Hunt is introducing its first eMTB-specific wheelset within the type of the Hunt E_All-Mountain, full with a 31mm inside width aluminum rim laced to Hunt’s personal Part Have interaction hubset. The rim has been in manufacturing for someday, being the exact same 6069-T6 alloy rim in use on the Hunt Enduro Broad V2 wheelset we examined beforehand.
Hunt has repurposed it right here for the trials of eMTB using with triple-butted Pillar spokes and Hunt’s eMTB-specific freehub system providing 8 diploma engagement. The set is yours for £479 ($649 USD). We’ve the important thing particulars.
Hunt All-Mountain eBike Wheels
Accessible in Enhance solely, the Hunt E_All-Mountain Wheelsets can be found in 29″, 27.5″, or MX. The latter set full with MS freehub physique weighs in at 2,217 grams, with the entrance wheel weighing 997 grams, and the rear weighing 1,220 grams. Claimed weight for the whole 29″ set is 2,193 grams, with the whole 27.5″ set weighing a claimed 2,143 grams (w/o freehub physique).
To show their 31mm alloy rim is appropriate for the higher hundreds related to eBiking, Hunt generated some impression knowledge. It pertains to a single-wall impression take a look at state of affairs, mentioned to finest replicate impacts on the path. And, it suggests the Hunt rim is extra impression resistant than the edges of the Crankbrothers Synthesis eMTB Alloy wheelset, and the DT Swiss HX 1700 Spline Hybrid wheelset. Extra pressure is required to deform or break the rim.
Whereas the Hunt Enduro Broad V2 wheelset runs their Speedy Have interaction hubset with 5° engagement, this eBike-specific wheelset is dwelling to the brand new Part Have interaction freehub with 8° engagement. Each characteristic a 17mm 7075-T6 axle mentioned to withstand bending, with 6 spring-backed pawls. The main distinction is that, on the Speedy Have interaction hub, solely 3 pawls interact at anyone time (and extra typically). Right here on the Part Have interaction hub, all 6 interact concurrently for improved torque switch and elevated sturdiness.
Lacing the aluminum rim to the Part Have interaction hub are 32 triple-butted J-bend metal spokes from Pillar (PSR 2018). These have a bigger 1.8mm gauge on the central portion. They terminate with conical nipple washers and 16mm brass nipples, mentioned to boost energy and enhance longevity of the wheelset.
Pricing & Availability
The Hunt E_All-Mountain eBike-specific wheelset retails at £479 // €599 // $649 USD. It will likely be accessible to pre-order as of subsequent week. Sizes on supply embody 29″, 27.5″ and MX, with Microspline, Shimano HG or SRAM XD freehub our bodies to select from. Every wheelset is shipped with valves, with the edges pre-taped prepared for a tubeless arrange. And, a couple of spare spokes are included, too.
Wheels are bought with a three-year guarantee towards materials or workmanship defects.
