Spokes
We have chosen top of the line, straight pull Pillar Spokes for excellent torsional strength and power transfer. Not only are these spokes extremely lightweight, they are also able to provide a greater degree of elasticity when put under increased stress.
RIM BED
Like all of our wheels, the Hunt MTB line-up is designed to be used as a tubeless system. Featuring a H-Lock rim bead with 'up-kicks' to the shoulders of the rim bed secures your tyre when seated. This prevents side-to-side movement reducing the chance of burping your tyre. It creates a great rim-well seal for first installation and easy sealing of tubeless tyres. Still haven't made the switch? All our wheels are tube compatible as well.
SPOKES
We have chosen top of the line, straight pull Pillar Spokes for excellent torsional strength and power transfer. Not only are these spokes extremely lightweight, they are also able to provide a greater degree of elasticity when put under increased stress. The Pillar Spoke Reinforcement (PSR) puts more material at the spoke head to prevent failure in this stress area.
FRONT HUB
Suited to match the needs of the modern trail bike rider. Featuring durable bearings and 7075-T6 series alloy axles to increase stiffness. These hubs have been selected based on their ability to perform on the most aggressive trails.
FREEHUB BODY
Durability is a theme for HUNT as time and money you spend fixing is time and money you cannot spend riding or upgrading your bikes. As a result, we've developed the H_CERAMIK coating to provide excellent durability and protect against cassette sprocket damage often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.
WEIGHT
Mountain bikers aren't concerned about weight, right? Nope! Whether you're doing a back-country epic or pedalling between stages, we have paid attention to weight to suit the type of riding they will be subjected too. For example, using the highest quality Pillar triple butted spokes with PSR (Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement) has allowed us to not only create a stronger wheel with a higher spoke count, but one which does not add a weight penalty.
FULL SPECS _
Rims
- 29 rim
- 24mm internal width.
- 6069-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy (+69% tensile strength vs 6061-T6)Tubeless-ready – designed to work best with tubeless tyres. Tubeless rim tape and valves included.
- H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation.
- Matt black work-hardened shot-peened finish with laser etched graphics for superior durability.
Spokes
Straight-pull for excellent torsional strength and direct power transfer
28 F&R spoke count. Laced 2 Cross.Pillar Spokes made from Sandvik T302 (18/10) stainless steel.
Patented Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement, butted again just before the spoke head providing more durability in high stress area.
Black stainless treatment.
Nipples
Hard-anodized alloy for weight reduction and strength.
Square body for external adjustment and hex head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning.
Long 14mm thread for durability14 gauge
Black hard anodizing
Front Hub
Asymmetric flanges for more balanced spoke tensions.
Oversized axles.
Extruded and CNC machined 6066-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy body.
7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
6 bolt disc mount/center-lock option available.
Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Rear Hub
Extruded and CNC machined 6066-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy hub body.148x12mm.H_CERAMIK freehub body reinforcement coating (Shimano/Sram HG body) provides excellent durability and protects against cassette sprocket damage to the freehub often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.Boost QR skewers NOT supplied.4 pawl, 36 tooth RapidEngage freehub, with an engagement angle of just 5 degreesOversized 7075-T6 heat treated aluminium axles.9/10/11 speed Shimano/SRAM compatible freehub and SRAM XD Driver version available.7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.6 bolt disc mount/center-lock option available.Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Bearings
Precision sealed cartridge replaceable units.Large diameter ball bearings for extra durability.Dual full-contact rubber seals.
Tyres Info
HUNT recommends a 2.1" to 2.35" tyre for best performance, tyre widths between 1.1" and 2.6" 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
Boost - 148x12mm (Rear) with 110x15mm (Front). 141x9mm (Rear) QR with 110x9mm (Front) QR adapters (Not compatible with Microspline) and Rock Shox Torque Caps available - just add a comment in the notes section on the cart page.SRAM/Shimano 8/9/10/11 speed and SRAM XD compatible.
- Boost - 148x12mm (Rear) with 110x15mm (Front). 141x9mm (Rear) QR with 110x9mm (Front) QR adapters (Not compatible with Microspline) and Rock Shox Torque Caps available - just add a comment in the notes section on the cart page.
- SRAM/Shimano 8/9/10/11 speed and SRAM XD compatible.
- HUNT recommends a 2.1" to 2.35" tyre for best performance, tyre widths between 1.1" and 2.6" 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.
- Precision sealed cartridge replaceable units.
- Large diameter ball bearings for extra durability.
- Dual full-contact rubber seals.
- Extruded and CNC machined 6066-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy hub body.
- 148x12mm.
- H_CERAMIK freehub body reinforcement coating (Shimano/Sram HG body) provides excellent durability and protects against cassette sprocket damage to the freehub often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.
- Boost QR skewers NOT supplied.
- 4 pawl, 36 tooth RapidEngage freehub, with an engagement angle of just 5 degrees
- Oversized 7075-T6 heat treated aluminium axles.
- 9/10/11 speed Shimano/SRAM compatible freehub and SRAM XD Driver version available.
- 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
- 6 bolt disc mount/center-lock option available.
- Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
- Asymmetric flanges for more balanced spoke tensions.
- Oversized axles.
- Extruded and CNC machined 6066-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy body.
- 7075-T6 aluminium alloy axles.
- 6 bolt disc mount/center-lock option available.
- Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
- Hard-anodized alloy for weight reduction and strength.
- Square body for external adjustment and hex head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning.
- Long 14mm thread for durability
- 14 gauge
- Black hard anodizing
- Straight-pull for excellent torsional strength and direct power transfer
- 28 F&R spoke count. Laced 2 Cross.
- Pillar Spokes made from Sandvik T302 (18/10) stainless steel.
- Patented Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement, butted again just before the spoke head providing more durability in high stress area.
- Black stainless treatment.
