HUNT 40 Carbon Gravel Race Wheelset

1383g Depth Width ext Width int size
40 mm 30 mm 25 mm 700c

A race-ready, lightweight hookless gravel wheelset built for modern wide gravel tyres, to offer speed and responsiveness for the pointy end of today's gravel racing scene.

Tyre size: Optimized for 35 to 45mm tyres; work well with 29mm up to 60mm.

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"If you thought a Classified system was out of reach for your gravel race bike, now you can have all the advantages without a weight or price penalty."

€1,299

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The Purpose _

<h1>Sprint SL Hubs</h1><i>All-new Sprint SL hubs featuring 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. Circular dropout interface steps ensure a secure fitment. </i>

The Purpose _

The HUNT 40 Carbon Gravel Race Disc wheelset was built to meet the needs of the gravel racer and rider. Wide and lightweight 40mm-deep hookless rims offer durability, quick acceleration and aerodynamic efficiency, intended for use with modern width gravel race tyres. Laced to our lighter Sprint SL hubs with rapid 7.5-degree engagement, the complete wheelset comes in under 1400 grams.

Wide, tubeless, ETRTO-compliant hookless rims, laced to reliable and fast-engaging Sprint SL hubs for a lightweight gravel-specific wheel system ready to go the distance in your next gravel race or fast ride.

Full Specs _

Rims
Disc-specific hookless/straight-sidewall design.30mm external and 25mm internal.H_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks, for easy and secure tubeless installation.Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics.
  • Disc-specific hookless/straight-sidewall design.
  • 30mm external and 25mm internal.
  • H_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks, for easy and secure tubeless installation.
  • Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics.
Spokes
24 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 SwedenPatented Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement (butted again just before the spoke head, providing more durability in high stress area).Black stainless finish.
  • 24 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 finish.
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
6066-T6 aluminum alloy axles.Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adapter you can purchase separately here.HUNT SPRINT SL Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
  • 6066-T6 aluminum alloy axles.
  • Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adapter you can purchase separately here.
  • HUNT SPRINT SL Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
  • Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
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 Shimano 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 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adapter you can purchase separately herePolished anodized black finish with laser graphics.Intended use: Fast and light gravel riding. For loaded gravel riding and bikepacking, please consider wheelsets featuring HUNT 4 Season hubsets.
  • 6066-T6 heat-treated aluminum alloy freehub body.
  • Steel Spline Insert freehub body reinforcement provides excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage to the Shimano 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 6066-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
  • Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adapter you can purchase separately here
  • Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
  • Intended use: Fast and light gravel riding. For loaded gravel riding and bikepacking, please consider wheelsets featuring HUNT 4 Season hubsets.
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 40mm tyre for best performance, tyre widths between 29mm and 64mm 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. Only use tyres marked as compatible with hookless (TSS) rims. 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 40mm tyre for best performance, tyre widths between 29mm and 64mm 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. 
  • Only use tyres marked as compatible with hookless (TSS) rims. 
  • 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 _

Rim Profile

A strong and super-lightweight hookless rim. The rim dimensions are 40mm deep and 30mm wide external (25mm internal). Tubeless for lower weight, rolling resistance, and better puncture protection.

Sprint SL Hubs

All-new Sprint SL hubs featuring 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. Circular dropout interface steps ensure a secure fitment.

Spokes

We chose the top-of-the-range Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement PSR XTRA models. These butted blade aero spokes are lighter but also provide a greater degree of elasticity to maintain tensions longer and add fatigue resistance. PSR spokes feature the 2.2 width at the spoke head providing more material in this high stress area. The nipples come with a hex head so you can achieve precise tensioning. Combining these components well is key which is why all HUNT wheels are hand-built.

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.

Tyre Width Optimisation

25mm internal rim profile, featuring a hookless and ETRTO-compliant tubeless rim, designed exclusively for tubeless tyres.

Bearings

The heart of any wheel. Investing in them makes huge sense. We use high-grade precision smooth-rolling sealed cartridge bearings by EZO Japan.

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
  • Spare of each spoke plus nipples
  • Quality control card signed by your wheel builder

<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>

WARRANTY_

A full 3 years from purchase date warranty is offered to the original purchaser only on all Hunt bike 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 130kg (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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Rider Experience Support

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.