Hunt bike wheels

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 aerodynamic, it can often be put into the climbing category. When budget is no issue, a super-light climbing wheelset should weigh between 900g and 1,300g.

Luckily, our expert testers put dozens of wheels through their paces every year so you don’t have to. Once you’ve got a quality frame, carbon wheelset wheels are arguably the best upgrade you can give your steed. The standard warranty covers two-and-a-half years from defects, and five years with a discounted crash replacement.

The optional premium warranty extends both to lifetime, but nobl recommends to only purchase that if you plan to keep the wheels over five years. While that might not bequite as awesome as a lifetime warranty, let's be honest—seven years is a long time and chances are you'll sell the wheels before that warranty expires.

This not only improves grip and smooths out the ride, but also apparently optimises the aerodynamic performance of the wheel/tyre combination. It would be easy to look at these wheels and see only a standard alloy clincher, but their understated looks belie their excellent performance. It does reduce internal rim width by half a millimetre, but they’re still very wide at 20mm, meaning they offer a fantastic tyre profile. Since we reviewed them, hunt has updated these wheels to include a hooked rim, which helps with compatibility charts. Enve wheels come with a price tag to match their top performance. They’re not cheap wheels by any means, but you can find plenty on the market at double the price that don’t offer this kind of spec or performance.

Below the best list, don’t forget to check out our extensive buyer’s guide to road wheels too. It will help you to know what to look for in wheels, understand the various features and what commonly used terms mean. But with hundreds of bike wheel brands offering thousands of options, buying new wheels can be a confusing task.