Same for my Campagnolo Bora WTO 45s, well over 10,000 miles over terrible Tucson AZ roads, and we're talking about a race wheel running 16c tires. I've hit all kinds of stuff and the wheels still look new. That said, there's a substantial price difference between these and the Hunts. Sorry about the cracked wheel though. Thanks for the video!
Hunt replaced my alloy wheel in less than a week. Ive broken 7 carbon frames since the 90s. Several carbon wheels got multiple cracks. Shimano carbon. Seat posts. Now back on steel road and gravel. Couldn't be happier. I chased carbon for 30 years. No more. Carbon stays indoors on a Wahoo. Not so far to carry it when it breaks. I dont want carbon for free now. I'm mid 70s. Ride daily 12,000 plus miles a yr. Most on gravel. I need dependable. Carbon hasnt been for me.good luck. I reide 45 mm tubeless Hunt gravel alloys .
My front Hunt 35 wide wheel blew up on a rocky road. They replaced the rim with 35% off a new one but I have to have it re-laced. Now it sits in my garage unlaced.
With hcare or whatever its called, they did fully replace mine and pay for the service. But yeah I do that same thing. Good thing about getting a wheel built if you don't have the tools is it gives you a chance to connect with a shop and not way too expensive.
That's awesome they replaced it! Seems like more and more companies are doing that. Hunt did replace mine, just took a sec. I'll have a video fully detailing the timelines and process I had to go through before being set back up.
I grew up riding gravel roads in Alabama so I'm very fam with gravel road washboards and puddle holes. The hole you believe was the one that did yr Hunt wheel in was not what I was expecting at all. This hole does not look like it would bust a wheel. Dirt and gravel gives in a way that a pavement pot hole will not.
38 tires! There’s your problem right there. Gravel is about creating the right amount of grip that can absorb the rough surfaces. Your carbons are already stiff! All the pros are going bigger. I see several manufacturers bringing out more options above 45. Good Luck.
Was considering going all carbon wheelset but after a few video's, probably id probably do alloy , streets of Chicago is no bueno , have to ride them to get to gravel riding
I love carbon wheels, but honestly I don't know if it's the game changer other people say it is for me. Regardless of whether it is or not, my allow wheels were great and it was not a must have upgrade.
I've had my Zipp 303s for 7000miles through all sorts of road, gravel, singletrack and bikepacking adventures and not a single issue
Same for my Campagnolo Bora WTO 45s, well over 10,000 miles over terrible Tucson AZ roads, and we're talking about a race wheel running 16c tires. I've hit all kinds of stuff and the wheels still look new. That said, there's a substantial price difference between these and the Hunts. Sorry about the cracked wheel though. Thanks for the video!
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Thanks man! Yeah love band of horses.
That's why I use alu wheels only. DT Swiss and Swiss Side are the best.
Hunt replaced my alloy wheel in less than a week. Ive broken 7 carbon frames since the 90s. Several carbon wheels got multiple cracks. Shimano carbon. Seat posts. Now back on steel road and gravel. Couldn't be happier. I chased carbon for 30 years. No more. Carbon stays indoors on a Wahoo. Not so far to carry it when it breaks. I dont want carbon for free now. I'm mid 70s. Ride daily 12,000 plus miles a yr. Most on gravel. I need dependable. Carbon hasnt been for me.good luck. I reide 45 mm tubeless Hunt gravel alloys .
I had a rear hunt aluminum wheel bend on impact from running low pressure. I try to stay around 40psi now to prevent bottoming out. Good luck.
Yeah I'll probably run bigger tires rather than more pressure but effectivelu just getting more air volume either way
My front Hunt 35 wide wheel blew up on a rocky road. They replaced the rim with 35% off a new one but I have to have it re-laced. Now it sits in my garage unlaced.
With hcare or whatever its called, they did fully replace mine and pay for the service. But yeah I do that same thing. Good thing about getting a wheel built if you don't have the tools is it gives you a chance to connect with a shop and not way too expensive.
I hit a pothole road riding Farsport 45 mm wheels on a high speed descent, cracked the front wheel just like yours. Farsport replaced the rim.
That's awesome they replaced it! Seems like more and more companies are doing that. Hunt did replace mine, just took a sec. I'll have a video fully detailing the timelines and process I had to go through before being set back up.
Any update on the warranty?
I grew up riding gravel roads in Alabama so I'm very fam with gravel road washboards and puddle holes. The hole you believe was the one that did yr Hunt wheel in was not what I was expecting at all. This hole does not look like it would bust a wheel. Dirt and gravel gives in a way that a pavement pot hole will not.
Yeah that makes sense. I bet I'd have been fine had I rolled over it a bit smoother to be honest.
so..did hunt stand by their product?
Hey, I've got an update video to put together soon. Long story short - yes but no super fast.
Nice place to ride, alloy it is for me
38 tires! There’s your problem right there. Gravel is about creating the right amount of grip that can absorb the rough surfaces. Your carbons are already stiff! All the pros are going bigger. I see several manufacturers bringing out more options above 45. Good Luck.
He broke it by riding over a pothole. Not in the trails
Great point!
Was considering going all carbon wheelset but after a few video's, probably id probably do alloy , streets of Chicago is no bueno , have to ride them to get to gravel riding
I love carbon wheels, but honestly I don't know if it's the game changer other people say it is for me. Regardless of whether it is or not, my allow wheels were great and it was not a must have upgrade.
Sorry to hear! Hunt wheels are crap quality through and through.
I ride a set for 5 years in winter/summer now. Never had a problem. Even the bearings are still good. So can't confirm that they are crap
I think they're great personally. The pot hole I hit would have probably cracked any carbon rim.
I love my Hunt wheels. And I don’t ride carbon wheels-too expensive and too fragile