HUNT 42 Limitless Gravel Adventure Wheelset
<h1>WIND TUNNEL TESTED</h1><i>Developed by HUNT's in-house engineering team, with years in the wind tunnel spent testing every last detail. We've left no stone unturned in designing this wheelset from the ground up to be very fastest in the world within its class.</i>
<h1>WIND TUNNEL PROVEN</h1><i>Proven to offer the lowest aerodynamic drag among tested gravel-specific wheelsets, offering the rider up to 16.8w savings over non-aero gravel wheels.</i>
<h1>PATENTED LIMITLESS TECHNOLOGY</h1><i>To create the most aerodynamic & stable shape for the tire, a rim bed of 24.5mm is needed. With the tire profile this creates, the ideal shape of the rim curves out to an external width of 36mm. To overcome the weight penalty associated with this, we use a (non-structural) low density expanding polymer insert, inside a channel carved out during pre-preg.</i>
<h1>PATENTED LIMITLESS TECHNOLOGY</h1><i>This is bonded to the carbon during the curing process, resulting in an exceptionally strong bond. The density of carbon is 1.6g per cubic centimetre, whereas the polymer inserts weigh just 0.7g per cubic centimetre, resulting in a (rotational) mass loss of just over 50g per rim. This patented technology enables us to consider the limits of material properties, and smash right past them.</i>
<h1>NIPPLES</h1><i>To accompany the high-end spokes, we’ve selected brass nipples for this build. Brass is exceptionally strong, corrosion resistant and benefits from self-lubricating properties. As well as the standard square body, the nipples feature a hex head so you can achieve precise tensioning.</i>
<h1>WING SPOKES</h1><i>After testing multiple spoke types (including analysis against competitor spokes), we found that the aerofoil profile of Pillar's Wing spokes offer even further aerodynamic advantages over flat/bladed options.</i>
<h1>FREEHUB BODY</h1><i>New <strong>H_Ratchet</strong> double-sided system (with two floating ratchet rings), with a 40t ratchet ring resulting in just 9˚ engagement. The freehub benefits from H_Ceramik anti-bite coating to ensure maximum durability.</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>Tubeless Valves</li><li>Spare of each spoke plus nipples</li><li>Quality control card signed by your wheel builder</li></ul>
<h1>TIRE COMPATIBILITY</h1><i>Designed around a 25mm internal rim width, optimised aerodynamically for 38-42c gravel tires (but will work with any tyre up to 64c). Also compatible with clincher tires and tubes. They feature a hooked tyre retention design and are both fully ETRTO-compatible and tubeless-ready.</i>
<h1>WIND TUNNEL TESTED</h1><i>Developed by HUNT's in-house engineering team, with years in the wind tunnel spent testing every last detail. We've left no stone unturned in designing this wheelset from the ground up to be very fastest in the world within its class.</i>
<h1>WIND TUNNEL PROVEN</h1><i>Proven to offer the lowest aerodynamic drag among tested gravel-specific wheelsets, offering the rider up to 16.8w savings over non-aero gravel wheels.</i>
<h1>PATENTED LIMITLESS TECHNOLOGY</h1><i>To create the most aerodynamic & stable shape for the tire, a rim bed of 24.5mm is needed. With the tire profile this creates, the ideal shape of the rim curves out to an external width of 36mm. To overcome the weight penalty associated with this, we use a (non-structural) low density expanding polymer insert, inside a channel carved out during pre-preg.</i>
<h1>PATENTED LIMITLESS TECHNOLOGY</h1><i>This is bonded to the carbon during the curing process, resulting in an exceptionally strong bond. The density of carbon is 1.6g per cubic centimetre, whereas the polymer inserts weigh just 0.7g per cubic centimetre, resulting in a (rotational) mass loss of just over 50g per rim. This patented technology enables us to consider the limits of material properties, and smash right past them.</i>
<h1>NIPPLES</h1><i>To accompany the high-end spokes, we’ve selected brass nipples for this build. Brass is exceptionally strong, corrosion resistant and benefits from self-lubricating properties. As well as the standard square body, the nipples feature a hex head so you can achieve precise tensioning.</i>
<h1>WING SPOKES</h1><i>After testing multiple spoke types (including analysis against competitor spokes), we found that the aerofoil profile of Pillar's Wing spokes offer even further aerodynamic advantages over flat/bladed options.</i>
<h1>FREEHUB BODY</h1><i>New <strong>H_Ratchet</strong> double-sided system (with two floating ratchet rings), with a 40t ratchet ring resulting in just 9˚ engagement. The freehub benefits from H_Ceramik anti-bite coating to ensure maximum durability.</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>Tubeless Valves</li><li>Spare of each spoke plus nipples</li><li>Quality control card signed by your wheel builder</li></ul>
<h1>TIRE COMPATIBILITY</h1><i>Designed around a 25mm internal rim width, optimised aerodynamically for 38-42c gravel tires (but will work with any tyre up to 64c). Also compatible with clincher tires and tubes. They feature a hooked tyre retention design and are both fully ETRTO-compatible and tubeless-ready.</i>

