{"title":"HED Wheels","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"collection-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHED Wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e started in a Minnesota garage in 1984, when Steve Hed built his first carbon disc wheel because the aerodynamic gear he wanted simply didn't exist. That wheel changed cycling — and HED has been at the forefront of aero wheel design ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RA Cycles HED collection spans road, triathlon, and gravel: the wind-tunnel-tested Vanquish series for time trials and triathlon, the deep-section Jet RC and Jet 180 lines for aero road performance, and the Stillwater and Lancaster wheelsets for mixed-surface riding. Every wheel is still hand-built in Roseville, Minnesota, by builders who carry forward the same exacting standards Steve Hed set four decades ago. HED's innovations — deep-section carbon profiles, wide internal rim widths, and mounted-tire wind tunnel testing — are now standard across the industry. The wheels that changed the game are still built by the people who invented it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hed-eroica-lt-disc-brake-700c-tubeless-wheelset","title":"HED Eroica LT Disc Brake 700c Tubeless Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Eroica LT Disc Brake 700c Tubeless Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is HED's affordable, lightweight aluminum option for riders who want a wheelset that can handle a gravel race one weekend and a road training block the next. HED has been building wheels in Minnesota since Steve Hed founded the company in the 1980s, and the Eroica LT carries that engineering pedigree into a wheelset priced well under the brand's carbon lineup while still running proprietary rim and hub technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is 6061 aluminum alloy, built disc-brake specific with a 25mm internal width and 30mm external width, and a 24.5mm depth that keeps the wheel light without sacrificing lateral stiffness. HED's Fat Lip reconstructed rim bead reinforces the area where tire meets rim, which lets the wheel run comfortably at lower tire pressures — useful on gravel, where lower pressure improves both comfort and cornering grip — without the bead deforming or the tire feeling unsupported. The rim is tubeless-ready out of the box, so setup with tubeless clincher tires doesn't require an aftermarket conversion kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpokes are 24 round steel, laced 2x\/2x front and rear rather than radially, which spreads tension across a pattern designed to resist push, pull, and side-to-side loading instead of concentrating stress in one direction. Round steel spokes also flex slightly under impact, which translates to a wheel that absorbs some of the harshness of washboard gravel and broken pavement rather than transmitting all of it straight to the rider. It's a build philosophy that favors durability and ride comfort over outright weight savings, which fits the Eroica LT's role as a wheelset built for miles rather than a single race day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED's 545 hubs anchor the build, using high-end stainless bearings for low rolling resistance and a 5-pawl, 45-tooth ratchet freehub for quick, consistent engagement out of turns or off the line in a gravel race. Front and rear use 12x100mm and 12x142mm thru-axles respectively, and the rear hub is built around an XDR driver body for compatibility with modern wide-range drivetrains. Total wheelset weight comes in at 1,600 grams — 740 grams front, 860 grams rear — light enough to notice on longer rides without venturing into the fragile territory some ultralight alloy wheels occupy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt $599.99, the Eroica LT is built for riders who want HED's rim and hub engineering without stepping up to a carbon wheelset, and who put more value on a wheel that holds up to gravel racing, road training, and everything between than on shaving the last few grams. It's a wheelset for someone building a do-it-all bike, or looking for a dependable second wheelset that can take on rougher roads without babying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43512632311852,"sku":"ELT-3121124-X","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed_ercalt_7dws_0-_1_b0606f30-036a-4040-ba09-0f10b6c93dc0.jpg?v=1718915416"},{"product_id":"hed-jet-4-plus-disc-brake-tubeless-wheelset","title":"HED Jet 4 Plus Disc Brake Tubeless Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Jet 4 Plus Disc Brake Tubeless Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at a depth HED calls its aerodynamic sweet spot — 46mm, deep enough for a real aero advantage but shallow enough to stay composed in real-world crosswinds. HED built the Jet 4 Plus to work across a wide range of racing and riding: triathlon, time trial, criterium, and everyday road riding all fall within what this wheelset is designed to handle well, rather than optimizing narrowly for one discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim uses HED's alloy spine and carbon fiber fairing construction, a hybrid design that traces back to how HED originally addressed carbon rims' historically weak braking by pairing an alloy structural core with a carbon aero shell. On this disc brake version, rim braking is out of the equation entirely, so the alloy spine's job shifts to structural durability and ride quality rather than braking surface — while the carbon fairing keeps shaping the aerodynamic profile. That combination gives the Jet 4 Plus a level of durability that a full carbon aero rim doesn't always offer, without giving up the aero shaping that makes a deep-section wheel worth choosing in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED's Stability Control Technology is built into the rim shape specifically to manage the handling tradeoff that comes with aero depth. SCT reduces the lateral forces a rim experiences between 0 and 15 degrees of wind yaw — the range where real-world gusts and passing traffic actually hit a rider — so the wheel holds a more predictable line in crosswinds than a wheel chasing pure aero numbers without that consideration. It won't handle quite as neutrally as a shallow box-section alloy wheel, but it avoids getting pushed around the way a deep, unshaped aero profile can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C2 rim shape carries a 25mm external width and 21mm internal width, wider than older aero rim standards, which increases tire volume and contact patch for lower rolling resistance and more cornering grip. That wider tire profile also lets a rider run lower tire pressure without sacrificing efficiency, and it smooths the airflow transition from tire to rim for a bit less drag on top of the aero gains from the rim depth itself. The wheelset is built for disc brakes with a Centerlock rotor interface and thru-axle compatibility, which adds stiffness for hard accelerations and fast cornering compared to a quick-release setup. Rotors are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete wheelset weighs 1,743 grams (828 grams front, 915 grams rear), laced with bladed steel spokes — 18 in the front wheel and 24 in the rear, a count that reflects the different structural demands on each end of the bike. For a rider who wants one aero wheelset that performs across triathlon, time trial, criterium, and standard road racing without needing a separate wheel for each discipline, the Jet 4 Plus offers a genuinely versatile depth and construction at a price below many single-purpose race wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Shimano","offer_id":43512633229356,"sku":"J4-3121124-S","price":899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":45355088052268,"sku":"J4-3121124-X","price":899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-jet-4-plus-disc-brake-tubeless-wheelset-3064081.jpg?v=1772629636"},{"product_id":"hed-jet-6-plus-rim-brake-tubeless-wheelset","title":"HED Jet RC6 Performance Rim Brake Tubeless Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Jet RC6 Performance Rim Brake Tubeless Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for riders who still run rim brakes but don't want to give up aero performance or modern tire technology. It sits in the middle of HED's Jet RC Performance Series, a lineup that spans a 38mm climbing depth up through a 90mm race wheel, and the RC6 lands at 60mm — deep enough to hold speed on rolling and flat terrain without turning into a handful the moment the wind picks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this wheelset apart is its hybrid construction. HED bonds a full carbon aero fairing to an anodized aluminum brake track, so you get the aerodynamic shape of a deep-section carbon rim with the predictable, fade-resistant braking of alloy. That matters most in the situations that expose carbon clinchers: long descents, wet weather, and hard, repeated braking in a fast group ride. There's no heat buildup to manage and no learning curve for brake pad compatibility — it stops the way an alloy rim always has, just faster through the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim itself carries forward HED's wide-rim design, measuring 21mm internal and 25mm external — a profile HED helped popularize in road cycling back in 2007, well before wide rims became the industry standard. That width supports a rounder tire profile and better casing support, and the rim comes factory-taped for tubeless setup, so switching to tubeless tires doesn't require sourcing separate tape or guessing at compatibility. HED also builds in its Stability Control shaping to manage crosswind buffeting at this depth, which is the tradeoff every rider considering a 60mm wheel has to weigh: enough rim to hold speed, not so much that a gusty exposed road turns into a fight to keep the bike tracking straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHubs are HED's own Sonic series — Sonic 510 up front, Sonic 545 in the rear — running on radial sealed bearings, with bladed Sapim CX-Ray spokes lacing the wheel for a stiff, responsive build without excess weight. Freehub bodies are available in Shimano HG or SRAM XDR, covering current 11-speed road drivetrains. HED hand-builds these wheels in the USA rather than outsourcing to a generic overseas build house, which shows in how evenly the spoke tension holds up over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $1,500, the Jet RC6 is aimed at the rider upgrading from a box-section alloy wheel who wants a genuine step up in aerodynamics and tubeless capability, but who isn't ready to move to disc brakes or spend twice as much on a full-carbon clincher. It's a strong match for road racing, triathlon, and structured training on a rim-brake bike you plan to keep riding hard for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJet RC6 Front Wheel Specs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eWeight: 760g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eRim Depth: 60 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExternal Rim Width: 25 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eInternal Rim Width: 21 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eTubeless Compatible: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eSpoke