![]() This part was a decision that I agonised about and spent far too much time over complicating. I then paired that cassette with revised gearing at the front of the bike. That opened up a choice of four gearing ranges from 11-28 up to 11-34 and I chose the 11-34. There are options for 11-speed or 12-speed but given I was pairing this system with a SRAM AXS groupset, I chose a 12-speed option. On top of that you can switch between them under full power or when you aren't pedalling and shifting is instant.Īt the back of the bike you are going to swap your cassette for a piece from Classified. You get a standard radio, and one that reduces the gearing by 30%. The Classified system is an alternative to a 2x system with a front derailleur, except the shifting all takes place in the rear hub through planetary gearing. What's more important to understand from a high level is the concepts you are going to be thinking about. Work with your dealer to get what you need and Classified has a list price of €1,299 for the full setup. There are also a couple of small pieces such as the Classified torque arm and spacers but these aren't universal pieces so I won't dive too deep. The pieces you'll need from Classified are the smart thru axle, handlebar unit, hub, and cassette. It should be simple to order everything you need and right now, it's not. You'll need to figure out a Classified dealer and put together the parts you need or you'll need to already own everything. The Hunt logo in white sits at one side of the wheels while there is a minimal sans serif "40CGR" logo below the valve hole.Īs I already mentioned, if you were to order yourself a nice set of Classified x Hunt 40 Carbon Gravel Race wheels without anything else, you'd find yourself disappointed. While the Limitless Hunt wheels use a series of lines, the CGR wheels use only a simple black finish. Visually speaking, the Classified x Hunt 40 Carbon Gravel Race wheelset sports a very minimal look. ![]() For comparison's sake, the same wheelset with the rear hub is 1383 grams. Although that weight is rather incredible, it's worth noting that it does not include a rear hub. The combination of parts comes together for a claimed system weight of 1270 grams. The front hub uses EZO sealed cartridge bearings while the rear is only a shell with space for a hub. The rim itself is a claimed 395g both front and rear and it connects to the hub, or hub shell, using butted and bladed Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement PSR XTRA spokes. The internal width is 25mm and uses a hookless bead profile compatible with 28-65mm wide tyres according to the ETRO standards. That means, as mentioned, you'll be getting a carbon rim with a 40mm depth. There's also a lower profile version of the Hunt Carbon Gravel Race wheelset available with a traditional hub but only the 40mm depth has the Classified option. The rest of the construction, and the entire front wheel, will be the same between the two versions. ![]() In this case instead of a rear hub you'll only be getting a spot where the Classified hub sits. The Hunt wheels are also available with a traditional hub for use on whatever bike you think makes sense. ![]() In this case, the Hunt partnership adds a gravel race focused wheelset as an option. As Classified continues to partner with brands, that is changing. The Classified system is a radical reimagining of a traditional 2x drivetrain and the Hunt 40 CGR wheelset is a new piece of the puzzle.Īlthough the Classified hub has been on the market for a while now, and has even seen use in the pro peloton, there's never been a great set of gravel wheels to pair it with, beyond custom wheel builds. Not only are you considering a set of race focused gravel wheels but on top of that you have to, or get to, consider your whole drivetrain. The Classified x Hunt 40 Carbon Gravel Race Wheelset is a completely different situation. Spokes: 24 front and 24 rear straight pull aero butted Pillar spokes Hubs: Hunt Sprint SL centre lock disc front hub and Classified hub shell rear Rim Dimensions: 40mm deep, 25mm internal width, 30mm external width ![]()
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