Hunt 36 Carbon Wide Aero wheelset review

Hunt’s new 36 Carbon Wide Aero wheelset looks ideal for cost-conscious riders looking for a performance upgrade for a rim braked bike. We've been spending the last few months checking out how they perform.

Hunt 36 Carbon Wide Aero review
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Cyclingnews Verdict

Light, well priced, sweet handling rim brake wheels with a really responsive but not punishing ride feel. They’re not actually that ‘wide’ though and braking can be very snatchy.

Pros

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    Light weight

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    Excellent price

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    Smooth ride feel

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    Reinforced freehub

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    Brass nipples

Cons

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    Savagely snatchy braking

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    Mid width not 'Wide'

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Hunt has built up an excellent reputation for cost-effective performance and the 36 Carbon Wide Aero wheelset is the latest addition to its extensive rolling stock portfolio. They’re a real acceleration and responsiveness pep to ‘old skool’ rim brake and QR bikes but brutal braking response takes some getting used to.