HUNT 44_46 Aerodynamicist UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset

1274g Depth Width ext Width int size
F45 / R46 mm F31 / R30 mm 22 mm 700c

Engineered for the all-round rider; the 44_46 Aerodynamicist UD Carbon Spoke Disc features advanced aero rim profiles, developed by HUNT’s in-house engineering team. For riders looking for industry-leading crosswind stability, the 44_46 Aerodynamicist delivers. Benefitting from optimized front and rear-specific rim profiles, this wheelset delivers the lowest aero to weight in its depth category, while still weighing in under 1280 grams.

Tire size: Aerodynamically optimized for 28-30mm tires. Wide, modern profile is ETRTO compliant with 25mm up to 50mm tires.

$1,979

We will ask for axle info after checkout.

The Purpose _

The Purpose _

The Aerodynamicist Range has been re-engineered for pure speed, featuring updated front and rear aerodynamic rim profiles developed in-house through extensive CFD testing and wind tunnel validation. Designed for riders chasing every watt, the wider front wheel profile maximizes aero efficiency, paired with a narrower but deeper rear wheel profile, optimising system aero efficiency and stability in real-world conditions while minimizing weight. 

UD Carbon spokes slice through the wind, while ensuring reliability and easy maintenance. The precision-engineered H_Ratchet 40T DBL hub delivers crisp 9-degree engagement with less material weight. Enduro ™ Bearings ABEC 5 chromium steel bearings keep you rolling faster for longer. 

Every detail is dialled for uncompromising performance where it matters most.

Full Specs _

Rims
44.5mm deep front profile with a 31mm external width for ultimate aero performance   46mm deep rear profile with a 30mm external width to reduce weight in turbulent air  Lightweight rim layup strategy using T800 unidirectional carbon fiber with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes for ultimate wheelset performance    Designed by HUNT’s in-house Engineering Team using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and then validated using wind tunnel testing  Aerodynamically optimized for a 28c-30c tire    The broad 22mm internal width provides good tire support and volume for excellent grip and low rolling resistance Hooked 22mm internal profile allows a wide range of tires from 25mm-50mm to be fitted including tubeless or clincher tires in-line with ETRTO guidelines  H-Lock bead seat up-kick for secure tire fitment  Uni-directional carbon fiber rim finish with matte white decals 
  • 44.5mm deep front profile with a 31mm external width for ultimate aero performance  
  • 46mm deep rear profile with a 30mm external width to reduce weight in turbulent air 
  • Lightweight rim layup strategy using T800 unidirectional carbon fiber with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes for ultimate wheelset performance   
  • Designed by HUNT’s in-house Engineering Team using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and then validated using wind tunnel testing 
  • Aerodynamically optimized for a 28c-30c tire   
  • The broad 22mm internal width provides good tire support and volume for excellent grip and low rolling resistance
  • Hooked 22mm internal profile allows a wide range of tires from 25mm-50mm to be fitted including tubeless or clincher tires in-line with ETRTO guidelines 
  • H-Lock bead seat up-kick for secure tire fitment 
  • Uni-directional carbon fiber rim finish with matte white decals 
Spokes
UD carbon fiber spokes are made from uni-directional carbon fiber weighing just 2.7g per spoke and nipple. Carbon spokes offer 6% more lateral responsiveness that the steel spoked version. Which makes for a more responsive ride feel.   18 front (1 cross on rotor side, radial on drive side)  20 rear (2 cross both sides)  Keyed hub and spoke interface to prevent spoke twisting and creaking under high loads.   Non-interlaced  Aero profile.
  • UD carbon fiber spokes are made from uni-directional carbon fiber weighing just 2.7g per spoke and nipple. Carbon spokes offer 6% more lateral responsiveness that the steel spoked version. Which makes for a more responsive ride feel.  
  • 18 front (1 cross on rotor side, radial on drive side) 
  • 20 rear (2 cross both sides) 
  • Keyed hub and spoke interface to prevent spoke twisting and creaking under high loads.  
  • Non-interlaced 
  • Aero profile.
Nipples
TaperLock nipples secure spoke head to the hub.  Using a Nyloc insert to increase spoke security.   Square mandrel mounted at the rim end to prevent spoke twisting when truing/replacing.  Internal nipple for truing.  Black anodised finish. 
  • TaperLock nipples secure spoke head to the hub. 
  • Using a Nyloc insert to increase spoke security.  
  • Square mandrel mounted at the rim end to prevent spoke twisting when truing/replacing. 
  • Internal nipple for truing. 
  • Black anodised finish. 
Front Hub
Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.  7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle.  Polished anodised black finish with laser graphics.  Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6-bolt adaptor you can purchase it separately here. 
  • Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body. 
  • 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle. 
  • Polished anodised black finish with laser graphics. 
  • Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6-bolt adaptor you can purchase it separately here
Rear Hub
H_Ratchet 40t, dual sided ratchet rings, offer 9˚ of engagement.  Floating ratchet rings are contained as a cassette, for easy servicing and maintenance.  H_Ceramik freehub body reinforcement coating provides excellent durability and protects against cassette sprocket damage.  All freehub standards accounted for.  Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.  7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle for increased stiffness.  Polished anodised black finish with laser graphics.  Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6-bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here.
  • H_Ratchet 40t, dual sided ratchet rings, offer 9˚ of engagement. 
  • Floating ratchet rings are contained as a cassette, for easy servicing and maintenance. 
  • H_Ceramik freehub body reinforcement coating provides excellent durability and protects against cassette sprocket damage. 
  • All freehub standards accounted for. 
  • Forged and CNC’d 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body. 
  • 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle for increased stiffness. 
  • Polished anodised black finish with laser graphics. 
  • Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6-bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here.
Bearings
Super smooth precision Enduro™ ABEC 5 stainless steel cartridge bearings. Enduro™ ABEC 5 bearings are designed specifically for bicycle applications as they offer the deepest grooves and largest balls possible in every size to increase bearing strength and durability. LLU dual full-contact seals to reduce bearing ingress from dirt and liquids for longer service life.  Cartridge design for convenient servicing.
  • Super smooth precision Enduro™ ABEC 5 stainless steel cartridge bearings. Enduro™ ABEC 5 bearings are designed specifically for bicycle applications as they offer the deepest grooves and largest balls possible in every size to increase bearing strength and durability.
  • LLU dual full-contact seals to reduce bearing ingress from dirt and liquids for longer service life. 
  • Cartridge design for convenient servicing.
Tires Info
HUNT recommends a 25-35mm tires for best performance, tire widths between 25mm and 50mm 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. Also designed to work excellently with standard clincher tires and inner tubes. 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 25-35mm tires for best performance, tire widths between 25mm and 50mm 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. Also designed to work excellently with standard clincher tires and inner tubes.
  • 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 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  *Shimano Microspline and Campagnolo CN3W is only available in 12x142mm  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. 

