HUNT 44 UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset

1352g Depth Width ext Width int size
44 mm 29 mm 20 mm 700c

A mid-depth, lightweight go-to road wheelset for devoted all-around riders and racers, made even lighter by hand-lacing UD carbon spokes to HUNT Sprint SLC hubs for quick, 7.5 degree engagement, rapid acceleration and low rolling resistance.

The wind tunnel-developed 44mm Aerodynamicist profile reduces drag and shrugs off crosswind inputs with its wide, blunt profile.

Tyre size: Aero optimized for 25 to 28mm tyres; work well with 23mm up to 40mm.

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"I like these wheels a lot, for one simple reason: They offer almost all of the benefits of a high-end race wheel at a much lower price than the competition."

€1,274.25 €1,699.00
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The Purpose _

The HUNT 44 UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset being used on the road, with Max Stedman utilising the Carbon Spokes to maximise his speed

The Purpose _

Introducing the 44 UD Carbon Spoke Disc, utilising our proven TaperLock carbon spoke technology, resulting in fully serviceable carbon-spoked wheels that can be trued like any other. With significant increases in lateral stiffness (see testing info below), they have been engineered to provide a stiffness-to-weight ratio previously unseen on serviceable wheels.

Full Specs _

Rims
Aerodynamicist profile, disc-specific & aerodynamically optimised for 25-28c tyresUnidirectional T24/30 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes29mm outer and 20mm internal, ideal for 23-50mm tyre widths44mm depthHookedH_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks, for easy and secure tubeless installationMatt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics.
  • Aerodynamicist profile, disc-specific & aerodynamically optimised for 25-28c tyres
  • Unidirectional T24/30 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes
  • 29mm outer and 20mm internal, ideal for 23-50mm tyre widths
  • 44mm depth
  • Hooked
  • H_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks, for easy and secure tubeless installation
  • Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics.
Spokes
UD carbon fibre spokes with incredibly high strength, stiffness and weighing only 2.7g per spoke18 front (2 cross on rotor side, radial on drive side) and 20 rear (2 cross both sides).
  • UD carbon fibre spokes with incredibly high strength, stiffness and weighing only 2.7g per spoke
  • 18 front (2 cross on rotor side, radial on drive side) and 20 rear (2 cross both sides).
Nipples
TaperLock nipples secure spoke head to the hubSquare mandrel mounted at the rim end to prevent spoke twisting when truing/replacingInternal nipple for truingBlack anodized finish.
  • TaperLock nipples secure spoke head to the hub
  • Square mandrel mounted at the rim end to prevent spoke twisting when truing/replacing
  • Internal nipple for truing
  • Black anodized finish.
Front Hub
TaperLock spoke interfaceForged 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 herePolished anodized black finish with laser graphics.Hunt SPRINT SL Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
  • TaperLock spoke interface
  • 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.
  • Hunt SPRINT SL Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
Rear Hub
TaperLock spoke interface7075-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 SPRINT 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 herePolished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
  • TaperLock spoke interface
  • 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 SPRINT 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 Japanese EZO bearings.Rear hub upgraded to even faster rolling LU/LB low-friction sealed internal face, dual sealed external face bearings.Incredibly fast rolling.
  • High-grade Japanese EZO bearings.
  • Rear hub upgraded to even faster rolling LU/LB low-friction sealed internal face, dual sealed external face bearings.
  • Incredibly fast rolling.
Tyres Info
HUNT recommends a 25-28mm tyre for best performance, tyre widths between 22mm and 47mm are also safe to use.  Note: best performance is usually gained by using tyre 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 tyre pressure limits set out in the table below or the maximum limit set by your tyre manufacturer if this is lower.  
  • HUNT recommends a 25-28mm tyre for best performance, tyre widths between 22mm and 47mm are also safe to use.  
  • Note: best performance is usually gained by using tyre 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 tyre pressure limits set out in the table below or the maximum limit set by your tyre 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 9x100mmRear: 12x142mm Thru-Axle, 12x135mm Thru-Axle, 10x135mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x135mmIf 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

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 _

Aerodynamicist Rim Profile

As learned from our Limitless Research project & consistent wind tunnel time across the past 2 years, we know that an optimum aerodynamic benefit for a drop-bar bike is yielded from widening rim profiles. The reasons for this is that it allows for a far more 'blunted' spoke bed area, which (depending on which part of the wheel you're looking at) is both the leading and trailing edge. The benefits of blunted spoke bed areas revolve primarily around the predictable airflow, with the wind ‘hugging’ the rim as it passes across it (as opposed to older style V-shaped rims, which would create turbulence in the form of stalls). The wider profile ensures the flow stays attached to the surface as long as possible before the point of separation, which is key as yaw angles increase..

Rim Bed

Designed around a 20mm internal rim width optimised for a 25c tyre (but will of course work without compromise with both 23c and 28c tyres). They feature a hooked tyre retention design and are both fully ETRTO-compatible and tubeless-ready.

Taperlock Sprint SLC Hubs

Carbon spoke optimised TaperLock SPRINT hubs add strength and enhance power transfer meaning all your force pushes you forwards. Large 15mm diameter hub axles for sprinting and out-of-saddle climbing responsiveness. Circular dropout interface steps add extra stiffness.

UD Carbon Spokes

Incredibly strong (achieving over 450kgf per spoke) TaperLock UD carbon spokes offering 30% increase in stiffness against steel ones. Only 2.7g per spoke. Due to the TaperLock technology, these spokes can be trued easily using a spoke key from within the rim bed.

Freehub Body

Featuring 3x treble-tooth pawls and a 48 tooth ratchet ring results in an impressively low 7.5-degree engagement angle, and excellent resistance to wear under heavy loads. The Sprint freehub has strong individual pawl springs which drive a consistent engagement. There is also a Steel Spline Insert re-enforcement to provide excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage.

STIFFNESS-TO-WEIGHT

With significant increases in lateral stiffness, they have been engineered to provide a stiffness-to-weight ratio previously unseen on serviceable wheels. Coming in at just 1352g but with significant increases in lateral responsiveness, disc wheels have never been so fast.

Tyre Width Optimisation

Designed around a 20mm internal rim width optimised for a 25c tyre (but will of course work without compromise with both 23c and 28c tyres). They feature a hooked tyre retention design and are both fully ETRTO-compatible and tubeless-ready.

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
  • 60mm Tubeless Valves
  • Quality control card signed by your wheel builder

The items included in the box with every purchase of the HUNT 44 AERODYNAMICIST CARBON DISC WHEELSET; a spare of each spoke and two tubeless valves

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 125kg (system weight – total weight of fully kitted up rider, bike and luggage). If a rider is over 105Kgs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly.

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Unmatched rider support, 7 days a week. For quick and immediate access to all the help you need, try our Live Chat. Our team consists of real bike riders who are fully equipped to answer any questions and help out. See Contact Us page for more details.

Spares Available

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

All Duties Covered

We understand that there has been some uncertainty and change since the UK’s departure from the EU. With that in mind, we want to make ordering from HUNT as smooth as possible for our European riders by covering all import duties, taxes and handling costs when you place your order on eu.huntbikewheels.com, there are NO hidden charges - the price that you see advertised is the price that you pay.

60 Day Ride and Return

We are so confident that you'll be happy with your Hunt Bike Wheels, that we offer a full 60 days to ride them.

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.