TRUE FREEDOM FROM CHARGING FOR YOUR BIKE-PACKING ADVENTURES, HASSLE FREE COMMUTING AND WINTER TRAINING
24 Deep | 25 Wide Ext | 20 Wide Int | 1939g
The Purpose
Created for 'Josh' types (Ultra-Distance Heros) but also enjoyed by 'us' types (a bit less super-human, but still want convenience when commuting, training and road/off-road bike-packing).
A dynamo hub is a an ingenious idea, a small coil of copper wire that spins inside a group of magnets to produce electricity, effectively it is an electric motor in reverse. You can then connect up electric devices such as lights, and never need to worry about having to abandon your ride due to lack of light. Following a large number of requests for a dynamo wheelset, our HUNT began for a lightweight and durable wheelset that provides you with freedom from constant charging of lights for your on and off-road bike-pack adventures, fast commuting and daily winter training.
The HUNT SuperDura Dynamo wheelset is the result. It features all of the fine details you’d come to expect from us, including our proven wide tubeless asymmetric SuperDura rim, extra sealed and shielded 4 Season Disc rear hub, and a seriously durable high 32-spoke build (of Pillar's light and extremely strong triple-butted PSR spokes). Even with the extra 240g of the dynamo hub, this wheelset (at 1821g) is still lighter than many disc-brake wheels fitted to bikes as original equipment.
For the HUNT SuperDura Dynamo wheelset we collaborated with SON (Schmidt Original Nabendynamo), we had long been aware of just how highly regarded SON are for their durability and performance. Wilfred Schmidt is incredibly passionate about dynamos so our chats with him excited our inner geek. Wilfred and his team have been engineering their dynamo hubs in Germany since their first prototype 25 years ago.
SON dynamos are renowned for their market-leading efficiency. When your light is drawing power (light switched on) the efficiency of a SON hub is an impressive 65%, so at the German testing standard of 3 watts / 6 volt dynamo output (11-12 mph with the SONDelux) just 4.6 watts of your rolling power is used. Of course the light is always available, so no realising you forgot to charge and having to abandon your ride.
With the light off/unplugged (e.g. day light riding) the graph below shows that for the SONdelux there is less than half a watt extra rolling resistance compared to a high quality normal non-dynamo hub. For a bit of context; for a 1 hour commute fast training ride, as very amateur cyclists here at HUNT, we would expect to produce somewhere between 160-250 watts average depending on our weight and level of fitness. 
The deep thought and detail that goes into every SONdynamo sits well with our philosophy to HUNT for improvements in even the smallest details. The connectors used by SON are a great example; they are universal spade connectors available from most electrical retailers/suppliers/hardware stores rather than a connector that is unique to the hub design. This means that if the connector is lost or damaged far from home finding parts will be a whole lot easier.
Please note:
These wheels are adaptable for 12mm and QR axles. They are not suitable for 15mm axles.
Dynamo specific AC power charging devices or lights () are required to work with dynamo hubs.
Key Features
The Wheelset That Will Brighten Your Day and Night
- Rims | 6061-T6 Heat treated. Tubeless-ready. Disc specific. Asymmetric for balanced spoke tensions and a highly-durable wheel build. ETRTO 622x20. H-lock bead-seat for easy and secure tubeless installation.
- Tires | Extra-wide 20mm rim bed works with 25mm & 28mm tires but great with gravel and CX cyclo-cross tires up to 50c. Also work excellently with clincher tires and tubes.
- Hubs | Hunt 4Season Disc durable and adaptable axle hubs. Large double-sealed main bearings, 7075-T6 axle and freehub. Steel spline insert. SRAM XD Driver available. Centre-lock disc mount.
- Dynamo Front Hub | SONdelux 12mm as standard (QR can be supplied upon request). 3 watt / 6 volt output at 18-19kmh tested to German standard K687 for output requirement.
- Axles | Easily adaptable & we fit them for you. Front - Thru Axle -12mm (QR can be supplied upon request), Rear - QR (upon request), Bolt thru 12x142, 12x135, 10x135.
- Hand-built | All of our wheels are built and finished by hand, inclusive of a full quality control inspection.
- Included | Dynamo universal spade connectors and heat shrink, Tubeless tape & valves, spare spokes, axle adaptors (please fill in the simple form after checkout to select your required size).
- Weight | 1939g
Please note: If you require a 6 bolt adaptor you can purchase separately
The Experts' View
Full Specs
Rims
- Tubeless-ready – designed to work excellently with normal clincher tires and tubes or tubeless tires. Hunt Black Shield tubeless tape fitted.
- H-lock bead-seat up-kicks for easy and secure tubeless installation.
- 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminum alloy.
- Asymmetric to balance spoke tensions.
- Disc-specific tubeless-ready profile.
- 25mm outer and 20mm inner width ideal for 25-50mm tire widths.
- 24mm depth
- Matt black anodized finish with laser etched graphics for excellent.
Spokes
- J-bend cold drawn.
- Made from high grade T302 (18/10) stainless steel wire by Sandvik Sweden.
- Triple butted 2.0-1.6-2.0 (then 2.2 at the head for the patented Pillar Spoke Re-enforcement).