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 

*Shimano Microspline and Campagnolo CN3W is only available in 12x142mm 

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. 

HIGH SPECIFICATION COMPONENTS _

No Compromise, Front & Rear Specific Rim Profiles

Taking the learnings from our Limitless Speed Project but utilizing traditional manufacturing methods, the Aerodynamicist rim profiles deliver optimum aerodynamic benefit from wide rim profiles. The wide and far more 'blunted' spoke bed area, allows wind to flow in a more predictable pattern once separating from the rim providing a smooth and aerodynamically efficient package.

Reliable, Quick Engagement

The H_Ratchet freehub system offers smooth, quick, reliable 9˚ engagement with dual-sided ratchet rings for easy servicing. Designed for durability, the reinforced H_Ceramik coating protects against cassette damage, while the forged and CNC’d alloy body and 7075-T6 aluminium axle provide increased stiffness and strength.

UD Carbon Spokes

Weighing just 2.7 grams each, UD Carbon Spokes can handle tightening forces of ~450kgf, allowing us to increase lateral responsiveness while significantly reducing weight across the wheelset. The high-frequency vibration absorption properties of carbon fiber further benefit ride feel by reducing road chatter. TaperLock technology allows for truing and adjustment.

Reliable, Low-Friction Enduro™ Bearings

Super smooth precision Enduro™ ABEC 5 stainless steel cartridge bearings. Enduro™ ABEC 5 bearings are designed specifically for bicycle applications as they offer the deepest grooves and largest balls possible in every size to increase bearing strength and durability.

All-Road Ready Resistance

Hunt road wheels all pass UCI impact testing standards. HUNT Wheels' road wheels must also undergo significantly elevated impact testing using a sharpened anvil and higher impact energies to better replicate pothole strikes compared to the flat UCI impact test pad.

UCI Approved

Approved by the UCI for racing.

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
  • 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.

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.

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 275 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.

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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.

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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.