Journal | Hunt Bike Wheels

It is widely known that disc-brake aerodynamic testing hasn't received anywhere near the same amount of attention that rim-brake wheels have, owing to their only-recent rise in popularity and acceptance in racing. Many leading disc-brake wheelsets still possess the same profiles as their rim-brake counterparts. This presents a great opportunity to develop world-leading disc-brake wheels, by unleashing the restraints on rim profiling usually imposed by rim brakes. There are many interesting points of discussion, with one of the key points surrounding tyre choice and its importance. The tyre is of great significance in shaping airflow around the wheels, and the fact that changing tyres can actually completely reshuffle the order of the most aerodynamic wheels available today. 

We've looked to the industry-leading Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless-Ready tyre as the ultimate option for riders wanting to go fast & tubeless. We are drawing on the expertise and assistance of their engineers, and designing a wheelset optimised for this tyre in 28c width, to offer the ultimate aerodynamic package for the modern rider. And so, we'll be in Southern Germany at GST Gesellschaft für Strömungsmeßtechnik mbH (more commonly known as the Airbus Wind Tunnel as used by Canyon) from the start of next week, commencing the first round of wind tunnel testing for this project.

The frameset, supplied by Bombtrack Bicycle Co, is their all-carbon Hook 3 - a CX race machine. Despite its more understated looks, it packs a heft punch thanks to its race-ready build that Gosse will be taking to the limits from January 1st. The drivetrain is the smooth and reliable SRAM Force 1×11, an absolute staple of the CX circuit, with its clutch derailleur and wide/narrow chainring working together to eliminate dropped chains.

As of 1/1/18, Hunt Bike Wheels is proud to announce that - in conjunction with Bombtrack Bicycle Co. - we will be entering the UCI Cyclocross circuit with the signing of Dutch rider, Gosse van der Meer. This is our first step into the world of professional cyclocross racing, and we're thrilled to be supporting Gosse heading into the latter half of the 2017/18 season and beyond!

Co-founder of Hunt, Pete Marchment recently pulled the pin to bling up his 4Season rig. The result is this super dialled Mason Resolution. 

The sun hasn’t set on 2017 yet, but we quickly wanted to share a message of thanks with you on behalf of everyone at Hunt Bike Wheels for making this year such a special one.  

If you were to walk into your local bike store, there is a good to fair chance that you will hear some Christmas songs. Love it or hate it - there is no escaping it! Here is a list of Hunt's Christmas tunes.

Not to be considered an infurior material, a set of alloy rim equipped wheels can offer most of the perfomance benfits of a carbon set. Realising this gave Hunt co-founder, Tom Marchment, the inspiration to create hardy wheels like the 4Season Disc and the much loved Race Aero Wide.

We sat down Tom to ask him why he belives the metallic varitey of wheels is still a fantasic material which continues to inspire new up-and-coming wheelsets.

Tim Knowles is not known by the Hunt team in the UK, but is a good friend of Hamish's (our Australian Product Communications guy). After spending years heading one for the best independent grocers imaginable, Tim now spends his time working away at a local bike store. We asked Tim if he could put together five songs he is currently listening to on his daily commute. 

San Fransisco based, Soma Fabrications, get it right. The Wolverine crossed our paths when at Eurobike this year. It was certainly an eye catcher with those bars! Set up with SuperDura Dynamo Disc wheels, we finally managed to get our hands on a few professionally shot photos from the kind people over at Traffic Distribution (Soma's German distributor).