Hole Count: 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eSpoke Type: Sapim CX Ray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJet RC6 Rear Wheel Specs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eWeight: 980g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eRim Depth: 60 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExternal Rim Width: 25 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eInternal Rim Width: 21 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eTubeless Compatible: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eSpoke Hole Count: 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eSpoke Type: Sapim CX Ray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43512633622572,"sku":"J6-1114124-X-2","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":45219839967276,"sku":"J6-4114121-WS","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-jet-rc6-performance-rim-brake-tubeless-wheelset-1521934.jpg?v=1771300354"},{"product_id":"hed-jet-6-plus-disc-brake-tubeless-wheelset","title":"HED Jet RC6 Pro Disc Brake Tubeless Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Jet RC6 Pro Disc Brake Tubeless Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e takes HED's Plus rim construction and pushes it deeper — a 60mm rim aimed at riders who want more aero benefit than a shallower wheel offers, without giving up the predictability those shallower wheels are known for. It's part of HED's Jet RC Pro Series, the disc brake, tubeless-ready lineup HED builds for time trial, triathlon, and road racing use. At $1,500, it sits at the same price point as HED's shallower Jet RC4 Pro, so the choice between the two comes down to how much depth a rider wants versus how much crosswind exposure they're willing to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat crosswind question is where HED's Stability Control Technology comes in. SCT is engineered to reduce the side force a rider feels from crosswinds at yaw angles between 0 and 15 degrees, and HED says it lets the Jet RC6 Pro's 60mm depth handle with the stability of a 30-40mm wheel when conditions turn gusty. The rim uses a true NACA airfoil cross-section to manage that airflow rather than relying purely on added depth for aero gains — the idea that lets a deep-section wheel work for everyday riding rather than only calm, controlled race conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath that aero shape is HED's familiar Plus rim technology, introduced in 2014: an alloy rim bonded to a carbon aero fairing rather than a full carbon layup. That hybrid approach is what lets HED build a 60mm-deep wheel that isn't purely dependent on carbon for its structure or its shape. Both wheels share a 25mm external width and 21mm internal width, dimensions that support 25-32mm tires and give tubeless setups a rounder, more supported tire profile. The rim ships with tubeless tape pre-applied, and riders can run it tubed or tubeless up to 80 psi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheelset is disc brake only, with Centerlock rotor mounts and a 12mm thru-axle up front. The rear hub is compatible with Shimano HG, SRAM XDR, or Campagnolo Ekar freehub bodies, so the wheelset isn't tied to one drivetrain if a rider's bike or groupset changes. HED builds the wheels with bladed steel spokes — 18 in the front wheel, 24 in the rear — a lower front spoke count that's common on deeper aero wheels, where the rim itself does more of the structural work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight comes in at 851g for the front wheel and 963g for the rear, for a total right around 1,814g — more than the RC4 Pro, which tracks with the deeper rim and its added aero fairing. HED positions the Jet RC6 Pro for triathletes, time trialists, and road racers who want to hold speed on flatter courses, and the SCT tuning means that doesn't come at the cost of handling in wind. It's a wheelset built for someone who's already decided depth is worth the tradeoff, and wants a hybrid rim engineered to make that depth easier to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED has hand-built its wheels in Roseville, Minnesota since 1984, and the Jet RC6 Pro continues the same disc brake, tubeless-first approach the brand applies across its Jet RC Pro lineup. For a rider chasing more aero performance than a mid-depth wheel provides, without needing an all-carbon wheel to get there, the Jet RC6 Pro delivers that depth in a controllable way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Shimano","offer_id":43512633884716,"sku":"J6-3121124-S","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43512633917484,"sku":"J6-3121124-X","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-jet-rc6-pro-disc-brake-tubeless-wheelset-2600079.jpg?v=1771300354"},{"product_id":"hed-jet-9-black-rim-brake-tubeless-wheelset","title":"HED Jet RC9 Black Rim Brake Tubeless Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Jet RC9 Black Rim Brake Tubeless Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is the deepest option in HED's Jet RC Black series — a 90mm aero road wheelset for riders who want maximum speed on flat terrain and haven't made the move to disc. The Jet RC Black line has real racing history behind it; HED points to the first modern UCI World Championships TT win on clinchers as having come on the Jet 9. Over more than three decades of production, that design has been refined into a wheel that remains competitive on modern race courses: alloy rim core with carbon aero fairing, Turbine Braking Technology for rim-specific stopping performance, and full tubeless compatibility. At 90mm, the RC9 is built for flat courses, time trials, and criteriums where aerodynamic drag is the dominant force and crosswind management matters more than climbing weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe construction sets this wheel apart from full-carbon alternatives. The Jet RC9 is not a full carbon rim — it uses an alloy rim core with a carbon aero fairing bonded to it, a deliberate engineering choice that HED has refined over decades. The alloy core provides a consistent, durable foundation for the brake track and tire bed; the carbon fairing creates the 90mm aerodynamic profile. The 21mm internal width, a dimension HED standardized in 2014, supports modern tire sizes at real-world pressures without the squirm that narrower rims introduce. The rim bed is tubeless-ready with a maximum tire pressure of 80 psi. HED's Stability Control Technology shapes the 90mm rim profile to manage sidewind forces across yaw angles of 0 to 15 degrees — the range a rider actually encounters on course — so the depth doesn't become a handling liability in crosswinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eTurbine Braking Technology is HED's patented approach to the braking surface, and it's what makes this wheel viable in the rain. The brake track is finished with a textured, all-black surface — not smooth, not polished. In dry conditions, the texture increases contact between pad and rim, delivering more stopping force per unit of lever pressure. In wet conditions, the texture channels water away from the braking zone rather than allowing it to pool between pad and rim — the condition that causes the delayed, inconsistent braking that made early carbon rim surfaces unpredictable in races. HED's position is that the Turbine Braking surface outperforms both alloy and standard carbon rims in wet conditions. Combined with the alloy structural core, the result is a 90mm aero wheel that doesn't require dry-weather conditions to stop predictably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe RC9 runs HED's Sonic 515 front hub and Sonic 545 rear hub on radial cartridge bearings — 6900 2rs at the front, 6902 2rs at the rear, both serviceable. Front lacing is fully radial with straight-pull bladed spokes; the rear uses 2x crossed J-bend bladed spokes for improved drive-side tension. Spoke count is 18 front and 24 rear. Wheel weights are 845g front and 1,070g rear, putting the set at approximately 1,915g. The Sonic hubs are built to HED's standard serviceable design, consistent with their full wheel lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Jet RC9 Black ships in a single black colorway with freehub options for Shimano HG, SRAM XDR, and Campagnolo. It is handmade at HED's facility in Roseville, Minnesota — the same shop that has been producing Jet wheels since 1984. The RC4 (38mm) and RC6 (60mm) depths in the Jet RC Black series share the same alloy-core construction and Turbine Braking Technology for riders who prioritize crosswind handling or mixed terrain over flat-course maximum depth. At $1,900, the RC9 is a purpose-built aero rim brake wheelset with a race record behind it, made by a manufacturer that still produces them domestically and backs them with a five-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Campagnolo","offer_id":43512634015788,"sku":"J9-1314124-C","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ Shimano","offer_id":43512634048556,"sku":"J9-1314124-S","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43512634081324,"sku":"J9-1314124-X","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-jet-rc9-black-rim-brake-tubeless-wheelset-9666556.jpg?v=1771300354"},{"product_id":"hed-jet-plus-disc-brake-disc-wheel","title":"HED Jet RCD Pro Disc Brake Disc Wheel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Jet RCD Pro Disc Brake Disc Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e is the rear disc option in HED's Jet RC Pro Series, built to bring disc-brake time trial and triathlon performance in at a lower price than the brand's top-tier Jet Black wheels. HED hand-builds it in Roseville, Minnesota, and this disc wheel uses a hybrid construction — an alloy rim wrapped in a carbon aero fairing — that trades a small amount of the weight savings of a full-carbon disc for a real reduction in cost, without giving up the aerodynamic shape that makes a disc wheel worth running in the first place. At $1,300, it's priced to get a genuine race disc wheel onto a triathlon or TT bike that might otherwise skip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat hybrid approach comes from HED's Plus rim technology, the wide-rim platform the brand introduced in 2014 and has built its aero lineup around since. The Jet RCD carries a 21mm internal width and 25mm external width, proportions chosen to keep the tire's profile aerodynamically clean rather than ballooning out past the rim's edge, which is where a lot of aero gains get lost on a mismatched wheel and tire combination. Because the rim runs the same width platform as HED's other Jet RC Pro depths, the disc wheel is built to optimize aerodynamics even with the wider tires more riders are running on modern TT and triathlon setups, not just narrow time trial tubulars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraking runs through a Centerlock rotor interface paired with thru-axle mounting, giving the wheel the same modulated, consistent stopping power in wet or dry conditions that disc brakes are chosen for in the first place — a meaningful upgrade over a rim brake disc wheel when a time trial or triathlon course includes technical descents or variable weather. HED spins the wheel on its own 545 Disc hub, running stainless steel bearings that keep rolling resistance low without asking for regular maintenance, and this build comes with a Shimano HG freehub body. The rim is tubeless-ready, so it can be run tubed or set up tubeless with an optional valve depending on how a rider wants to balance rolling resistance, comfort, and puncture protection on race day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHED built its reputation on wheels like this one showing up at the front of races, and the Jet Disc has a résumé that includes time trial wins at the Tour de France and World Championships — the kind of results that come from real aerodynamic testing rather than marketing claims alone. Riders can expect stable handling across a range of wind angles, which matters more on a disc wheel than almost any other wheel type, since a disc presents the most surface area to crosswinds of anything on the bike. HED backs the wheel with a 5-year warranty, in line with the rest of its lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HED Jet RCD Pro Disc Brake Disc Wheel is built for the triathlete, time trialist, or road racer who wants a disc-brake aero wheel with a genuine race pedigree, without paying for HED's full-carbon flagship to get it. 