- 32 spokes laced 3 cross front and rear.
- Black stainless treatment.
Nipples
- Brass for anti-corrosion resistance.
- Square body for external adjustment and hex head for easy internal adjustment/tensioning.
- 12mm length.
- 14 gauge
- Black finish
Tires Info
- Maximum tire pressure for this rim is 100psi when used with 25-28mm tyres. Maximum tire pressures for other tyre sizes: 30mm - 32mm do not exceed 70psi, 33mm do not exceed 50psi, 35-45mm do not exceed 45psi, 45-50mm do not exceed 40psi. 100 psi is more than enough for any rider on road.
- The maximum pressure of your tire may be lower than the maximum pressure for the rim - never exceed the maximum pressure written on the side of your tire.
- Suitable for tires from 23mm up to 50mm wide.
- Suitable tubeless road, gravel and CX tires are available from a huge range of companies including Schwalbe, Hutchinson, Panaracer, Maxxis and many more. Schwalbe Pro One 25mm tire weighs just 255g, is tubeless ready and is Schwalbe's class leading clincher racing tire.
Axle Size
- These wheels are available with all existing disc brake road bike axle adapter sizes. All our axle adapters are easy to swap but we'll fit the adapters your bike needs to save you the work. After your order checkout is completed a simple form will show, as well as being sent to you in your confirmation email. The form allows you to select the axle size your bike needs, don't worry it also includes the option to tell us your bike model and we will find out and then fit the correct axles, plus we're happy to change them later at our cost if you don't quite get it right. Please note; this form is shown after you have completed your order. Please click on the Front Hub and Rear Hub tabs to see which sizes are available.
Front Dynamo Hub
- We fit the axles you need, just complete the simple form shown after checkout:
- Quick Release (Quick release skewers included)
- 12mm Bolt Thru
- SONdelux 12mm.
- 3 watt / 6 volt output at 18-19kmh.
- Tested to German road traffic regulations (StVZO) standard K687 for output requirement.
- Efficiency: 65% at 15 km/h in 700c wheel.
- No-Load Power Input: 0,4 W at 15 km/h in 700c wheel
- Magnets: neodym iron boron, 26 poles.
- Connection: 4,8 mm flat spades, 2-pin, to connect without ground connection (special design without connectors).
- Axle: hollow axle ø10 mm aluminum 7075 T6.
- Axle Ends: stainless steel.
- Bearings: deep groove ball bearing 629-2RSH (SKF).
- Hub Shell: aluminum 6082 T6.
- Sealing: alloy dust shields, rubber lip seals and pressure compensation system.
- Warranty: 5 years.
- Weight 395g.
Rear Hub
- We fit the axles you need, just complete the simple form shown after checkout.
- All existing road/CX disc rear axle standards are available including:
- Quick Release (Quick release skewers included)
- 12x142 Bolt Thru
- 12x135 Bolt Thru (uncommon)
- 10x135 Bolt Thru (uncommon)
- All axle adapters are also available separately.
- 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminum alloy freehub body.
- Steel Spline Insert freehub body reinforcement provides excellent durability against cassette sprocket damage to the freehub often seen on standard alloy freehub bodies.
- 4 pawl, 28 tooth engagement.
- All freehub standards accounted for, including:
- Shimano/SRAM
- Campagnolo
- SRAM XD Driver
- SRAM XDR Driver
- Forged and CNC’d 6061-T6 heat treated aluminum alloy body.
- 7075-T6 aluminum alloy axles, 12mm front, 15mm rear.
- Polished anodized black finish with laser graphics.
Bearings
- Super smooth precision bearings with proprietary waterproof grease specially selected for even the worst weather.
- Sealed cartridge replaceable units.
- Dual full-contact seals.
Son Dynamo
SONdelux | Highly efficient, faster and lower weight.
Drop-bar road and adventure bikes are designed for going fast, whereas many dynamo hubs were designed for town bikes. The rapid advancement and incredible efficiency of LED lighting compared to older halogen bulbs has meant that lights such as the Exposure Revo (available as a package with these wheels - please click here) would run at its whopping 800 lumen output at just 10mph. SON realised that by using a smaller/lighter generator, they could reduce drag by an impressive 20% and still achieve the 3 watt / 6 volt output (800 lumens on the Revo light) at just 11-12mph. Even at 10mph, you will get upwards of 500 lumens from the Exposure Revo light! The super-fast SONdelux is the result of this innovative thinking... 20% better rolling resistance and lower weight, only 395g (the SON28 weighs 430g).
5 Year Warranty (incl. Bearings)
The unique SON Pressure Compensation System allows us to offer you a huge 5-year warranty on the SON Dynamo hubs including bearing wear.
SON Pressure Compensation System
All dynamos heat slightly during operation and then cool, the cooling of air in the hub body of most dynamo hubs can cause lowering air pressure inside the hub. This lower air pressure can lead to the suction of water through the bearing seals significantly reducing the life of hub bearings. However, SON dynamos feature their unique Pressure Compensation System which consists of an airflow port on the axle cap and inside the axle (as shown below) and an air reservoir tube.
