown against the full range of incumbent world-class aero wheels in the charts below. The results speak for themselves. It was amazing to see Luisa’s face when it became evident what we'd achieved for riders. It’s been hard work but it’s been very worthwhile. This process and the knowledge gained from pushing the boundaries of aero wheel development creates huge opportunities to serve you with a wide range of world leading aerodynamic wheels…this is just the beginning! Thank you.
THE DATA
Read the full wind tunnel test report showing all technical wind tunnel testing method details, extensive wind tunnel data and the full range of wheels we tested against.
Key Features
The fastest alloy disc-brake wheelset in the world.
- Rims | 700c Aerodynamicist rim profile with similar rounded profile to our Limitless wheels. 24mm external width at the hook, but tapering to 26mm lower down to optimise airflow. 6069-T6 alloy (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6)
- Tires | Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance. Feature a hooked tire retention design and are both fully ETRTO-compatible and tubeless-ready.
- Hubs | 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 7.5˚ engagement. Steel spline inserts protect the freehub body. Center-lock brake mount. Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
- Spokes | Pillar Wing 20 spokes with aerofoil profile. Tested and proven to provide aerodynamic advantage over flat or bladed options both from Pillar and other competitors.
- 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 | 1565g
- UCI Approved
- See the full specs here
The Experts' View
Full Specs
Rims
- Wind tunnel tested, aerodynamically optimised rounded profile
- Disc-specific tubeless-ready profile
- Hooked
- H_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation
- 6069-T6 Alloy (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6)
- 34mm Deep
- 20mm Internal Width
- 26mm External Width (widening slightly below the rim hook)
- Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics
Spokes
- Pillar Wing 20 with Aerofoil
- 20 front and 24 rear, laced 2 cross
- 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
- For the 34 Aero Wide Disc SL HUNT recommend a 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 tyre 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.
- You must not exceed the maximum pressure stated on your tire.
- Suitable tubeless road, gravel and CX tires are available from a huge range of companies.
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 6061-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.
Rear Hub
- 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium 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 6061-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.
Bearings
- High-grade sealed cartridge replaceable units.
- 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
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. Max system weight 253lbs (system weight – total weight of fully kitted up rider, bike and luggage). If a rider is over 233lbs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly. 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
|
2020 Editor's Choice"The Hunt 34 Aero Wide Disc wheels prove that aluminium can work for more than just 'training' wheels, offering excellent performance at a fraction of the price of carbon" |
|
New HUNT 34 Aero Wide Disc alloy wheelset claimed to be "world's fastest aero-tested alloy wheelset""With these wheels, I think HUNT is tapping into a new market, with crash-prone or fibre-fearful racers most likely to be interested." |
 |
HUNT new 34 Aero Wide Disc is fastest wind tunnel tested alloy road wheelset"A reminder that sometimes paying more for a set of wheels doesn’t guarantee less drag." |
|
"Hunt unveils "world's fastest aero-tested alloy disc-brake wheels""We've told you before about the 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheels that HUNT claims are faster than any other wheels of their kind with either 25mm or 28mm tyres fitted; the HUNT 34 Aero Wide Disc wheels have come out of the same development programme." |
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
- Spare of each spoke plus nipples
- Quality control card signed by your wheel builder
The fastest alloy disc-brake wheelset in the world.
34 DEEP | 26 WIDE EXT | 20 WIDE INT | 1565G
The Purpose
After years spent testing and developing in the wind tunnel and on the open road (and the subsequent launch of our 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheelset), HUNT is proud to introduce the 34 Aero Wide Disc SL - the world's fastest alloy disc-brake wheelset.
Wind tunnel proven against world leading wheels. See the 34AWD test report for full technical details of our wind tunnel testing methodology, including data/graphs and the full range of wheels we tested against.
Designed by HUNT's in-house engineering team.
Everything we learned when pushing what is aerodynamically possible with a carbon disc-brake wheelset, has been applied to an alloy model that embodies the same philosophy: be the absolute fastest drop-bar wheelset.
ALLOY? IN A WIND TUNNEL?
Until now, aerodynamic development has lagged behind on alloy wheelsets. So much so, that after having invested our time and knowledge into the 34 Aero Wide Disc, it is faster than a (carbon) Zipp 202 NSW when paired with a 28c tire. The assumption that carbon is inherently faster is untrue, and now tangible aerodynamic performance has been made accessible for all.
Read More
WIDER TIRES & WIDER WHEELS | RIDE FASTER
Leading rim-brake wheels have been at the 27-28mm wide mark for some time, with undisputed aero benefits over narrower designs. However, they are aerodynamically limited by rim brake calipers limiting the maximum width of the brake track. Further, most are optimised for narrower tires. 23mm tires used to be the standard… but for us, you and most pro riders, 25/28 and even 30mm tires are the preferred choice. Let’s face it: when leaning in on the final turn of a mass bunch sprint or descending sweeping alpine bends, you want serious grip! Plus, the lower rolling resistance benefits of 25 and 28mm tires* mean that road disc aero wheels should be specifically designed around these wider tires. Accordingly, this wheelset has been designed using schematics and feedback from Schwalbe's own engineers.
(*Especially rider-system benefits, wheel & tire only tests do not include rider damped losses, and how lower pressures reduce these losses by reducing rider movement. This is a whole other area we will be releasing scientific data on.)
THE RESULTS…
The wind tunnel data we recorded is shown against the full range of incumbent world-class aero wheels in the charts below. The results speak for themselves. It’s been hard work but it’s been very worthwhile. This process and the knowledge gained from pushing the boundaries of aero wheel development creates huge opportunities to serve you with a wide range of world leading aerodynamic wheels…this is just the beginning! Thank you.