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The Eroica name nods to the vintage Italian cycling culture the word evokes, but HED's take on it is less about nostalgia and more about a simple philosophy: everything between point A and point B is fair game, whether that's pavement, gravel, or dirt. The GP sits as the more accessible build in the Eroica alloy lineup, positioned below the LT model as a lighter-duty option for riders who don't need the LT's heavier-duty hub internals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is 6061 aluminum, built with HED's Fat Lip design — a reinforced tubeless bead profile that resists impact and pinch damage better than a standard hooked bead, particularly useful when running lower tire pressures off pavement. Internal width comes in at 25mm with a 30mm external width and a 24mm rim depth, a wide, low-profile shape that supports gravel and all-road tires properly rather than letting them balloon or squirm under cornering loads. That width lets riders drop tire pressure by several psi compared to a narrower rim, which translates directly into a smoother ride and better traction on loose or broken surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED builds the wheel around its own 545 aluminum hub, using a 4-pawl engagement mechanism with a 13-degree engagement angle — not as quick as the premium 5-pawl hub on the LT model, but a straightforward, serviceable design that keeps the price down without sacrificing durability. Spokes are Sapim Race, 24 per wheel, laced with rim node geometry that angles each spoke hole specifically to distribute tension evenly rather than relying on a single generic drilling pattern. The wheels use a 12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear thru-axle setup with an XDR driver body, and stopping power runs through Center Lock disc rotors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding this wheelset in 650b rather than 700c is a deliberate choice for riders who want to run higher-volume tires without the overall wheel diameter growing too large — a common setup for gravel riders chasing more air volume and cushion, or for smaller frame builds where 650b keeps handling proportionate. At approximately 750 grams for the front wheel and 890 grams for the rear, the set comes in reasonably light for an alloy gravel wheel built to handle real off-road use. HED ships the wheels tubeless-ready with tape and valves already installed, so they're ready to mount tubeless tires without a separate setup step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt $499.99 against an $810 retail price, the Eroica GP is a solid entry point into HED's gravel and all-road engineering without stepping up to the LT's more robust hub or the carbon Eroica's price tag. 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HED designed this alloy wheelset around a 650b platform for riders running wider tires on rough, mixed-surface terrain, and it shows in a handful of details most road-oriented wheels skip entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is a 6061 aluminum alloy, tubeless-ready clincher built disc-only, with a 25mm internal width and 30mm external width that gives wider gravel tires proper support without ballooning the sidewall shape. What sets it apart is HED's reinforced rim bead, sometimes called a \"Fat Lip\" design, which adds extra material right where a rim takes the most abuse — the outer edge that catches a rock or root when a tire bottoms out under a hard hit. That same extra material also acts as a bearing surface that helps a tubeless tire seat and seal cleanly, so the wheel holds air at low pressure using standard rim tape rather than requiring a specialized bead-lock setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED laces the rim with 24 round steel J-bend spokes per wheel in a 2-cross pattern, and the spoke holes are angled into the rim rather than drilled straight through. That node angle lets each spoke pull more directly in line with the load it's actually carrying, spreading tension more evenly across push, pull, and side-to-side forces instead of concentrating stress at a few points. In practice, that means a wheel that holds true longer under the repeated impacts gravel riding puts into a rim, rather than needing constant re-tensioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePower and braking run through HED's own 545 aluminum hubs, built with a 12x100mm front axle and 12x142mm rear, and a Centerlock interface for rotor mounting. The hub internals use high-grade stainless bearings aimed at keeping rolling resistance low over the life of the wheel rather than just out of the box, paired with a pawl-based freehub engagement system that keeps power transfer responsive when a rider needs to get back on the pedals quickly after a technical section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt a claimed 740 grams for the front wheel and 860 grams for the rear, the set comes in at roughly 1,600 grams — not the lightest wheelset in gravel racing, but a reasonable tradeoff for the added rim durability and bead protection built into the design. That balance is really the point of the Eroica LT: it's not chasing the lowest weight number on a spec sheet, it's built for a rider who wants a wheelset that can take a hit on a rocky descent or a rutted farm road and keep rolling true. 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The 60mm front sits where crosswind sensitivity matters most — deep enough to slice through clean air efficiently, shallow enough that a gust doesn't pull at your bars mid-corner. The 90mm rear lives in the slipstream, sheltered from the worst of lateral wind pressure, where the aerodynamic return on a deeper rim is highest and the handling trade-offs are lowest. It's a pairing that experienced racers have landed on intuitively for years. HED has built it into a single disc-brake, tubeless-ready package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHED has been developing wheels in Minnesota since 1985, and their engineering tends to follow physics rather than fashion. The foundation of the Jet RC6\/9 Pro is HED's C2 rim shape, built around what the company calls \"Bag of Air\" aerodynamics — the idea that the tire and rim should function as one integrated airfoil, not two separate components working at cross-purposes. The wide-body rim bed, wider than most competitors at comparable depths, opens up the tire's sidewall profile so that 25mm to 28mm tires sit flush with the rim's outer edges rather than pinching inward at the bead. That integration is where the aerodynamic story actually lives: a smoother transition from tire to rim means less turbulence, and a consistent profile across a range of real-world tire widths means the system performs as designed whether you're rolling 25c on race day or 28c on a longer training block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc-specific construction isn't incidental. Disc braking changes where forces enter the wheel — braking loads travel through the hub and spokes rather than the rim braking surface, which demands a different approach to hub flange geometry, spoke lacing, and rim construction. The Jet RC6\/9 Pro is engineered from the ground up for these load paths, not adapted from a rim-brake design. Pair that with tubeless compatibility built into the rim bed from the start — with bead seats designed for airtight sealing under sustained pressure — and you have a wheelset that reflects how road cycling is actually ridden in 2024: disc brakes, wide tires, tubeless setup as standard rather than exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed-Depth Pairing Balances Aerodynamics and Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Running a 60mm front and 90mm rear isn't a compromise — it's a deliberate calibration. The front wheel handles steering input and is most exposed to crosswinds, so the shallower 60mm depth keeps handling predictable in variable conditions. The rear, protected in the draft, gets the full aerodynamic benefit of a 90mm rim without the crosswind sensitivity penalty that comes with deep front wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC2 Wide-Body Rim Shape Improves Aerodynamics Across Tire Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide-body rim bed creates a smooth aerodynamic transition between rim and tire, which is where most wheelsets lose efficiency. By matching the rim's outer width to the inflated width of 25mm to 28mm tires, \u003cstrong\u003ethe C2 profile maintains a consistent airfoil shape\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than creating the \"lightbulb\" effect of a narrow rim under a wide tire. The result is a system that performs as intended with the tire sizes most riders are actually using.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc-Specific Engineering Throughout the Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hub flanges, spoke geometry, and rim construction are all designed around disc braking's load distribution. When you brake hard into a corner, forces enter the wheel through the hub rather than the rim — a distinction that matters for long-term durability and immediate stiffness under load. This isn't a rim-brake wheelset with a disc rotor bolted on; the architecture reflects how disc bikes actually transfer energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubeless-Ready Rim Bed Built for Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bead seats are machined and shaped to hold an airtight seal under race conditions, not just in controlled setup environments. Running tubeless on long days — where the ability to self-seal a small puncture without stopping is a genuine performance advantage — requires a rim that holds pressure consistently. The Jet RC6\/9 Pro is designed for that from the start, not retrofit to meet the spec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HED Jet RC6\/9 Pro is built for the rider who wants a disc-brake tubeless wheelset engineered around how modern road racing and fast training actually work — wide tires, variable conditions, real-world aerodynamics rather than wind-tunnel theater. It suits the competitive road cyclist who races crits and gran fondos on the same wheels they train on, and who wants a front-rear pairing that makes a considered engineering argument rather than simply matching depths for symmetry. 