The 4 Season Gravel Disc has been a staple in the HUNT range from very early on. As a more burly version of the 4 Season Disc (owing to higher spoke count and wider rim) it was a great option for those wanting to hit the path less travelled. Fast-forward a couple of years, and the demands of gravel riding have taken on a whole new dimension, with riders seeking trails and routes you'd formerly only consider a mountain bike for. Enter the X-Wide, the wheelset designed to shine where the boundaries are blurred.
As you'd come to expect, investment is made in high-specification spokes, rims and hubsets, so you don't pay a massive weight penalty for that extra off-road durability.
Long-lasting performance both on and off-road. Don't be restricted - grasp your freedom. The extra-wide rim is ideal for properly wide (35 to 50+) gravel tyres, so you can explore, go bike-packing, rip any trails or CX courses you fancy, and do it all with confidence!
Rims- Super-wide (29mm external, 25mm internal) 6066-T6 (+34% tensile strength vs 6061-T6) heat treated, disc specific
- Asymmetric profile for balanced spoke tensions and a highly-durable wheel build
- 19mm deep profile
- Tubeless ready: H-lock bead-seat for easy and secure tubeless installation
- Matte black anodised finish with laser etched graphics for low weight with excellent durability
- 29mm outer and 25mm inner width ideal for 35-50mm+ tyre widths
- Equally good for tubeless set-ups and clincher tyres with inner tubes
Hubs- Hunt 4 Season Disc thru axle hubs (12x100 front, 12x142 rear)
- Forged and CNC'd 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy hub bodies
- Super smooth precision bearings with proprietary waterproof grease specially selected for even the worst weather; sealed cartridge replaceable units with dual full-contact seals
- 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy axles
- 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy freehub; 10 degree FastEngage 4-pawl freehub, with H_CERAMIK coating for enhanced durability
- Polished anodised black finish with laser graphics
- Shimano/SRAM 8-11 speed compatible
- SRAM XD Driver and Campagnolo freehub bodies available separately
- Centre-lock disc mount
- Supplied with the most common thru axle hubs for road bikes: 12x100mm front, 12x142mm rear
- Other axle sizes available separately:
Front: QR, Bolt thru 9mm
Rear: QR, Bolt thru 12x135, 10x135
Spokes- J-bend cold drawn 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)
- 28 spokes laced 2 cross front and rear for strength
- Black stainless treatment
- Black anodised brass nipples for anti-corrosion resistance
- Includes Hunt Blackshield tubeless tape and Hunt 45mm tubeless valves, a spare of each spoke with nipples, plus cassette spacer for 8/9/10 speed
- Weight: 1698g
- Recommended upper rider weight limit: 130kg
- 3 year warranty
Hunt 4 Season Gravel Disc Wheelset review, road.cc (see
here for the full review):
"If you ride a lot on gravel tracks and trails you want a wheelset that can take plenty of abuse, and these Hunt 4 Season Gravel Disc X-Wide wheels fit that bill brilliantly. They're solid, dependable and lovely wheels to ride, and with their wide rim bed they work perfectly with wider gravel tyres."
Verdict:
Perfect rim width to work with gravel tyres, plus they are tough, stiff, great to ride on and a bargain
Hunt 4 Season Gravel Disc Wheelset review, Bike Perfect (see
here for the full review):
"If you're looking for a tougher, fat-tire-friendly wheelset that will upgrade the surefootedness, rough-rolling speed, and overall durability of your 700c gravel bike without adding any weight, then the X-Wides are absolutely awesome for a whole bunch of carefully considered reasons.
The fact they come in at an entry-level price puts them firmly into the outstanding category as they match most similar wheels - including many carbon rimmed wheels we've tried - in terms of performance for a fraction of the price."
Verdict:
A top-performing bargain upgrade for those who want a wider, smoother, tougher gravel wheel set