HUNT 42 Limitless Gravel Adventure Wheelset

1642g Depth Width ext Width int size
42 mm 36 mm 25 mm 28

We've upfitted our gravel-specific, aerodynamically optimized LIMITLESS rims with a bikepack-ready, ultra-durable H_Ratchet hubset and increased spoke count, for riders setting out on the harshest, most remote courses and looking to bring an aero advantage.

Tire size: Aero optimized for 38-40mm tires; work well with 29mm up to 64mm.

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The Purpose _

<h1>WIND TUNNEL PROVEN</h1><i>Proven to offer the lowest aerodynamic drag among tested gravel-specific wheelsets, offering the rider up to 16.8w savings over non-aero gravel wheels.</i>

The Purpose _

The 42 Limitless Gravel Adventure offers race proven class-leading aerodynamic performance, with build specifications tailored for fast, loaded ultra-adventures. Developed for our HUNT Beyond supported athletes and aimed squarely at delivering wins in the world’s biggest ultra-endurance races such as the Tour Divide, Unbound XL and the Silk Road Mountain Race.

Sofiane Sehili, Beyond Athlete and one of the worlds top Ultra-cyclists has not only been involved in the development and testing of the wheelset but recently rode them to victory in the inaugural Bright Midnight Ultra-race in Norway, covering 1040km of mixed terrain in an unbelievable time of just 2 days and 3 hours. This is real world testing at its finest.

Built to ensure maximum durability when exploring the most remote corners of the globe while carrying the gear and provisions required to keep you moving fast for days on end.

KEY FEATURES_

<h1>PATENTED LIMITLESS TECHNOLOGY</h1><i>This is bonded to the carbon during the curing process, resulting in an exceptionally strong bond. The density of carbon is 1.6g per cubic centimetre, whereas the polymer inserts weigh just 0.7g per cubic centimetre, resulting in a (rotational) mass loss of just over 50g per rim. This patented technology enables us to consider the limits of material properties, and smash right past them.</i>

Patented Limitless Technology

To create the most aerodynamic & stable shape for the tire, a rim bed of 24.5mm is needed. With the tire profile this creates, the ideal shape of the rim curves out to an external width of 36mm. To overcome the weight penalty associated with this, we use a (non-structural) low density expanding polymer insert, inside a channel carved out during pre-preg.

<h1>PATENTED LIMITLESS TECHNOLOGY</h1><i>To create the most aerodynamic & stable shape for the tire, a rim bed of 24.5mm is needed. With the tire profile this creates, the ideal shape of the rim curves out to an external width of 36mm. To overcome the weight penalty associated with this, we use a (non-structural) low density expanding polymer insert, inside a channel carved out during pre-preg.</i>

Aerodynamicist Rim

The ultimate in aerodynamics, designed specifically to meet the needs of the modern rider, at the speeds they ride at. We ride at a range of wind yaw angles far greater than previously considered, and so HUNT Limitless is able to deliver aerodynamic supremacy across a wide range of riding and at real-world speeds.