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HED built the original Ardennes wheel around that go-anywhere demand more than 15 years ago, and the RA Pro has remained one of the brand's most popular products since — a wheelset built to hold up on pavement, cobbles, and gravel without asking a rider to choose one surface over another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is aluminum, built with a 21mm internal width and 25mm external width, a profile HED designed to support everything from a 25mm road tire up to gravel tires well past 30mm wide on the same wheelset. That range is the point of the Ardennes line — rather than a wheel built for one narrow use case, this one is meant to move between a road ride, an all-road day, and a gravel outing without a tire or wheel swap in between. The wheelset is built for disc brakes with a Centerlock rotor interface, running on 12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear thru-axles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFront and rear wheels use different hubs tuned to their specific jobs: a HED Sonic 510 up front and a HED Sonic 545 in the rear, both running 6902 2RS radial bearings. The wheels lace with Sapim Race spokes in a J-bend, two-cross pattern — a proven, easily serviceable spoke setup rather than a proprietary straight-pull design, which matters if a spoke ever needs replacing on the road or trail far from a specialty bike shop. The complete wheelset weighs 1,545 grams (710 grams front, 835 grams rear), a reasonable weight for an alloy wheel built to prioritize durability and all-terrain versatility over shaving the last possible gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED offers the RA Pro with a Shimano HG, SRAM XDR, or Campagnolo 13-speed freehub, so the wheelset isn't locked to one drivetrain ecosystem — a rider can spec it to match whatever groupset is already on their bike rather than working around a fixed freehub standard. The whole wheelset is built in the USA at HED's Minnesota facility, a detail that matters to riders who care about where their equipment is actually made and who's accountable for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wheelset for a rider who wants one dependable set of wheels for a genuinely wide range of riding — road miles, rougher all-road routes, and gravel sections — rather than a wheel optimized narrowly for racing or for one specific surface. 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At $1,300, it's positioned as a premium alloy wheel rather than a budget option, built around HED's Turbine Braking Technology and hand-assembled at the company's Minnesota facility, where HED has built wheels since 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim runs a 21mm internal width and 25mm external width, wide enough to support modern road and all-road tire volumes for better cornering grip and comfort than a narrower traditional rim brake rim. It's tubeless compatible, so riders can run tubeless tires for lower pressures and fewer flats on rougher pavement or light gravel. That width, combined with an alloy build, makes this a wheelset equally suited to standard road riding, endurance all-road routes, and light gravel use rather than being limited to smooth tarmac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature is HED's Turbine Braking Technology, a machined and anodized black texture on the brake track itself rather than a coating applied on top. HED says this textured surface cuts stopping distance by 25 percent in dry conditions and 70 percent in wet conditions compared to a full-carbon clincher rim with a carbon brake track, and delivers roughly five times more consistent braking feel at the lever. For a rim brake wheel, braking performance is the detail that matters most, and this is the same brake track technology HED uses on its higher-end Jet Black carbon wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFront and rear wheels are built differently to suit their jobs: the front uses a forged aluminum hub with radially laced, bladed straight-pull spokes and weighs 645 grams, while the rear uses a forged aluminum hub with a 5-pawl freehub, bladed J-bend spokes in a 2-cross pattern, and weighs 830 grams — a 1,475 gram pair. Freehub bodies are available for Shimano HG and SRAM XDR, so the wheelset isn't locked to one drivetrain. 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Built around the same go-anywhere philosophy that made the Ardennes name popular in the first place, this version trades some of the Pro tier's componentry for value without giving up the core ride quality and durability the Ardennes line is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is aluminum, with a 25mm depth, 21mm internal width, and 25mm external width — dimensions HED optimizes around a 28mm tire as the sweet spot for this wheelset. That's a slightly narrower target than the Pro tier's broader road-to-gravel range, positioning the RA Performance as a dedicated road and light all-road wheelset rather than one stretched toward serious gravel duty. The wheelset is built for disc brakes and tubeless tires, and tubeless setup here brings the usual benefits — better cornering grip, added comfort from running lower pressure, and stronger puncture resistance than a tubed tire on the same rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED equips the RA Performance with its own Performance Hubs, tuned for smooth engagement at a lower price point than the Sonic hubs used on the Pro tier. The wheels run on 12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear thru-axles, and HED offers the freehub in Shimano HG, SRAM XDR, or Campagnolo Ekar to match whatever drivetrain a rider already has. Bladed steel spokes handle the load on both wheels, a straightforward and easily serviceable spoke choice rather than a specialty design that's harder to source a replacement for if something breaks on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete wheelset weighs 1,575 grams — 710 grams up front and 865 grams in the rear — which is a reasonable weight for a wheel built to prioritize durability and value over shaving every gram. That weight distribution reflects the same practical engineering found across the Ardennes line: put the structure where the wheel actually needs it, rather than chasing a lighter number that comes at the cost of long-term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in the USA at HED's Minnesota facility, the Ardennes RA Performance is the right call for a rider who wants genuine Ardennes durability and all-road versatility but doesn't need the Pro tier's wider tire range or upgraded hubs. 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HED calls the Ardennes line the original all-road wheel, and after more than 15 years on the market, it's earned that claim — this is an aluminum wheelset built to handle everything from a fast club ride to a full day on gravel, without asking you to switch wheels in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is aluminum, 25mm deep, with a 21mm internal width and 25mm external width — proportions built around the wider tires most riders run today rather than the narrow clinchers aluminum wheels were originally designed for. It's tubeless compatible, and that internal width gives it real range: HED rates it for anything from a 25mm road tire up to gravel tires well past 40mm, which means one wheelset can reasonably cover a road bike and an all-road or gravel setup if you're swapping tires between builds. That kind of range is unusual for a wheel at this price point, and it's the reason the Ardennes has stayed relevant against newer, flashier wheelsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED builds the wheelset with Sapim spokes and its own GP Performance hubs, aimed at smooth engagement without the cost of a premium hub internals package — a sensible trade for a wheel meant to rack up miles rather than chase marginal gains. At 1,555 grams for the pair, it's not a featherweight climbing wheel, but it's competitive for an aluminum wheelset with this much tire and terrain range built in. HED has manufactured wheels in Roseville, Minnesota since 1984, and the Ardennes RA Pro is built there rather than overseas, which shows up in the fit and finish more than in the spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is built specifically for rim brake bikes, using traditional quick-release skewers — 100mm front, 130mm rear — rather than thru-axles, so it's a straightforward swap onto an existing rim-brake road or all-road frame without adapter hardware. The rear hub is available with either a Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehub body, covering the two most common drivetrain standards without forcing a choice you can't change later if your groupset changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED backs the Ardennes RA Pro with a 5-year warranty, which is a meaningful commitment for a wheel in this price range and speaks to how long HED expects it to hold up under regular use. 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HED builds these rims in the USA at their Roseville, Minnesota facility, the same shop that's built their wheels since 1984. Minimum recommended tire size is 32mm, which tells you this wheel is tuned specifically for gravel and adventure riding rather than being stretched to also cover narrower road tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHub hardware is HED's own 5-pawl freehub design, running on 6902 stainless bearings, with Sapim Race J-bend spokes lacing the wheel together. The wheel uses a Centerlock disc brake interface and thru-axle spacing throughout — front options run 15x100mm or 12x100mm depending on your fork, and the rear freehub is available in Shimano HG, Shimano Microspline, SRAM XDR, or Campagnolo Ekar, so it can be built to match whatever drivetrain is already on your bike rather than forcing a swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tubeless-ready wheelset with the tape already applied at the factory, so setup is mostly a matter of seating tubeless tires and adding sealant rather than doing tape work yourself first. Weight comes in at 735 grams for the front wheel and 875 grams for the rear, a reasonable number for an alloy gravel wheel built to handle real off-road abuse rather than shaving every possible gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emporia GA Pro sits below HED's carbon gravel wheels — the Stillwater G50 and Lancaster G25 — as the aluminum option for riders who want HED's wide-rim approach without the carbon price tag. 