SON Dynamo Pressure Compensation Port
The SON Pressure Compensation System allows air pressure to be equalised, thus extending bearing life to a huge 50,000-100,000 kms. The tube (shown below) is long enough that water doesn't reach the end, and when the dynamo heats up again air pressure increases and any air and water is forced back out of the axle end of the tube preventing damage.
SONdelux set-up, user guides and further info - please click here
Why only suitable for 12mm and QR, not 15mm?
"We would like to offer a 15mm option on these Dynamo wheels. Dynamo wheels (whilst being able to adapt to QR with a sleeve) cannot be adapted between 12 and 15mm (unlike a normal hub) due to the hub caps needing to be fixed and cabled for the dynamo to operate, and 12mm forks will not accept a 15mm cap as they have a small ridge above the axle interface. The AdventureDynamo wheels can adapt to any other current axle standard on the market, you just need to let us know what are your requirements by filling in the simple form on the confirmation page after checkout. Of course, we are looking at 15mm as an option in the future, but it would probably need to be 6-bolt to allow the larger ball bearings; ball bearing size is very small on 15mm dynamo axles if fitted inside a centre-lock disc mount diameter and around the larger dynamo axle thickness (needs space for wire to pass through the bearing inner diameter unlike a normal 15mm hub axle).
Apologies to anyone who was hoping for a 15mm MASON x HUNT Dynamo option, it was a difficult decision to make for our first dynamo option, and we, of course, want to serve as many riders as possible. I hope this explains it a bit more, we would love to offer an option for you soon. Obviously, since drop bar disc brake bikes are now becoming more stable in their standards hopefully these things will be simpler in future, here's hoping as it would probably make all our lives easier as riders. Thanks again and enjoy your riding, Tom Marchment (Hunt Bike Wheels | TheRiderFirm)
 | Low Weight, High Convenience - 800 Lumen Exposure Revo"Exposure Lights tried, tested and much loved dynamo powered light. Providing up to 800 lumens of power that is only limited by your endurance, it is the new must have for adventure riding, touring and commuting. Plus it's manufactured just down the road from us here in Sussex, UK. Up to 1 hour of light even when your bike is stopped!Stand Light Technology | When you stop, the Revo’s Stand Light provides ten minutes of light at 400 lumens running for up to an hour at a diminishing level. The retained energy allows you to quickly get up to full power when you start cycling again or get your tent up for a night in the wilderness.Click to find out more.
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Warranty, HUNT Rolling Road Tests & Weight Limits
A full 3 years from purchase date warranty is offered to the original purchaser only on all Hunt bike wheels against material or workmanship defects, please click here to read full details.
All HUNT wheels models have to pass our harsh cobbled-rolling-road tests for rider weight limits, please see here for more details. 286lbs is the upper recommended rider weight limit for these wheels. Please include the weight of any luggage in your total rider weight when choosing the correct wheels. If a rider is over 221lbs then an experienced bike mechanic should check the wheel regularly and it is advisable to use minimum 25mm tires at max 100psi as this will reduce the fatigue on the wheelset. We are cyclists ourselves and do of course go above and beyond to offer excellent service if you ever do experience any issues. We carry full spares at very reasonable prices and offer complete support.
60 Day Ride & Return Period. We are certain you'll be impressed by the acceleration, low-weight, speed and durability of our wheels. We are cyclists and as such strive to offer class leading service and support. Buy with confidence, if for any reason you wish to return the wheels for a full refund of your order you can do so up to a full 60 days after you receive them whether they have been ridden or not. Please note we cannot offer refunds on wheels that have suffered from crash damage but do offer a crash replacement discount.
Tubeless Tire Fitting Options
These are only some of the options you can purchase with your wheels. To see the full range, click here
 | Schwalbe G-One Allround Tubeless Tires - 35 or 38mmThe Schwalbe Tubeless tires consistently win plaudits from journalists and customers alike. We have been testing them for a long time and have been very impressed. The G-One's are Schwalbe's brand new gravel tire, designed to offer a low rolling resistance yet offer plenty of grip on gravel and dirt tracks. |
 | Schwalbe G One Speed Tubeless Tires - 30mmUnleashing profile and breathtakingly fast - especially when large volume counts. As a 30mm wide road race version with V-Guard, G-One Speed is a tire for the real tough jobs. You can ride it as a handmade tubular or with the most modern tubeless easy technology. But it is also a guarantee for maximum speed in the extra-wide 60mm execution - of course, not only at the fascinating beach races on Holland’s coasts. The new G-One Speed is an evolution of the former S-One and Big One. |
Reviews
Bike Magazine and Website Experts' Views
 | Bikerumor Editor's Choice Award"The best wheel award for 2018 goes to Hunt for making performance wheelsets with a hub dynamo. The Adventure Dynamo Disc is one option for 650B adventures, but their Search 29 Dynamo Disc mountain bikepacking wheels together with Mason Cycles are an equally solid option if you need a 700c/29er setup. Ride farther, charge you GPS during the day, and light the way at night – no batteries required!" |
 | 4.5/5 Stars Review |
 | "New wheels for adventure riders and commuters are designed to be lightweight and durable." |
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