<h1>NIPPLES</h1><i>To accompany the high-end spokes, we’ve selected brass nipples for this build. Brass is exceptionally strong, corrosion resistant and benefits from self-lubricating properties. As well as the standard square body, the nipples feature a hex head so you can achieve precise tensioning.</i>

H_Ratchet Hubs

New H_Ratchet double-sided system (with two floating ratchet rings). With a 40t ratchet ring resulting in just 9˚ engagement. The freehub benefits from H_Ceramik anti-bite coating to ensure maximum durability.

HUNT wheels being put to the test in the GST wind tunnel in Germany

Wind Tunnel Tested

Proven to offer the lowest aerodynamic drag among tested gravel-specific wheelsets under 50mm depth, offering the rider up to .12 Watt savings over renowned competitors, and 16.8 Watt savings over non-aero gravel wheels.

TECHNOLOGY _

The wind tunnel results depict the performance of HUNT 42 Limitless Gravel Aero wheels among a range of world class aero wheels commonly used in competitive gravel racing. The data suggests that the HUNT 42 Limitless Gravel Aero is the most aerodynamic gravel wheelset, offering the rider a small power gain of 0.05W, or 6 seconds of advantage when compared to the next best ranked offering over the course of a 200-mile race averaging a speed of 32 km/h and power output of 317W (Note: the 3T Discus 45|40 was not available to test, as it was not released to the public when testing occurred).

With the use of patented Limitless construction, HUNT was able to create a wheelset that offers an extremely wide rim profile with a truncated edge (blunted spoke bed) to help airflow remain attached to the system, while maintaining low overall weight and providing day-in and day-out performance and durability on the harshest gravel roads.

See the research white paper for full technical details of our wind tunnel testing methodology, including data/graphs and the full range of wheels we tested against.

Full Specs _

Rims
Wind tunnel tested, aerodynamically optimized for 38-42c tires Hooked H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation Unidirectional T24/30 carbon fiber with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes 36mm outer and 24.5mm inner width 42mm depth Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics
  • Wind tunnel tested, aerodynamically optimized for 38-42c tires
  • Hooked
  • H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation
  • Unidirectional T24/30 carbon fiber with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes
  • 36mm outer and 24.5mm inner width
  • 42mm depth
  • Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics
Spokes
Pillar Wing with Aerofoil 24 front and 28 rear interlaced Aero Butted 2.0-2.2/0.95-2.0 then PSR section is 2.2 J-bend for durability and ease of replacement 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
  • Pillar Wing with Aerofoil
  • 24 front and 28 rear interlaced
  • Aero Butted 2.0-2.2/0.95-2.0 then PSR section is 2.2
  • J-bend for durability and ease of replacement
  • 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
Brass for corrosion resistance Square body for external adjustment and hex head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning 12mm Length 14 gauge Black finish
  • Brass for corrosion resistance
  • Square body for external adjustment and hex head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning
  • 12mm Length
  • 14 gauge
  • Black finish
Front Hub
Forged and CNC’d 7075 heat-treated aluminum alloy hub shell. 6066-T6 aluminum 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.
  • Forged and CNC’d 7075 heat-treated aluminum alloy hub shell.
  • 6066-T6 aluminum 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
H_Ratchet 40t ratchet ring for 9˚ engagement 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. All freehub standards accounted for. 7075 heat-treated aluminium alloy hub shell. Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
  • H_Ratchet 40t ratchet ring for 9˚ engagement
  • 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.
  • All freehub standards accounted for.
  • 7075 heat-treated aluminium alloy hub shell.
  • Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
  • Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Bearings
Super smooth Revo precision bearings with proprietary waterproof grease, specially developed for even the worst weather. Sealed cartridge replaceable units Dual full-contact seals
  • Super smooth Revo precision bearings with proprietary waterproof grease, specially developed for even the worst weather.
  • Sealed cartridge replaceable units
  • Dual full-contact seals
Tires Info
HUNT recommends a 40mm tire for best performance, tire widths between 29mm and 64mm are also safe to use.   Note: best performance is usually gained by using tire pressures lower than the maximum, you can see our blog post about this, read here.  Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance.  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.    
  • HUNT recommends a 40mm tire for best performance, tire widths between 29mm and 64mm are also safe to use.  
  • Note: best performance is usually gained by using tire pressures lower than the maximum, you can see our blog post about this, read here. 
  • Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance. 
  • 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.  

