HUNT 40 Limitless Gravel Adventure Wheelset

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HUNT 40 Limitless Gravel Adventure Wheelset

1530g	Depth	Width ext	Width int	size
1530g	F40 / R41 mm	F36 / R35 mm	F27 / R26 mm	700

We've evolved our race-proven, aerodynamically optimised 40 Limitless Gravel rims into a rugged, ultra-endurance adventure wheelset. Equipped with the dependable H_Ratchet hubset and increased spoke count, this wheelset is purpose-built for gravel riders pushing deep into remote terrain, bikepacking, or tackling ultra-endurance events - without sacrificing the aero advantage.

Aero optimised for tyres over 40mm wide; work well with a 35-60mm tyre.

Freehub

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€1,849

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The Purpose.

The 40 Limitless Gravel Adventure is purpose-built for ultra-endurance athletes tackling the world’s toughest bikepacking races. Developed with HUNT Beyond riders and based on our race-proven aero 40 Limitless rims, it combines low weight, class-leading aerodynamic efficiency, and uncompromising durability. Whether racing across the high passes of Kyrgyzstan or exploring your backyard, this wheelset is engineered to go further, faster. Reinforced with a high-strength hub system and increased spoke count, it’s designed for riders carrying gear deep into remote terrain - where performance, reliability, and resilience are essential.

Key Features.

Limitless Technology

HUNT-patented manufacturing process which utilizes a strip of low-density structural polymer inserted in a molded channel within the rim sidewall with carbon molded over it, allowing for extra width while minimizing material mass.

Durability

The in-house engineering team have designed and tested against new gravel wheel protocols which go beyond industry-standard ISO testing. Combining this with a broad 4.5mm bead hook thickness reduces the likelihood of pinch flats while maximising your comfort and rolling resistance when running low tyre pressures.

Front & Rear Specific Rim Design

Through extensive testing with CFD modeling and wind tunnel validation, our engineering team have developed front and rear specific profiles that maximize aero benefit across the bike system while minimizing material mass.

H_Ratchet 48T DBL Rear Hub

The new dual-sided ratchet system with 48-tooth drive delivers a fast 7.5 degrees of engagement. 6061 aluminium alloy hub shell with extra strong 7075-T6 alloy axle.

Robust Wheel Build

A 24 spoke count front and 28 on the rear ensures a more even force distribution across the wheel, reducing strain on individual components. Hand-built with corrosion-resistant, high-strength brass nipples, double sealed stainless steel cartridge bearings offer smooth, reliable service with low friction creating a wheelset ideal for bikepacking setup.

TECHNOLOGY _

The HUNT engineering team invested two years developing the rim profiles for the 40 Limitless Gravel Aero project, with the goal of maximizing aerodynamic efficiency while reducing overall system weight and optimising rim geometries for wider modern gravel tyres. This adventure-ready variation combines the aero benefits of the rim system with a robust wheel build for fast riding in remote terrain with bikepacking bags.

Wind tunnel testing shows the 40 Limitless Gravel Aero rims deliver the second-lowest aerodynamic drag among leading aero gravel wheels with both 40mm and 45mm tyres, and offers the fastest overall system performance when aerodynamic drag and system mass are considered together. Patented Limitless Width Aero construction enables distinct front and rear rim profiles with wide cross-sections and a truncated (blunted) spoke bed to help maintain attached airflow. This approach provides meaningful weight savings compared to traditional aero rims, while wider internal widths and reinforced rim walls improve durability and resistance to pinch flats on rough terrain.

Full wind tunnel testing methodology, datasets, and competitor comparisons are available in the research white paper.

Full Specs.

Rims

Wind tunnel tested, aerodynamically optimised for tyres over 40mm Mixed rim profiles with Limitless Width technology for Aero optimization: - Front rim dimensions: 40mm deep | 36mm external width | 27mm internal width - Rear Rim dimensions: 41mm deep | 35mm external width | 26mm internal width H-lock tyre security channel Pinch flat protection with 4.5mm bead thickness Additional spoke hole reinforcement patches for bike-packing loads Unidirectional T24/30 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes Hookless TSS profile for optimised weight and strength Reflective graphics with matte clear coat

Wind tunnel tested, aerodynamically optimised for tyres over 40mm
Mixed rim profiles with Limitless Width technology for Aero optimization: - Front rim dimensions: 40mm deep | 36mm external width | 27mm internal width - Rear Rim dimensions: 41mm deep | 35mm external width | 26mm internal width
H-lock tyre security channel
Pinch flat protection with 4.5mm bead thickness
Additional spoke hole reinforcement patches for bike-packing loads
Unidirectional T24/30 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes
Hookless TSS profile for optimised weight and strength
Reflective graphics with matte clear coat

Spokes

Pillar Wing 20 with aerofoil profile to minimise drag. 24 front and 28 rear interlaced spokes in a 2 cross lacing pattern. To balance durability with compliance. Aero Butted 2.0-2.2/0.95-2.0 then PSR section is 2.2 J-bend for durability and ease of replacement 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 to minimise drag.
24 front and 28 rear interlaced spokes in a 2 cross lacing pattern. To balance durability with compliance.
Aero Butted 2.0-2.2/0.95-2.0 then PSR section is 2.2
J-bend for durability and ease of replacement
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

Brass for corrosion resistance Square body for external adjustment and hex head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning 16mm Length 14 gauge Black finish

Brass for corrosion resistance
Square body for external adjustment and hex head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning
16mm Length
14 gauge
Black finish

Front Hub

Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle J-bend spoke interface for robust spoke lacing pattern. Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here.

Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body
7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle
J-bend spoke interface for robust spoke lacing pattern.
Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics
Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here.

Rear Hub

H_Ratchet DBL 48T J-Bend. Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle to increase durability. Dual sided 48 Tooth ratchet rings, offering quick 7.5˚ engagement J-bend spoke interface for robust spoke lacing pattern. H_CERAMIK coated alloy freehub body, provides excellent durability and protects against cassette sprocket damage to the freehub often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies All freehub standards accounted for Toolless fitment making routine servicing a simple and quick task Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here.

H_Ratchet DBL 48T J-Bend.
Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body
7075-T6 aluminium alloy axle to increase durability.
Dual sided 48 Tooth ratchet rings, offering quick 7.5˚ engagement
J-bend spoke interface for robust spoke lacing pattern.
H_CERAMIK coated alloy freehub body, provides excellent durability and protects against cassette sprocket damage to the freehub often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies
All freehub standards accounted for
Toolless fitment making routine servicing a simple and quick task
Polished anodized 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 bearings with proprietary waterproof grease specially selected for even the worst weather Sealed cartridge replaceable units Dual full-contact seals

Super smooth precision bearings with proprietary waterproof grease specially selected for even the worst weather
Sealed cartridge replaceable units
Dual full-contact seals

Tyres Info

HUNT recommends a 40-45mm tyre for best performance, tyre widths between 35mm and 60mm are also safe to use. 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. Only use tyres suitable for hookless (TSS) rims. If unsure, please contact the tyre manufacturer. Leading brands, including Schwalbe, Continental and Vittoria, have many tyres suitable for hookless TSS rims. Note: best performance is usually gained by using tyre pressures lower than the maximum, you can see our blog post here about this. Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance.

HUNT recommends a 40-45mm tyre for best performance, tyre widths between 35mm and 60mm are also safe to use.
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.
Only use tyres suitable for hookless (TSS) rims. If unsure, please contact the tyre manufacturer. Leading brands, including Schwalbe, Continental and Vittoria, have many tyres suitable for hookless TSS rims.
Note: best performance is usually gained by using tyre pressures lower than the maximum, you can see our blog post here about this.
Tubeless-ready for lower weight and rolling resistance.

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, 15x100mm Thru-Axle, 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.

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, 15x100mm Thru-Axle, 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.

Patented Limitless Width Aero Technology

HUNT-patented Limitless Width Aero manufacturing process allows for a wider external rim shape while minimizing material mass, utilizing a strip of low-density structural polymer inserted in a molded channel within the rim sidewall with carbon molded over it. The wider shape and the more blunted the spoke bed increases aerodynamic performance across a wider range of yaw angles (as the airflow is predictable and does not separate to the same degree), resulting in fast, ultra-stable rim shapes without the weight penalty.

Front & Rear Specific Rim Design

The wider front rim profile (36mm wide ext/27mm wide int) provides an optimized aero interface at the leading edge of the bike, reducing drag and offering predictable handling in crosswinds. The increased internal rim width on the front design provides improved traction and cornering performance due to the more open tyre profile. The rear of the bike encounters more turbulent air flow, allowing for the engineering team to optimize the rear rim profile (35mm wide ext/26mm wide int) for power delivery and weight savings.

Wide where it matters, fast everywhere.

Wind Tunnel Tested

Aerodynamically optimised for tyres over 40mm. The rounded U-shaped hookless rim profile reduces aero-dynamic drag across yaw angles. HUNT’s in-house engineering team, leveraging CFD analysis and 3D prototyping, along with the proven validation method of wind tunnel testing, has raised the expectation level for aerodynamic efficiency while simultaneously reducing the wheel system weight and increasing responsiveness, creating a world-beating combination of performance attributes.

H_Ratchet 48T DBL Hub & Freehub Body

Featuring HUNT’s H_Ratchet double-sided system (with two floating ratchet rings), with a 48t ratchet ring resulting in just 7.5˚ engagement. Durability is a theme for HUNT, and so all our freehub bodies have a H_CERAMIK coating, a process similar to anodization but with silica ceramic to increase density and hardness of the surface layer to provide excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.

Spokes

Pillar Wing 20 Elliptical Aero stainless steel spokes offer excellent performance-to-weight, and significant aero gains over round spokes. The patented design resists twisting under tension. Black anodized finish.

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 and XDR-XD compatibility.
60mm Tubeless Valves.
Centrelock rings for mounting discs.
Spare of each spoke plus nipples.
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 130 kg (system weight – total weight of fully kitted up rider, bike and luggage). If the system is over 105 kg then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly.

Spares.

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Alternatively, please use our Spares Finder to find parts for all our wheels, or contact us via Live Chat.

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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.

EU HQ & Warehouse

ITS Cycling EU GmbH, trading as HUNT Bike wheels is based in Dresden, Germany so all EU taxes are included in the final price.

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.