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It's part of HED's Emporia line, hand-built in the U.S., and designed from the rim up for the demands of gravel and all-road riding rather than adapted from a road wheel platform — the kind of wheelset that's ready, in HED's words, to go fast on any gravel course and even some light singletrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe alloy rim runs a 25mm internal width and 30mm external width at a 24mm depth, wide enough to properly support the low-pressure, wide-tire setups that gravel riding rewards. HED's Fat Lip Technology reinforces the rim bead specifically so you can run lower tire pressure without the tire threatening to unseat or burp air on hard cornering — a real practical benefit when you're chasing traction over loose or broken surfaces rather than rolling resistance on pavement. Tire clearance starts at a minimum of 32mm, so this wheelset is built around genuine gravel rubber from the start rather than treating wide tires as an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the rim, HED keeps the build straightforward and durable: Sapim spokes laced to HED's own GP Performance hub, which uses a 4-pawl freehub and 6902 stainless steel bearings. It's not a hub chasing flashy engagement numbers, but it's a dependable design that keeps the price accessible without cutting corners on the bearings and freehub mechanism that actually determine how the wheel holds up over years of gravel miles. The wheelset is tubeless-compatible out of the box and built around a centerlock disc brake standard, with driver body options including Shimano XDR to match your drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight comes in reasonable for an alloy gravel wheelset — 760 grams up front and 910 grams in the rear for the 700c version, or 730 and 870 grams respectively if you're running the 650b option for a wider tire and shorter-frame setup. That's light enough to notice on climbs and accelerations without asking you to pay a carbon premium for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emporia GA Performance makes sense for a gravel rider who's outgrown their stock wheels and wants a purpose-built upgrade — something that handles washboard, loose corners, and long mixed-terrain days better than a repurposed road wheel, without the cost of HED's carbon options. 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HED developed the rim shape by drawing on the narrow-profile aerodynamics of its Vanquish road wheels and pairing that with a wide gravel-specific rim, aiming for a wheel that holds speed on gravel rather than just surviving it. At $1,299.99 against a $1,950 regular price, it's a way into HED's higher-end carbon gravel platform, built at the company's Minnesota factory where HED has raced and built gravel wheels since 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is carbon and hookless, with a 26mm internal width and 31mm external width — wide enough to properly support the higher-volume tires gravel racing and adventure riding demand. HED built the GC3 Pro around a minimum tire size of 32mm, with RA Cycles listing compatibility up to 55mm, covering everything from fast gravel race tires to loaded bikepacking rubber on the same rim. That width is paired with a lower rim profile than a road aero wheel, which adds vertical compliance to help absorb vibration from washboard and chunky gravel rather than transmitting it straight through the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpokes are Sapim Laser, J-bend, laced 2-cross front and rear, running into a HED hub with a 5-pawl freehub body and 6902 stainless bearings on a Centerlock disc mount. The front wheel weighs 655 grams and the rear 770 grams, for a 1,425 gram pair — light for a wheel built to handle sustained gravel abuse rather than optimized purely for weight. Front axle options include both 12x100mm and 15x100mm thru-axle standards, with a 12x142mm rear, and freehub bodies are available for Shimano HG, SRAM XDR, Campagnolo Ekar, and Microspline drivetrains, covering nearly every gravel drivetrain on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED hand-builds these wheels in Minnesota from raw carbon sheets rather than outsourcing rim production, a detail that matters to riders who care where and how their wheels are actually made. This is a wheelset for gravel racers and long-distance adventure riders who want a lightweight, wide, tubeless-ready carbon wheel that can take a real beating over hundreds of miles of mixed terrain, rather than a wheel built only for smooth gravel roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43512637784108,"sku":"EC-2341","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43512637816876,"sku":"EC-2343","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-emporia-gc3-pro-disc-brake-wheelset-6287173.jpg?v=1771300352"},{"product_id":"hed-h3-tubular-rear-wheel","title":"HED H3 Tubular Rear Wheel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED H3 Tubular Rear Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the more recognizable shapes in time trial and triathlon racing — a tri-spoke wheel built around three airfoil-section carbon blades instead of a conventional spoke count. In place of the usual web of spokes, the H3 gives you a solid, deep aero profile with smooth transitions between the roughly 54mm rim depth and the blades themselves, a design HED has refined for decades of non-drafting racing where every second against the clock matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat blade shaping is the point. HED built the H3 to hold its speed across headwind, crosswind, and tailwind conditions rather than excelling in one and losing ground in the others — a meaningful distinction on a TT or triathlon course where wind direction rarely cooperates for an entire effort. The rim measures a narrow 19mm at the brake track, which HED points to as narrow enough to clear the tightest frame designs without rubbing, a detail that matters more than it sounds like it would when you're set up in an aggressive aero position on race morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTubular construction is a deliberate choice here, not an afterthought. A glued tubular tire holds its bead more securely at speed and through fast cornering than a clincher setup can, and the format lets HED keep total wheel weight down without sacrificing the rim's structural integrity. The rear wheel comes in at 880 grams — genuinely light for a wheel with this much aero profile — and HED offers the H3 in either an alloy rim cap or a full carbon build, depending on how you want to balance weight, cost, and braking feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery H3 ships with a titanium skewer and ratchet ring, and the wheel is available in 700c or 650c depending on your frame and fit, with a dedicated track configuration also offered for velodrome use. HED rates the wheel for riders up to 250 pounds, which covers the vast majority of racers who'd be reaching for a wheel like this in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe H3 makes the most sense for a time trial specialist or triathlete already committed to tubular tires and looking for the fastest wheel option outside of a full disc — someone racing against the clock on a course with real wind exposure, not a rider looking for an all-around training wheel. If that's the kind of racing you're doing, the H3's aero profile and tri-spoke design have earned their place in the sport for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"No Color \/ Shimano \/ SRAM 10s Rear Wheel","offer_id":43512640733228,"sku":"10024675","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-h3-tubular-rear-wheel-4153163.jpg?v=1771300352"},{"product_id":"hed-jet-rc9-performance-rim-brake-tubeless-wheelset","title":"HED Jet RC9 Performance Rim Brake Tubeless Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Jet RC9 Performance Rim Brake Tubeless Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the top of a lineage that genuinely changed how road wheels are built. In 2007, when the industry was still running 17mm internal rims and 23mm tires as the default, Steve Hed introduced the Jet Plus — a 21mm wide rim design that felt almost radical at the time and now reads as the obvious right call. Every major wheel company eventually followed. The RC9 carries that legacy forward in a 90mm deep rim brake package built for maximum aerodynamic performance on flat courses and long solo efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAt 90mm, the Jet RC9 is the deepest option in the Jet RC Performance lineup. Where the RC4 at 38mm is the climbing wheel and the RC6 at 60mm is the all-around aero option, the RC9 is purpose-built for scenarios where aerodynamics are the dominant variable: time trials, triathlon, flat criteriums, and road races on open, exposed terrain. The depth creates a sustained aero advantage at speed, and the 21mm internal \/ 25mm external rim width amplifies that advantage by allowing modern tires to seat correctly and present an optimized tire-to-rim interface to the wind. The RC9 runs 18 spokes up front and 24 in the rear — enough structure for a 90mm rim under load while keeping rotating weight reasonable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWhat separates the RC Performance series from a lot of deep carbon aero competition is the decision to retain an alloy brake track. Carbon brake tracks have been a recurring issue on rim brake wheelsets: heat buildup on extended descents, inconsistent modulation in wet conditions, delamination concerns at altitude. HED's solution with the Jet RC Performance line is a carbon aero fairing bonded to an anodized alloy braking surface. You get the aerodynamic depth of a full carbon rim with brake behavior that holds to aluminum standards — predictable, powerful, and unaffected by wet roads or heat load. For riders who want to stay on rim brakes, whether by preference, frame compatibility, or category rules, this hybrid construction is the specification that actually makes practical sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe tubeless compatibility adds meaningful range to the RC9's capabilities. Running tubeless on a 90mm wheelset removes the tube from the equation on long solo efforts and race days alike: lower rolling resistance casing, improved puncture resistance, and the ability to run slightly lower pressure for better road compliance without changing the aero profile. The 21mm internal width accommodates tire sizes from 25mm through current 30mm-plus options, giving you room to tune the setup to the course. Hookless-bead tires are not required — the RC Performance rim runs standard hooked construction, compatible with the full range of current road clinchers and tubeless tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe set weighs 1,885 grams — 838g front, 1,047g rear — which is competitive for a rim brake wheelset at this depth. The heavier rear carries 24 bladed steel spokes to absorb drive and braking forces, while the lighter 18-spoke front keeps the steering responsive. Bladed spokes behave better aerodynamically than round spokes at this rim depth and resist twisting during tensioning. The hub is HED's own construction, available with either a Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehub body to cover current drivetrain standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eEvery Jet RC Performance wheelset is handbuilt at HED's facility in Roseville, Minnesota — the same operation where Steve Hed developed the wide rim technology that reset the road wheel category almost two decades ago. The RC9 Rim Brake ships in black anodized finish. For riders committed to rim braking who want a genuine deep-section aero wheelset without compromising on braking