THE DATA
Read the full wind tunnel test report showing all technical wind tunnel testing method details, extensive wind tunnel data and the full range of wheels we tested against.
The Purpose
After years spent testing and developing in the wind tunnel and on the open road (and the subsequent launch of our 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheelset), HUNT is proud to introduce the 34 Aero Wide Disc - the world's fastest alloy disc-brake wheelset.
Wind tunnel proven against world leading wheels. See the 34AWD test report for full technical details of our wind tunnel testing methodology, including data/graphs and the full range of wheels we tested against.
Designed by HUNT's in-house engineering team.
Everything we learned when pushing what is aerodynamically possible with a carbon disc-brake wheelset, has been applied to an alloy model that embodies the same philosophy: be the absolute fastest drop-bar wheelset.
ALLOY? IN A WIND TUNNEL?
Until now, aerodynamic development has lagged behind on alloy wheelsets. So much so, that after having invested our time and knowledge into the 34 Aero Wide Disc, it is faster than a (carbon) Zipp 202 NSW when paired with a 28c tire. The assumption that carbon is inherently faster is untrue, and now tangible aerodynamic performance has been made accessible for all.
Read More
WIDER TIRES & WIDER WHEELS | RIDE FASTER
Leading rim-brake wheels have been at the 27-28mm wide mark for some time, with undisputed aero benefits over narrower designs. However, they are aerodynamically limited by rim brake calipers limiting the maximum width of the brake track. Further, most are optimised for narrower tires. 23mm tires used to be the standard… but for us, you and most pro riders, 25/28 and even 30mm tires are the preferred choice. Let’s face it: when leaning in on the final turn of a mass bunch sprint or descending sweeping alpine bends, you want serious grip! Plus, the lower rolling resistance benefits of 25 and 28mm tires* mean that road disc aero wheels should be specifically designed around these wider tires. Accordingly, this wheelset has been designed using schematics and feedback from Schwalbe's own engineers.
(*Especially rider-system benefits, wheel & tire only tests do not include rider damped losses, and how lower pressures reduce these losses by reducing rider movement. This is a whole other area we will be releasing scientific data on.)
THE RESULTS…
The wind tunnel data we recorded is shown against the full range of incumbent world-class aero wheels in the charts below. The results speak for themselves. It was amazing to see Luisa’s face when it became evident what we'd achieved for riders. It’s been hard work but it’s been very worthwhile. This process and the knowledge gained from pushing the boundaries of aero wheel development creates huge opportunities to serve you with a wide range of world leading aerodynamic wheels…this is just the beginning! Thank you.
THE DATA
Read the full wind tunnel test report showing all technical wind tunnel testing method details, extensive wind tunnel data and the full range of wheels we tested against.
Key Features
The fastest alloy disc-brake wheelset in the world.
- Rims | 700c Aerodynamicist rim profile with similar rounded profile to our Limitless wheels. 24mm external width at the hook, but tapering to 26mm lower down to optimise airflow. 6069-T6 alloy (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6)
- Tires | Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance. Feature a hooked tire retention design and are both fully ETRTO-compatible and tubeless-ready.
- Hubs | 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 7.5˚ engagement. Steel spline inserts protect the freehub body. Center-lock brake mount. Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
- Spokes | Pillar Wing 20 spokes with aerofoil profile. Tested and proven to provide aerodynamic advantage over flat or bladed options both from Pillar and other competitors.
- 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 | 1565g
- UCI Approved
- See the full specs here
The Experts' View
Full Specs
Rims
- Wind tunnel tested, aerodynamically optimised rounded profile
- Disc-specific tubeless-ready profile
- Hooked
- H_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation
- 6069-T6 Alloy (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6)
- 34mm Deep
- 20mm Internal Width
- 26mm External Width (widening slightly below the rim hook)
- Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics
Spokes
- Pillar Wing 20 with Aerofoil
- 20 front and 24 rear, laced 2 cross
- 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
- For the 34 Aero Wide Disc SL HUNT recommend a 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 tyre 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.
- You must not exceed the maximum pressure stated on your tire.
- Suitable tubeless road, gravel and CX tires are available from a huge range of companies.
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 6061-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.
Rear Hub
- 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium 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 6061-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.
Bearings
- High-grade sealed cartridge replaceable units.
- 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
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. Max system weight 253lbs (system weight – total weight of fully kitted up rider, bike and luggage). If a rider is over 233lbs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly. 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
|
2020 Editor's Choice"The Hunt 34 Aero Wide Disc wheels prove that aluminium can work for more than just 'training' wheels, offering excellent performance at a fraction of the price of carbon" |
|
New HUNT 34 Aero Wide Disc alloy wheelset claimed to be "world's fastest aero-tested alloy wheelset""With these wheels, I think HUNT is tapping into a new market, with crash-prone or fibre-fearful racers most likely to be interested." |
|
HUNT new 34 Aero Wide Disc is fastest wind tunnel tested alloy road wheelset"A reminder that sometimes paying more for a set of wheels doesn’t guarantee less drag." |
|
"Hunt unveils "world's fastest aero-tested alloy disc-brake wheels""We've told you before about the 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheels that HUNT claims are faster than any other wheels of their kind with either 25mm or 28mm tyres fitted; the HUNT 34 Aero Wide Disc wheels have come out of the same development programme." |
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
- Spare of each spoke plus nipples
- Quality control card signed by your wheel builder
HUNT 34 Aero Wide Disc SL Wheelset
34 Deep | 26 Wide Ext | 20 Wide Int | 1565g
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