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Hunt bike wheels

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Knowing what type of rider you are and what you want out of your wheel upgrade will simplify and narrow your choices. Dedicated tubeless pump, and the dt swiss hubs performed reliably over the five month testing period. The reasonably wide 19.5mm internal width and 27.5mm external width also gives a nice round profile to 25mm and 28mm tyres. This is deep enough for a little aero benefit, but shallow enough to be lightweight and unaffected by crosswinds. At 1,630g these aren’t the lightest wheels in their category, but you needn’t be afraid of a few extra grams because they are well spent on this wheelset. Our tester found this wheelset to have excellent rigidity, meaning they accelerate and climb brilliantly. Aerodynamic wheels have quickly become a popular choice for creating that ‘pro look’. An aerodynamic wheel will usually feature a deeper section rim, with a rim depth of around 30mm being the typical starting point. Where a wheelset is below 1,500g and doesn’t claim to be aerodyna...