The HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc Wheelset in the studio

Up close image of the HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc front wheel

Up close image of the HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc rear wheel

Side on image of the HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc front wheel

Detailed image of the hub on the HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc front wheel

Detailed image of the hub on the HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc rear wheel

Detailed image of the spokes and nipples on the HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc Wheelset

The 'Aerodynamicist' decal on the HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc rim

The HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc Wheelset alongside the features included with the wheels such as Aerodynamicist rim design, CeramicSpeed bearings, and H_Care Free Crash Replacement

The HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc Wheelset combining with Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless tyres

The HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc Wheelset being tested in the GST Wind Tunnel in Germany

The HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc Wheelset being tested on the rough cobblestones of Northern Europe, proving that they are strong enough for any road surface

The HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc Wheelset on a Scott Foil RC, a fast and beautiful combination

<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>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>

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HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc Wheelset

1618g	Depth	Width ext	Width int	size
1618g	48 mm	35 mm	22.5 mm	700c

HUNT's award-winning, wind-tunnel developed road race wheelset. Proven with Grand Tour stage victory and made possible through patended LIMITLESS width technology. The world's fasted disc brake wheels up to (and including) 50mm.

LIMITLESS technology provides the aero benefits equal to those of significantly deeper wheel profiles, while maintaining the crosswind stability and predictability expected of much shallower profiles.

Tyre size: Aero optimised for 28 to 30mm tyres; work well with 25mm up to 45mm.

More details

The Purpose _

The 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheelset being tested in urban environments

The Purpose _

The ultimate aerodynamic wheelset. Designed by HUNT's in-house engineering team 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.

KEY FEATURES_

Limitless Rims

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.

CeramicSpeed Bearings

CeramicSpeed clearly need little introduction. We were honoured when they approached us last year to work together for the LIMITLESS project. As you know, CeramicSpeed bearings are renowned for their low rolling resistance, and are chosen by the top international athletes and teams.

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.

Sprint SL Hubs

Sprint SL hubs feature the same strength and power transfer in a lower weight package, meaning more of your power pushing you forwards. The hub shell is 6066 series alloy, offering a greater strength-to-weight ratio than lower 6000 series alloys. Large 15mm diameter hub axles for climbing and out-of-saddle sprinting responsiveness.

TECHNOLOGY _

The HUNT 48 Limitless Aero Disc rim has as much carbon-fibre material and mass as any other comparable road disc wheelset, and far surpasses ISO impact testing. Added to the sidewall area is an extra-strengthening co-molded low density polymer (density only 0.7g/cm3vs carbon fibre prepreg of 1.6g/cm3) that keeps the weight low whilst allowing the extra width. LIMITLESS is a patent owned by HUNT and developed by HUNT's in-house engineering team, Tom and Pete, and is exclusive to HUNT wheels. So, you can have a wheelset with the worlds fastest aero shape but also impressively low weight.

The wind tunnel data we recorded is shown against the full range of incumbent world-class aero wheels in the charts.

Read more in the full research white paper here.

Full Specs _

Rims

Wind tunnel tested, aerodynamically optimised for 25-28c tyres Disc-specific tubeless-ready profile Hooked H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation Unidirectional T24/30 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes 35mm outer and 22.5mm inner width 48mm depth Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics.

Wind tunnel tested, aerodynamically optimised for 25-28c tyres
Disc-specific tubeless-ready profile
Hooked
H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation
Unidirectional T24/30 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes
35mm outer and 22.5mm inner width
48mm depth
Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics.

Spokes

Pillar Wing 20 with Aerofoil profile 20 front and 24 rear laced 2 cross. 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 20 with Aerofoil profile
20 front and 24 rear laced 2 cross.
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 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 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.
Hunt Race Season Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.

Rear Hub

6066-T6 heat-treated aluminum 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.

6066-T6 heat-treated aluminum 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 hybrid ceramic bearings 3 to 5 times longer lasting than other ceramic bearings on the market and 10 times more than standard steel bearings. CeramicSpeed bearing balls are of the highest quality Grade 3 Silicon Nitride, featuring the highest achievable surface finish and roundness. 15% harder, take 99% higher loads and are more than 100% smoother than other ceramic balls typically seen in the market. The smoothness and the hardness of the CeramicSpeed Balls are unique. 4 year warranty (When registered with CeramicSpeed)

Industry leading CeramicSpeed hybrid ceramic bearings
3 to 5 times longer lasting than other ceramic bearings on the market and 10 times more than standard steel bearings.
CeramicSpeed bearing balls are of the highest quality Grade 3 Silicon Nitride, featuring the highest achievable surface finish and roundness. 15% harder, take 99% higher loads and are more than 100% smoother than other ceramic balls typically seen in the market. The smoothness and the hardness of the CeramicSpeed Balls are unique.
4 year warranty (When registered with CeramicSpeed)

Tyres Info

HUNT recommends a 28-30mm tyre for best performance, tyre widths between 25mm 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 28-30mm tyre for best performance, tyre widths between 25mm 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 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 tyre, a rim bed of 22.5mm is needed. With the tyre 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.

Patented Limitless 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.

Wing Spokes

After considerable testing across multiple spoke types (including analysis against competitor spokes), we found that the aerofoil profile of Pillar's Wing 20 spokes offer even further aerodynamic advantages over flat/bladed options.

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 tyres as you would have to remove the tubeless tape to access the nipples were they to be internal

CeramicSpeed Bearings

The 48 Limitless Aero Disc will come fully equipped with CeramicSpeed's industry-leading hybrid ceramic bearings, even in the freehub body. All CeramicSpeed Balls are of the highest quality Grade 3 Silicon Nitride, featuring the highest achievable surface finish and roundness. The quality of the balls is what determines the performance and lifetime of a bearing. The CeramicSpeed Balls feature unparalleled impact strength, smoothness, roundness and brittleness.

Freehub body

Featuring 3 multi-point pawls with 3 teeth each and a 48t ratchet ring. The result an impressively low 7.5 deg engagement angle. Durability is a theme for HUNT, and so all our freehub bodies have Steel Spline Insert re-enforcements to provide excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies. Includes 2 CeramicSpeed bearings in the body.

REVIEWS _

Bike Magazine and Websites Expert's Views

CYCLINGTIPS REVIEW

"Super stable, reliable, fast, and with open tyre compatibility, the Limitless 48 Aero Disc wheels have plenty to offer without asking a huge price in return."

91% REVIEW

"On the road, these hoops lived up to their name, feeling markedly faster than our older Specialized Roval C38 discs. They roll remarkably well at 40km/h and beyond, needing what felt like less power to hold those speeds when compared to similar wheelsets we’ve tested."

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

The items included in the box: 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 (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.

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 125 kg (system weight total weight of fully kitted up rider, bike and luggage). If the system is over 105 kgs 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 need assistance, contact us and we can help you.

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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.