HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset

Close up shot of the HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Aero Disc front wheel

Close up shot of the HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Aero Disc rear wheel

LA Sweat team rider using the HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Wheelset in competition, leading the pack

LA Sweat team rider cornering on the HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Wheelset whilst in the bunch, demonstrating the speed and manoeuvrability of the wheels

LA Sweat team rider street-racing on the HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Wheelset whilst on the attack

The HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Aero Disc Front Wheel, featuring the trademark white spoke decals on the rim.

Detailed photo of the front hub of the HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Disc wheelset, showing the detailed manufacturing specs involved in the hub

Detailed photo of the rear hub of the HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Disc wheelset, showing the CeramicSpeed components included to make the wheel as fast and efficient as possible

Image of the HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Disc wheelset, including the features that come with the wheels, such as Aeroynamicist rim design, CeramicSpeed bearings, and H_Care Lifetime Crash Replacement

Darkened image showing the HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Disc wheelset in the studio

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HUNT 48 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset

1511g	Depth	Width ext	Width int	size
1511g	48 mm	35 mm	22.5 mm	700c

Designed and proven to be the fast wheel up to and uncluding 50mm depth. Patended, ultra-wide LIMITLESS aero technology provides world-beating aerodynamic performance and nerve-calming stability.

UD carbon spokes reduce weight and road vibration while increasing lateral responsiveness by 6%. HUNT Sprint SL-C hubs offer quick 7.5 degree engagement and CeramicSpeed (optional) bearings for low rolling resistance. The result is an exceptionally fast and versatile wheel system.

Tyre size: Aero optimized for 28 to 30mm tyres. Work well with 28mm up to 45mm.

More details

The Purpose _

The fastest sub-50mm rims in the world, paired with our UD Carbon Spoke technology. The result is a wheelset offering complete, all-round performance across the board. Superior aerodynamic efficiency and crosswind stability, with added responsiveness and lower system weight.

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.

UD Carbon Spokes

TaperLock UD carbon spokes offer up to a 30% increase in lateral responsiveness against steel equivalents. Only 2.7g per spoke and yet can handle tightening forces of ~450kgf per spoke.

SLC Hubs

HUNT Sprint SLC hubs add strength and enhance power transfer, meaning more of your power pushing you forwards. The hub shell is a cold-forged 7000 series alloy, offering a greater strength-to-weight ratio than extruded 6000 series alloys.

CeramicSpeed Bearings

CeramicSpeed bearings are renowned for their low rolling resistance and unmatched durability, and are chosen by the top international athletes and teams around the world. EZO option also available.

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.

TECHNOLOGY _

We've wind tunnel tested our 48 and 60 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Disc wheelsets against our original steel spoke version, as well as their relevant competitive set. Compared to their steel spoke counterparts, both the 48 and 60 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Disc wheelsets perform very similarly (within the margin of error for standardized wind tunnel testing), suggesting there is no material aerodynamic penalty associated with the bladed UD Carbon Spokes. To review all the wind tunnel data, we welcome riders to review the provided graphs below.

UD Carbon Spokes | 6% more laterally responsive than identical steel spoked wheels, with significantly less weight. Further benefiting from the high-frequency vibration absorption capabilities of carbon fibre in the UD spokes, as well as the rim.

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 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
35mm outer and 22.5mm inner width
48mm depth
Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics.

Spokes

TaperLock nipples secure spokes head to the hub 2.7g per spoke 18 front (1 cross on rotor side, radial on drive side) 20 rear (2 cross both sides) No interlacing Bladed

TaperLock nipples secure spokes head to the hub
2.7g per spoke
18 front (1 cross on rotor side, radial on drive side)
20 rear (2 cross both sides)
No interlacing
Bladed

Nipples

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.

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.

Tyres Info

HUNT recommends a 25-28mm 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 25-28mm 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 get it quite right, we're happy to send you the correct adapters.

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 get it quite right, we're happy to send you the correct adapters.

Front Hub

HUNT Sprint SLC straight-pull hubs. Forged and CNC’d 7075-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body. TaperLock spoke interface. 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles. Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics. Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here

HUNT Sprint SLC straight-pull hubs.
Forged and CNC’d 7075-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
TaperLock spoke interface.
7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
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

HUNT Sprint SLC straight-pull hubs. 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. 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles. Forged and CNC’d 7075-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body. TaperLock spoke interface 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 SLC straight-pull hubs.
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.
7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
Forged and CNC’d 7075-T6 heat treated aluminium alloy body.
TaperLock spoke interface
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)

HIGH SPECIFICATION COMPONENTS _

Patented Limitless Technology

In order to create the most aerodynamic & stable shape for the tyre, a rim bed of 21mm 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.

UD Carbon Spokes

TaperLock UD carbon spokes offer up to a 30% increase in lateral responsiveness compared to steel equivalents. Only 2.7g per spoke and yet can handle tightening forces of ~450kgf per spoke. Owing to the TaperLock technology, these spokes can be trued using a spoke key from inside the rim bed.

SLC Hubs

Our SLC hubs are developed specifically for UD carbon spokes, and boast a high strength-to-weight ratio owing to their forged 7075 construction.

CeramicSpeed Bearings

You can spec your Limitless wheels with CeramicSpeed's industry-leading hybrid ceramic bearings. All CeramicSpeed ball bearings are Grade 3 Silicon Nitride, featuring the highest achievable surface finish and roundness. The quality of the balls determines the performance and lifetime of a bearing. The CeramicSpeed Balls feature unparalleled impact strength, smoothness, roundness and brittleness.

Tyre Width Optimisation

Our 48 Limitless road rims are optimised for a 28mm Schwalbe Pro One. Patented LIMITLESS technology allows for a 22.5mm rim bed and a huge 34.5mm external rim width, meaning the rim sits far wider than the tyre for aerodynamic efficiency.

REVIEWS _

Bike Magazine and Websites Expert's Views

4.5/5 BIKERADAR REVIEW

"Their low weight is evident in acceleration and climbing"

Cycling Plus 4.5/5 Review

"Powering along the flats they are comfortable and don't hold you back... a level of confidence that will put your best times on notice."

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

<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>Quality control card signed by your wheel builder</li></ul>

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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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.