performance, the Jet RC9 Performance is the direct answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Shimano","offer_id":43512707612716,"sku":"J9-1114124-S","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43512707645484,"sku":"J9-1114124-X","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-jet-rc9-performance-rim-brake-tubeless-wheelset-8000466.jpg?v=1771300351"},{"product_id":"hed-jet-plus-rim-brake-disc-wheel","title":"HED Jet RCD Performance Rim Brake Disc Wheel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Jet RCD Performance Rim Brake Disc Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a solid rear disc wheel built for triathlon and time trial racing, sold as a single rear wheel rather than a full set — a front wheel is purchased separately to complete the setup. It sits in HED's Aero Disc lineup as the classic, durable rim brake option, positioned below the Jet RCD Black's premium brake surface and priced for riders who want a genuine race-day or dedicated training disc without the cost of HED's top-tier Vanquish Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rear disc wheel works by replacing the open spoke pattern of a standard wheel with a solid cover, which keeps airflow clean behind the bike instead of letting spinning spokes create turbulence. That change matters most at sustained race speeds on flat or rolling courses, which is why disc wheels are a triathlon and time trial staple rather than an everyday road wheel. The solid construction also adds stiffness compared to a spoked wheel, translating into more direct power transfer when riders push hard efforts or accelerate out of a turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis wheel uses a hybrid build: the disc sides are carbon fiber for low weight and stiffness, while the braking track itself is machined aluminum, chosen for durability and consistent braking rather than the premium textured surface HED reserves for its Black-tier disc. The rim measures 21mm internal and 25mm external width on a 700c wheel, and it's tubeless compatible with tubeless tape already applied at the factory. HED validates its aero disc rim profiles in the wind tunnel with tires mounted and inflated to real-world pressures, since a rim's aerodynamic behavior changes once a tire is seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hub is HED's Pro 5-pawl unit running 6902 2RS radial bearings, and the wheel is hand-assembled at HED's Roseville, Minnesota facility, where the company has built wheels since 1984. Complete, the wheel weighs approximately 1,280 grams. Freehub bodies are available for Shimano HG, SRAM XDR, and Campagnolo N3W, covering the major drivetrain standards riders are likely to pair it with. HED backs the wheel with a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wheel for triathletes and time trial riders on rim brake bikes who want a disc wheel for race day or as a dedicated training wheel, rather than a wheel built for everyday road riding. HED recommends pairing a rear disc with a shallower front wheel, since the solid disc surface can catch more crosswind than a spoked wheel on gusty courses — a tradeoff worth planning around rather than a flaw in this wheel specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Campagnolo","offer_id":43512707678252,"sku":"JD-4114122","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ Shimano","offer_id":43512707711020,"sku":"JD-4114121","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43512707743788,"sku":"JD-4114123","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-jet-rcd-performance-rim-brake-disc-wheel-3935985.jpg?v=1771300351"},{"product_id":"hed-jet-rcd-black-rim-brake-disc-wheel","title":"HED Jet RCD Black Rim Brake Disc Wheel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Jet RCD Black Rim Brake Disc Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rear aero disc built specifically for rim brake time trial and triathlon bikes, aimed at riders who want race-day aerodynamics without the price of HED's full carbon flagship disc. It's part of HED's Jet Black hybrid lineup, which pairs a carbon disc body with an alloy braking surface, a combination built to deliver most of the aero and stiffness benefit of a full carbon disc at a more accessible price. As a rear disc wheel, it replaces the open spoke pattern of a standard wheel with a solid cover, and that single change removes the turbulence spinning spokes create at speed, cutting aerodynamic drag right where it matters on a flat time trial or triathlon course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHybrid Carbon and Alloy Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc's sides are built from lightweight, stiff carbon fiber, while the braking track itself is machined alloy rather than carbon, a deliberate hybrid choice that keeps weight and cost down without sacrificing stopping power. HED gives that braking surface a textured, matte finish specifically for better modulation and control under the lever, and the company says the surface can cut braking distance by roughly 25 percent in dry conditions and as much as 75 percent in the wet compared to a standard alloy or carbon brake track. For a discipline where late braking into a corner or a turnaround can cost real time, that's a meaningful difference to have in a rim brake wheel, and it's part of why HED still develops rim brake-specific options even as much of the market has moved to disc brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAerodynamics and Ride Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the braking surface, the solid disc form also adds stiffness compared to a traditional spoked rear wheel, which translates into more direct power transfer when you put down watts and a more planted feel out of corners or during a hard, sustained effort. HED validates its aero disc shapes in the wind tunnel with tires mounted and inflated to race pressure, since a rim's aerodynamic behavior changes once a tire is actually seated on it, a testing approach the company has pushed as the standard the rest of the industry should be tested against. HED's Jet-series wheels have a documented track record at the highest level of the sport, including wins at Tour de France and World Championship time trials. Worth knowing before race day: a solid rear disc catches more crosswind than a spoked wheel, so most riders pair the Jet RCD Black with a shallower front wheel for better handling in gusty conditions rather than running a matching front disc. On a flat, fast course with manageable wind, that tradeoff is easy to accept for the speed gained; on a hillier or more technical course, a standard wheel may be the better choice regardless of the aero numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHub, Spokes, and Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel rolls on HED's 545 Straight Pull hub, laced with bladed steel spokes, and is compatible with Shimano and Campagnolo 9, 10, and 11-speed drivetrains as well as SRAM 1x11 and SRAM XDR 12-speed setups, with freehub options including HG11, Campagnolo N3W, and an XDR driver. The rim itself is a 700c clincher, 25mm wide externally and 21mm internally, built at full aero disc depth rather than a conventional rim profile. The complete wheel weighs 1,255 grams and ships with a titanium skewer, rim tape, and valve hole covers, and despite the aero shaping, full service only requires two 5mm allen keys, so a shop or a mechanically inclined rider can maintain it without specialty tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jet RCD Black is sold as a single rear wheel, meant to pair with a front wheel from HED's road and triathlon lineup rather than ship as a complete set, which is standard practice for a dedicated race-day disc. HED hand-builds its wheels at its Roseville, Minnesota facility, a company that's been building wheels in the US since 1984, and backs the Jet RCD Black with a 5-year warranty. It's a wheel built for triathletes and time trial racers on a rim brake bike who want a genuine aero advantage on flat and rolling courses without stepping up to HED's full carbon Vanquish Pro disc, and it's the kind of wheel most riders save specifically for race day rather than everyday training miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Campagnolo N3W","offer_id":43512708104236,"sku":"JD-4314126","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43512708137004,"sku":"JD-4314121","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43512708169772,"sku":"JD-4314123","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/HED-JET-RCD-BLACK-REAR-WHEEL.jpg?v=1773349668"},{"product_id":"hed-vanquish-rc4-performance-disc-brake-wheelset","title":"HED Vanquish RC4 Performance Disc Brake Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Vanquish RC4 Performance Disc Brake Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for riders who have stopped treating their wheels as an afterthought. HED has been engineering aerodynamic wheels since the late 1980s — longer than most brands in this space have existed — and that accumulated knowledge shows in how the Vanquish RC4 is proportioned. This is a carbon disc wheelset designed with a clear purpose: deliver genuine aerodynamic performance in the conditions where you actually ride, not just the ones that look good in a wind tunnel chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RC4 rim profile hits a depth that most experienced riders eventually settle on — deep enough to produce real drag savings on open roads and sustained efforts, shallow enough that a crosswind gust doesn't have you wrestling the front end through a descent. It's a depth that works on flat training loops, rolling road races, and criterium courses in equal measure. Disc brakes allow HED to optimize the rim shape entirely around aerodynamics, with no braking track to constrain the profile. The result is a cleaner, more purposeful cross-section that moves through air the way it was intended to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubeless compatibility is native to the Vanquish RC4 — designed in from the start rather than added as an afterthought. Running tubeless on a wheel built for it means a proper bead seat, reliable setup, and the freedom to drop tire pressure for better road feel and reduced rolling resistance without the pinch flat risk that comes with a tube. Disc brakes and tubeless together represent where performance road riding has landed, and this wheelset delivers both without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerodynamic Rim Profile With Real-World Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The RC4 depth is chosen to generate meaningful drag reduction across a range of road speeds and conditions. Unlike deeper profiles that demand calm conditions to handle well, this depth remains \u003cstrong\u003epredictable in crosswinds\u003c\/strong\u003e — a consideration that matters most when you're fatigued at the back end of a long ride or committed mid-corner in a criterium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc-Specific Carbon Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Without a braking surface to accommodate, HED engineers the rim purely around structural integrity and aerodynamic form. The carbon layup is designed to handle the lateral and torsional loads of disc braking while keeping the rim profile clean and consistent — no compromises baked in for a function the design has already eliminated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Tubeless Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tubeless-ready rim built to the spec from the start seats tires reliably and holds air the way a retrofitted rim often doesn't. Lower pressures mean more compliance over chip seal and rough pavement, reduced rolling resistance, and the confidence of knowing a pinch flat simply isn't a failure mode on your ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vanquish RC4 is available with either an HG11 driver for Shimano and SRAM 11-speed drivetrains, or an XDR driver for SRAM's 12-speed AXS groups. You get a wheelset matched to your drivetrain without adapters or workarounds — the kind of detail that matters when you're building or upgrading a complete system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HED Vanquish RC4 Performance Disc Brake Wheelset is aimed squarely at the rider who trains consistently, races opportunistically, and wants carbon aero wheels that perform across varied conditions rather than thriving only in ideal ones. HED's engineering depth is evident in a design that doesn't overreach — it makes the right tradeoffs for real riding. 