The HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset in the studio

Up close image of the HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc front wheel, showing the detailed rim design

Up close image of the HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc rear wheel, showing the detailed rim design

Detailed image of the front and rear hub of the HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset, showcasing the detailed components used in the wheel build

Exploded image of the rear hub of the HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset, showing the interface between the freehub and hub body

Image of the spokes on the HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset

The tubeless ready rim bed of the HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset

The HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset being used out on the road

The HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset being used in urban environments

The HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset being paired with a Ridley Helium for a setup that is fast over any terrain

The items that are included with every purchase of the HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset; a spare of each spoke and two tubeless valves

The HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset alongside the features included with the wheels, such as Aerodynamicist rim design and free H_Care lifetime crash replacement

36% off

HUNT 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset

1524g	Depth	Width ext	Width int	size
1524g	54 mm	29 mm	20 mm	700c

If your riding demands the aero benefits of the deeper end of "mid-depth," our engineers designed the 54 Aerodynamicist rim profile for you. Experts love them for their tangible aero gains, while remaining light enough to tackle climbs, and stable enough to manage crosswinds.

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

ROAD.CC AWARDS FINALIST

"Overall, I really can't fault these wheels... They offer real world performance gains while being light enough to be used as an all-rounder, even on the climbs. You can't knock the price either."

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€899 €1,399.00

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H_CARE

FREE LIFETIME CRASH REPLACEMENT

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The Purpose _

The 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc benefits from the further trickle-down effect of HUNT's in-house engineering team's Aerodynamicist rim profiles, as first seen on the 48 Limitless Aero Disc. The rim used is the same as in the 54 UD Carbon Spoke Disc, but paired with conventional steel spokes.

KEY FEATURES_

Aerodynamicist Rims

Aerodynamicist 29mm-wide rim, exclusively engineered and wind tunnel tested by HUNT's in-house engineering team, featuring a hooked & ETRTO-compliant tubeless-ready rim, designed for full clincher & tubeless tyre compatibility.

Sprint SL Hubs

Light, reliable, race-winning, and easy-to-service. Sprint SL hubs feature a 48T heat treated stainless steel ratchet ring combined with 3 multi-point pawls. The system delivers a fast 7.5°engagement angle and proven durability.

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

TECHNOLOGY _

Following the release of our UD Carbon Spoke Disc range, many of you were asking if we could offer the Aerodynamicist rims found in that range with conventional steel spokes for usability & ease of maintenance.

As with all wheels featuring an Aerodynamicist profile, we've performed wind tunnel testing on the wheels to bring you the information on not only how these stack up against competitor wheelsets, but also how they sit within our range.

Full Specs _

Rims

Aerodynamicist profile, disc-specific & aerodynamically optimised for 25-28c tyres Unidirectional T700/800 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes 29mm outer and 20mm internal, ideal for 23-50mm tyre widths 54mm depth Hooked H_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks, for easy and secure tubeless installation Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics

Aerodynamicist profile, disc-specific & aerodynamically optimised for 25-28c tyres
Unidirectional T700/800 carbon fibre with 3K weave re-enforced spoke holes
29mm outer and 20mm internal, ideal for 23-50mm tyre widths
54mm depth
Hooked
H_LOCK bead-seat up-kicks, for easy and secure tubeless installation
Matt black base finished with matt white contrasting graphics

Spokes

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

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. Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics. Hunt Race Season Disc straight-pull super-light alloy. 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 axles.
Center-lock disc mount.
Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Hunt Race Season Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.
Center-lock disc mount. If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately here

Rear Hub

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 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.

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 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

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 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 _

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.

Aerodynamicist Rim Profile

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..

Sprint SL Hubs

SPRINT SL 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.

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 a 3 multi-point pawls with 3 teeth each 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 SL freehub has strong individual pawl springs which engage quicker. There is also a Steel Spline Insert re-enforcement to provide excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.

Rim Bed

H_LOCK is our tubeless-ready rim bed profile with up-kicks to the shoulders of the tubeless steps which help to create a great rim-well seal for first installation and easy sealing of tubeless tyres. The H-Lock profile also locks the beads in place more securely once seated. This is especially important when running lower pressures off road.

REVIEWS _

Bike Magazine and Websites Expert's Views

ROAD.CC AWARDS FINALIST

"Overall, I really can't fault these wheels... They offer real world performance gains while being light enough to be used as an all-rounder, even on the climbs. You can't knock the price either."

220 TRIATHLON 4.5/5 STAR REVIEW

“I’ve not tried anything better at this price point and am comparing to the performance of wheels in our recent group test that cost two, even three times as much.”

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
80mm 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.

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.

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.