 
Axle Sizes
Front: 12x100mm Thru-Axle, 15x100mm 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, please do not worry as our form includes the option to tell us your bike model. We will then do our best to support you and fit the correct axle adapters. We may contact you via email if we need further information. Plus, if you don't g Please note; this form is shown after you have completed your order.
  • Front: 12x100mm Thru-Axle, 15x100mm 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, please do not worry as our form includes the option to tell us your bike model. We will then do our best to support you and fit the correct axle adapters. We may contact you via email if we need further information. Plus, if you don't g Please note; this form is shown after you have completed your order.

HIGH SPECIFICATION COMPONENTS _
Rim Profile

To create the most aerodynamic & stable shape for the tire, a rim bed of 24.5mm is needed. With the tire profile this creates, the ideal shape of the rim curves out to an external width of 36mm. To overcome the weight penalty associated with this, we use a (non-structural) low density expanding polymer insert, inside a channel carved out during pre-preg.

<h1>WIND TUNNEL TESTED</h1><i>Developed by HUNT's in-house engineering team, with years in the wind tunnel spent testing every last detail. We've left no stone unturned in designing this wheelset from the ground up to be very fastest in the world within its class.</i>
Limitless Patent Technology

This is bonded to the carbon during the curing process, resulting in a uniform and strong bond. The density of carbon is 1.6g per cubic centimetre, whereas the polymer insert weighs just 0.7g per cubic centimetre, resulting in a (rotational) mass loss of just over 50g per rim. This patented technology enables us to consider the limits of material properties, and smash right past them.
Wind Tunnel Proven

Proven to offer the lowest aerodynamic drag among tested gravel-specific wheelsets, offering the rider up to 16.8w savings over non-aero gravel wheels.

<h1>Wind tunnel proven</h1><i>Proven to offer the lowest aerodynamic drag among tested gravel-specific wheelsets under 50mm depth, offering the rider up to .12 Watt savings over renowned competitors, and 16.8 Watt savings over non-aero gravel wheels</i>
Wind Tunnel Tested

Developed by HUNT's in-house engineering team, with years in the wind tunnel spent testing every last detail. We've left no stone unturned in designing this wheelset from the ground up to be very fastest in the world within its class.

<h1>WING SPOKES</h1><i>After testing multiple spoke types (including analysis against competitor spokes), we found that the aerofoil profile of Pillar's Wing spokes offer even further aerodynamic advantages over flat/bladed options.</i>
Wing Spokes

After testing multiple spoke types (including analysis against competitor spokes), we found that the aerofoil profile of Pillar's Wing spokes offer even further aerodynamic advantages over flat/bladed options.

<h1>FREEHUB BODY</h1><i>New <strong>H_Ratchet</strong> double-sided system (with two floating ratchet rings), with a 40t ratchet ring resulting in just 9˚ engagement. The freehub benefits from H_Ceramik anti-bite coating to ensure maximum durability.</i>
Freehub body

H_Ratchet double-sided system (with two floating ratchet rings), with a 40t ratchet ring resulting in just 9˚ engagement. The freehub benefits from H_Ceramik anti-bite coating to ensure maximum durability.

NIPPLES

Despite designing a wheelset with aerodynamic supremacy in mind, serviceability and usability has always been a core philosophy of how we put wheels together. External spoke nipples are absolutely the right choice with this in mind, especially when running tubeless tires as you would have to remove the tubeless tape to access the nipples were, they to be internal.

What's 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
  • Spare spokes with nipples & washers.
  • 60mm Tubeless Valves
  • Quality control card signed by your wheel builder

WARRANTY_

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 286 lb (system weight – total weight of fully kitted up rider, bike and luggage). If the system is over 233 lb 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.

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Any spares for our wheelsets can be found on our website. If you assistance, contact us and we can help you.

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ABOUT HUNT _

Hunt Bike Wheels are a team of talented, passionate riders with a wealth of industry experience, and set out to bring you the latest, most practical, forward-thinking technology in all things round.

Our mission is to serve devoted riders with the highest performing products, backed by best-in-class rider support.

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