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Track cycling puts demands on a wheel that road riding doesn't: no coasting, no braking, continuous power transfer through every pedal stroke, and the laterally loaded cornering forces of a banked velodrome at race speed. HED designed the Jet Track Series to meet those demands, drawing from rim technology refined across years of road and triathlon racing and reconfiguring the hub and axle standards for fixed-gear use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe TC in the name refers to the rim depth, and 9 means 90mm. That's a specific, deliberate choice — not the depth you choose because it's the default or because someone told you deeper is always better. The Jet Track Series comes in three depths: TC4 (38mm), TC6 (60mm), and TC9 (90mm). The TC4 is the most versatile option, suited to mixed training and outdoor track conditions. The TC6 balances aerodynamic efficiency with manageable weight as an all-around choice. The TC9 is designed for the velodrome and essentially only for the velodrome — events where aerodynamic efficiency is the governing variable and where crosswinds, road debris, and variable terrain aren't factors. At the sustained speeds of pursuit and kilometer efforts, a 90mm rim cuts through the air with measurably less resistance than a shallower profile, and in a controlled indoor environment that advantage compounds across every lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe rim is built around an alloy base with a bonded carbon aero fairing — a construction that divides the structural and aerodynamic work cleanly. The alloy core handles bead retention, spoke tension, and the repetitive cyclic loading of hard efforts and high-speed banked cornering. The carbon fairing wraps the exterior and delivers the aerodynamic profile. Using an alloy core rather than a full monocoque carbon structure makes the wheel more tolerant of the sustained stress that track racing puts on a rim across a training block and a racing season. The hooked bead design is compatible with any standard clincher tire at up to 80 psi. The TC9 ships without a brake track and is not rim brake compatible — the correct configuration for essentially any modern velodrome setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAt the hub, HED made specific engineering choices for track applications. The HED Track hub runs on 6001-size stainless steel bearings — a size larger than what most track hubs use — which distributes load over more surface area, lowers rolling resistance, and adds durability under repeated full-gas efforts. The high-flange design shortens effective spoke length between the flange and rim, which reduces lateral flex when you accelerate hard out of a corner or wind up through the final 200 meters of a flying effort. Sapim CX-Ray J-bend spokes laced in a 2-cross pattern complete the assembly. Front axle is 9×1 100mm threaded; rear is 10×1 120mm threaded with standard 1.37\"×24tpi fixed cog threading. The lockring thread is 1.29\"×24tpi left-hand — the lockring is not included, so factor that into your build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHED has been building wheels by hand in Minnesota since 1984. The Jet Track Series is built in the same Roseville facility where HED produces their road, gravel, and triathlon wheels — hand-laced and trued on-site, not assembled overseas and shipped back for finishing. At the level the TC9 is designed for, build quality is performance. Consistent spoke tension and a properly trued wheel determine how the wheel responds under high-torque efforts and how it holds up across a full season of racing. The TC9 ships with silver hubs and carries HED's 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAt $1,800, the TC9 is a focused investment for velodrome-specific use. Its 90mm depth, track-threaded hubs, and lack of a brake track make clear that it was designed for one environment. In that environment — pursuit races, kilometer efforts, time trial events on a banked indoor track — it's one of the most aerodynamically capable clincher track wheelsets available, built by a company that has been making performance racing wheels, and only performance racing wheels, for over 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":43512710332460,"sku":"J9-3135124-T","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-jet-tc9-track-wheelset-7757784.jpg?v=1771300288"},{"product_id":"hed-gt3-rear-tubular-wheel","title":"HED GT3 Rear Tubular Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want a fast rear wheel that is not only  super fast, but handles superbly in crosswinds, the Hed GT3 Rear Tubular Wheel  is the way to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is an update of the classic H3 shape,  which first came out over twenty years ago. Back then, appearing under the  Specialized label, it was loved as both a road racing and time trial wheel that  combined the aerodynamics of a disc, weight of a spoked wheel, equally good  wind-cheating properties across the yaw spectrum (aka all wind conditions), and  handled better in crosswinds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, it has been improved on all fronts. The wheel  now has a carbon-fiber rim which is a single piece with the rest of the  structure, whereas before an aluminum rim was attached to the carbon-fiber body.  The rim is wider, 26.5mm at the brake track, shaped to work best with tires 21-25mm wide. The  rim depth, 46.5mm, is more stable in crosswinds, which is a boon to riders  hunkered down on their aero extensions. Though the rim has gotten a bit  shallower, the overall shape is faster thanks to the blunt edge and the greater  width. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fast  shape is not only ideal for races against the clock, but races on the road. These  wheels are legal for mass-start races. There is little vertical compliance, so  for mass-start racing, under bigger riders and\/or on smoother roads are where  they’ll be best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the  wheel itself is unchanged from front to rear, the hub is different. The axle is  130mm wide and comes equipped with either a Campagnolo-compatible or  Shimano\/SRAM-compatible cassette body designed to work with 9\/10\/11-speed  cassettes. When you choose the cassette, you’re also choosing the brake pad  design-Campy- or Shimano\/SRAM-compatible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Hed  packages pads with the rim, they don’t mean you have to use only Hed’s pad. Others  work as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel  comes with a titanium quick-release skewer and a valve extender. New to the GT3  is a valve-hole design that allows for conventional extenders between spokes:  on older designs the valve was hidden in a spoke and you needed a disc wheel  adapter to pump up the tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hed  GT3 Rear Tubular wheel has made the best of both worlds better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"No Color \/ Shimano \/ SRAM","offer_id":43594180427820,"sku":"H3RGT3","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-gt3-rear-tubular-wheel-6560334.jpg?v=1771294812"},{"product_id":"hed-vanquish-v62-disc-wheelset","title":"HED Vanquish V62 Disc Brake Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Vanquish V62 Disc Brake Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is the rare wheel that delivers genuine aero performance without asking you to spend at the absolute top of the market. HED's engineers and builders — the same team behind the Vanquish Pro series — applied identical aerodynamic thinking to this wheelset. The 62mm rim profile is not a compromise version of something better. It's the same shape, tuned to the same crosswind stability targets, built by the same hands in Roseville, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim geometry reflects how serious cyclists actually ride. At 22.4mm internal and 30.9mm external width, the V62 is built for modern tire sizing — 25mm to 28mm tubeless is the sweet spot, and the rim-to-tire transition supports that range cleanly for both aerodynamics and handling. HED's wind tunnel data shows crosswind stability retained at more than 70% of typical cycling yaw angles, which translates directly to confidence when the wind picks up mid-ride or mid-race. This is a wheel you can lean on in variable conditions, not just one that looks fast on a calm day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hubs are HED's GP Performance Centerlock disc units — 13.3° engagement with EZO Precision Bearings. That engagement is quick enough to feel responsive on accelerations out of corners or punchy group ride surges without the mechanical noise of ultra-tight engagement systems. Combined with a 24\/24 spoke count and a wheelset weight of 1,719g, the V62 is built to perform through a full season, not just a few race days. Tubeless compatibility is standard — set it up with sealant and run lower pressures for better grip and reduced rolling resistance on varied road surfaces. HED backs the build with a 5-year warranty, underscoring the confidence that comes from 40 years of American wheel manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e62mm aero rim profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same aerodynamic shape engineered for the Vanquish Pro series, developed in the wind tunnel and validated on course by elite triathletes and roadies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide modern rim geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e — 22.4mm internal width optimizes airflow with 25–28mm tires, improving both aerodynamics and ride quality compared to narrower legacy profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosswind stability at 70%+ of typical yaw angles\u003c\/strong\u003e — HED's wind tunnel testing confirms the V62 maintains stable, predictable handling in crosswinds, not just in ideal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubeless ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — run lower pressures, reduce rolling resistance, and get natural puncture protection without the weight penalty of latex tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHED GP Performance hubs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 13.3° engagement and EZO Precision Bearings deliver responsive power transfer and smooth rolling with long-term durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e — built by HED's team in Minnesota with the same craftsmanship applied to their pro-level race wheels since 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HED Vanquish V62 sits at an interesting point in the wheel market: genuine pro-level aerodynamics, USA handbuilt quality, and tubeless compatibility at a price that leaves room in the budget. 