HUNT 54 UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset being raced

Cannondale SuperSix with HUNT 54 UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset

Graph showing the reduced vibrations from Carbon Spokes when compared to metal spokes

Image showing the items included in the box: A cassette spacer and two tubeless valves

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HUNT 54 UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset

1410g	Depth	Width ext	Width int	size
1410g	54 mm	29 mm	20 mm	700c

Unheard of aero-to-weight ratio.

Featuring our wind-tunnel developed Aerodynamicist profile in a 54mm depth, hand laced with UD carbon spokes to HUNT Sprint SL-C hubs to create an incredibly low drag, quick-engaging deep section wheelset just barely over 1400g.

Tyre size: Aero optimized for 25 to 28mm tyres; work 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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€1,294.30 €1,849.00

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Limited Stock. Available Now.Items are selected to ship from us in the week stated. Delivery time is 3-6 days*

We will ask for axle info after checkout.

FREE Lifetime Crash Replacement Included

Your wheels are protected by H_Care – our FREE lifetime crash replacement coverage for original owners. This protection comes automatically with your purchase. Learn more.

3-Year Warranty

All of our wheelsets are backed by a 3-year warranty when purchased directly from HUNT. Read more details here.

60-Day Returns

60-Day Ride & Return: Try your Hunt wheels for 60 days – ride them, test them, love them. Not happy? Return them for a full refund.

EU HQ & Warehouse

We ship all orders from our EU Headquarters & Warehouse in Germany. Prices include all taxes & duties. You order will be delivered to you in 2-7 days when in-stock.

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The Purpose _

Introducing the 54 UD Carbon Spoke Disc, utilising our proven TaperLock carbon spoke technology, resulting in fully serviceable carbon-spoked wheels that can be trued like any other. With significant increases in lateral stiffness (see testing info below), they have been engineered to provide a stiffness-to-weight ratio previously unseen on serviceable wheels.

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.

HUNT Sprint SLC

Adding strength and enhance power transfer, meaning more of your power pushing you forwards. Light, reliable, race-winning, and easy-to-service. The system delivers a fast 7.5°engagement angle and proven durability.

UD Carbon Spokes

6% more laterally responsive than identical steel spoked wheel, 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.

TECHNOLOGY _

Using an innovative spoke-seating method, the 54 UD Carbon Spoke Disc wheelset offers carbon spokes that are held purely mechanically, with no bonding required. We call this TaperLock, and it allows for carbon spokes that can be trued and maintained just like a normal steel spoke.

The TaperLock UD Carbon Spokes are incredibly strong, achieving over 450 kgf (kilograms force per spoke) maximum tensile strength, compared to leading steel spokes which conventionally reach around 300 kgf.

Full Specs _

Rims

Aerodynamicist profile, disc-specific & aerodynamically optimised for 25-28c tyres Unidirectional T24/30 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 T24/30 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

UD carbon fibre spokes with incredibly high strength, stiffness and weighing only 2.7g per spoke 18 front (2 cross on rotor side, radial on drive side) and 20 rear (2 cross both sides). Bladed

UD carbon fibre spokes with incredibly high strength, stiffness and weighing only 2.7g per spoke
18 front (2 cross on rotor side, radial on drive side) and 20 rear (2 cross both sides).
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.

Front Hub

TaperLock spoke interface 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 SPRINT Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.

TaperLock spoke interface
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 SPRINT Disc straight-pull super-light alloy.

Rear Hub

TaperLock spoke interface 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 SPRINT 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.

TaperLock spoke interface
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 SPRINT 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 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.

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. 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..

UD Carbon Spokes

Incredibly strong (achieving over 450kgf per spoke) TaperLock UD carbon spokes offering 30% increase in stiffness against steel ones. Only 2.7g per spoke. Due to the TaperLock technology, these spokes can be trued easily using a spoke key from within the rim bed.

Taperlock Sprint SLC Hubs

Carbon spoke optimised TaperLock SPRINT 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.

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.

Rim Bed

Designed around a 20mm internal rim width optimised for a 25c tyre (but will of course work without compromise with both 23c and 28c tyres). They feature a hooked tyre retention design and are both fully ETRTO-compatible and tubeless-ready.

STIFFNESS-TO-WEIGHT

With significant increases in lateral stiffness, they have been engineered to provide a stiffness-to-weight ratio previously unseen on serviceable wheels. Coming in at just 1410g but with significant increases in lateral responsiveness, disc wheels have never been so fast.

Tyre Width Optimisation

Designed around a 20mm internal rim width optimised for a 25c tyre (but will of course work without compromise with both 23c and 28c tyres). They feature a hooked tyre retention design and are both fully ETRTO-compatible and tubeless-ready.

REVIEWS _

Bike Magazine and Websites Expert's Views

FACE OFF: HUNT V ENVE

"For triathletes who should really be valuing comfort and sustainable power (and a good deal), the Hunts get the nod."

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."

TRIATHLETE REVIEW

"All in all, I love these wheels"

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

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.

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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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.