Hunt Bike Wheels 42 Limitless Gravel Disc

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HUNT 42 Limitless Gravel Aero Single Wheel

1548g	Depth	Width ext	Width int	size
1548g	42 mm	36 mm	25 mm	700c

Engineered from the ground up to be the fastest wheel for today's modern, high-speed gravel races.

Aerodynamically optimized around 38-40c gravel tires to reduce aerodynamic drag and provide crosswind stability, saving you watts and time, while allowing you to focus on your race, regardless of the wind conditions.

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

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Bearings

Freehub

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Please note: These are single wheels only. Specifications may not exactly match details listed.

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The Purpose _

With the 42 Limitless Gravel Aero, HUNT set out to develop the premier performance gravel wheelset, optimising gravel-specific aerodynamics through patented Limitless technology, and balancing those against another critically important attribute for riders moving fast over inconsistent surfaces: crosswind stability (steering moment).

The recent proliferation of gravel races across the globe means riders are now rethinking their equipment selections and employing aerodynamically designed skinsuits, helmets, frames and wheels. With industry-leading engineering and design talent in-house, HUNT aims to set a new standard for gravel-specific wheel performance.

KEY FEATURES_

Patented Limitless Technology

Designed by HUNT's in-house engineering team, HUNT Limitless Technology delivers industry-leading cross wind stability verified by smooth steering moment data proven in wind tunnel testing. 25mm internal and 36mm external widths, and a 42mm u-shape profile.

CeramicSpeed Bearings

Featuring CeramicSpeed's world-renowned low-friction Coated Bearings, designed for off road use. These coated bearings are a further 75% tougher than their standard hardened steel races, and boast an average lifetime 7.5 times longer than other non-coated solutions. EZO bearing option also available.

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 40mm 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 40mm 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 24 rear interlaced 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

Pillar Wing with Aerofoil
24 front and 24 rear interlaced
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

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

Front Hub

Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminum alloy body. 6066-T6 aluminum alloy axles. Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here HUNT SPRINT SL Disc straight-pull super-light alloy. Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.

Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminum alloy body.
6066-T6 aluminum alloy axles.
Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here
HUNT SPRINT SL Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
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.

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

Industry leading CeramicSpeed ceramic coated bearings. EZO bearing option also available. 75% tougher than their standard hardened steel races, boasting an average lifetime seven and a half times longer than other non-coated solutions CeramicSpeed bearing balls are of the highest quality, featuring the highest achievable surface finish and roundness Life-time warranty (When registered with CeramicSpeed)

Industry leading CeramicSpeed ceramic coated bearings. EZO bearing option also available.
75% tougher than their standard hardened steel races, boasting an average lifetime seven and a half times longer than other non-coated solutions
CeramicSpeed bearing balls are of the highest quality, featuring the highest achievable surface finish and roundness
Life-time warranty (When registered with CeramicSpeed)

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

These wheels are compatible with the following axle specifications. We fit the axle adapters 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, 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.

These wheels are compatible with the following axle specifications. We fit the axle adapters 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, 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 _

Patented Limitless Technology

In order 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.

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.

Wind Tunnel Proven

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

Rim Profile

In order to create the most aerodynamic & stable shape for the tire, a rim bed of 21mm is needed. With the tire profile this creates, the ideal shape of the rim curves out to an external width of 34mm. To overcome the weight penalty associated with this, we use a (non-structural) low density expanding polymer insert, inside a channel carved out during the production process. 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.

Tire Compatibilty

Designed around a 24.5mm internal rim width optimized aerodynamically for 40mm gravel tires but will work with any tire up to 64mm. Also works excellently with clincher tires and tubes. They feature a hooked tire retention design and are both fully ETRTO-compatible and tubeless-ready.

Wing Spokes

After considerable testing across 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.

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

<h1>In the Box</h1><i><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>Tubeless Valves</li><li>Spare of each spoke plus nipples</li><li>Quality control card signed by your wheel builder</li></ul></i>

WARRANTY_

A full 3 years (4 years on CeramicSpeed bearings*) 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. *Must be registered with CeramicSpeed

Stated wheel weights: Our stated wheel weights reflect the wheelset only; without rim tape, tubeless valves or disc brake lock rings, as is industry standard. A 3% variance (lower or higher) in total system weight is normal for wheelset manufacturing.

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Spares Available

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

Next Day Shipping

As enthusiastic cyclists, we know you want your bike gear so we make sure all in-stock items are packed and dispatched within 1 working day.* As soon as your order is dispatched you’ll receive an email notification.

*Subject to stock levels & cleared payment

60 Day Ride and Return

We are so confident that you'll be happy with you HUNT wheels that we offer a full 60 day to ride them & return for a full refund (or product swap). Click here to learn more.

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.

All of our wheels are built and finished by hand, inclusive of a full quality control inspection.