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That's not incidental; it's the design brief. HED built the Lancaster G25 for the kind of riding that asks everything from a wheelset at once: sustained climbing, rough two-track, fast pavement connectors, and conditions that change without warning. With a 25mm carbon rim depth, a 28.5mm internal width, and a complete wheelset weight of 1,605g, these are wheels tuned for responsiveness and all-day compliance rather than wind-tunnel depth numbers — a deliberate choice for terrain that doesn't reward aero at the expense of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 25mm rim depth sits at the shallow end of the carbon gravel wheel spectrum, and that's exactly where it belongs. Shallow rims stay predictable in crosswinds, accelerate more easily out of slow technical sections, and keep overall weight in check for the long climbs that define gravel racing. That depth pairs with a 28.5mm internal width, wide enough to properly support tires from 40mm up to 2.25 inches, and a hooked rim design that locks in tubeless setups securely. At the width the Lancaster G25 was designed for, a tire runs at lower pressures without squirming on the rim — the difference between a wheel that merely rolls over rough ground and one that absorbs it. The 36mm external width creates a smooth taper to modern gravel tire sidewalls, trimming aerodynamic drag without requiring the deeper section that would compromise the wheel's core climbing and handling intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHED equips the Lancaster G25 with their Sonic hub platform front and rear. The Sonic SP front hub is wind tunnel-tested and runs on a 12x100mm thru-axle with a centerlock disc interface. At the rear, the Sonic R36 uses a 36-tooth dual ratchet freehub on a 12x142mm thru-axle, also centerlock. Thirty-six points of engagement means the drivetrain connects almost immediately when you push — useful on loose climbs where a fraction of a second of freewheeling silence can cost traction before power transfers. The Sonic R36 is fully serviceable, which matters on a wheel that accumulates real miles in real conditions. Bladed straight-pull spokes run front and rear, providing aerodynamic benefit without the installation complexity of traditional J-bend builds. Spoke count is 24 front and rear — enough for the structural demands of rough gravel use while keeping rotational weight down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Lancaster G25 is designed for disc brake use only and arrives ready to run tubeless with a maximum recommended pressure of 50 psi. Freehub compatibility covers the full range of current gravel drivetrains: HG11 for Shimano and SRAM 11-speed, Microspline for Shimano 12-speed, XDR for SRAM AXS, and a Campagnolo Ekar option for five-pawl engagement. The wheel ships in black. There is no rim brake version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHED has been hand-building wheels in Roseville, Minnesota since 1984, and the Lancaster G25 reflects that background. The brand made its name in triathlon and road racing — environments where aerodynamic engineering was the whole conversation — and that wind tunnel experience carries through to the Sonic hub design and bladed spoke selection even on a gravel-focused wheel. HED backs the Lancaster G25 with a five-year warranty. 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The rim is wider than any road wheel you'd run at this depth, the hub is designed to be serviced and rebuilt, and the construction comes from a company that has been accountable to its riders for four decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 50mm carbon rim is the defining characteristic of the Stillwater's performance profile. At that depth, the wheel generates meaningful aerodynamic advantage across the open, sustained-effort riding that gravel racing demands — better momentum retention through headwinds, reduced drag over flat and rolling terrain, more speed per effort over a long day in the saddle. HED's stated goal with the G50's rim geometry was crosswind stability alongside headwind efficiency — a critical design consideration on the open farmland roads and exposed terrain where gravel events typically unfold. The rim profile is hooked, providing a secure and time-tested interface for tubeless tires. At 1665g for the wheelset (±10g), it's a competitive weight for a deep-section carbon gravel wheelset at this price point — light enough that the 50mm depth doesn't translate into sluggishness on climbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe rim dimensions are calibrated specifically for modern gravel tire sizing. A 28.5mm internal width paired with a 36mm external width creates a profile that works across the 40mm to 2.25\" tire range — wide enough to cover race setups and all-day adventure rigs alike. The wider internal width allows tires to mount with a rounder cross-section, which improves traction, reduces sidewall stress, and supports running lower pressures without pinch flat risk. HED specifies 50 psi as the maximum tire pressure and 40mm as the minimum tire size, placing this firmly in the high-volume tubeless category that modern gravel riding is built around. The hooked rim design provides secure tubeless bead retention and long-term durability under the mixed-terrain punishment that gravel wheels routinely take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Sonic R36 rear hub is the mechanical core of the wheelset. Its 36-point dual ratchet engagement mechanism — with 36 engagement points, there's just 10 degrees of rotation between applying power and the drivetrain picking it up — is relevant in the technical gravel sections where you coast through rough patches and then need to sprint or push. Beyond engagement feel, HED designed the Sonic R36 for long-term serviceability: bearings can be replaced, internals can be rebuilt, and the hub is straightforward to maintain in a home shop. For a wheelset you're planning to ride hard for multiple seasons, that matters. Front and rear wheels use straight-pull bladed spokes in a 24-hole lacing pattern, contributing to the aerodynamic package and handling lateral loads well under rough terrain conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBoth wheels use centerlock disc brake mounts and standard thru-axle dimensions: 12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear. Three freehub options accommodate the current drivetrain range: HG11 for Shimano\/SRAM 11-speed, Microspline for Shimano 12-speed, and XDR Driver for SRAM AXS. Within HED's gravel lineup, the Stillwater G50 occupies the fast, open-terrain end — riders who spend most of their time on technical, slow-speed trails would be better served by the shallower Lancaster G25. But for gravel racing, fast century routes on packed dirt, or any riding where sustained speed on open ground is the objective, the G50 is the wheel HED built for that exact purpose. 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The difference between the Pro and the standard Vanquish isn't the rim profile or the aerodynamic geometry — it's depth options and hub specification. The V45 delivers HED's proven aerodynamic rim shape in a 45mm depth, making it the all-road choice in the Vanquish lineup for riders who want real aero performance without the crosswind sensitivity of an 80mm-plus race wheel. HED has been building wheels in Roseville, Minnesota since 1984 — over 40 years of American wheel manufacturing informing every rim profile, spoke lacing pattern, and bearing specification in this wheelset. That's not a marketing footnote; it's why these wheels are hand-built to a standard that most overseas-manufactured carbon at this price doesn't approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 45mm rim depth sits in the aerodynamically productive range for road racing and mixed-terrain riding. HED's engineering team validated the Vanquish in the wind tunnel with two priorities: drag reduction and crosswind predictability. The V45 retains stable crosswind handling characteristics at more than 70% of typical cycling yaw angles, which means it performs without demanding constant steering correction in real-world conditions where winds don't hold a fixed direction. At 45mm, this is a wheel built for the racer who attacks on rolling roads, not just tailwind flats — a depth that earns its speed advantage in criteriums, gran fondos, and mixed-terrain events where handling responsiveness matters as much as raw aero output. The V62 in the same Vanquish lineup pushes to 62mm for TT and triathlon use; the V45 is the do-everything road wheel for riders who train and race on the same set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe rim is 22.4mm internally and 30.9mm externally, built around a 28c optimal tire size. That internal width matters in practice: when a 28c tire mounts on a 22.4mm rim, it opens to a rounder cross-section rather than a pinched one, which lowers rolling resistance and adds compliance on rough surfaces without requiring a change in tire size. The 30.9mm external width keeps the rim shoulder close to the mounted tire width — the configuration that delivers the aerodynamic benefit HED designed this profile around. The rim is hooked and tubeless-compatible. Tubeless tape is pre-installed at the factory and valve cores are included in the box, so a floor pump and sealant are all that's needed at setup. Tire pressure maxes at 70psi. The spokes are Sapim Sprint — a bladed, aerodynamic spoke with a flat cross-section that reduces drag relative to round spokes while maintaining structural integrity across the 24-hole build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHubs are HED's GP Performance specification, built around EZO Japan 6902RS sealed cartridge bearings throughout — two in the front, four in the rear. EZO's 6902RS units are resistant to water and contamination and replaceable without specialized tools when they eventually wear. The rear freehub uses a four-pawl design with 13.3 degrees of engagement, quick enough that sprint efforts and out-of-the-saddle accelerations transfer immediately to the rim. CenterLock disc interface on both wheels pairs with the standard 12x100mm thru-axle front and 12x142mm rear. Freehub options at purchase cover Shimano HG11, SRAM XDR, and Campagnolo N3W, addressing every major drivetrain platform currently in production. Wheel weights are 757g front and 896g rear, for a total of 1,653g (±30g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Vanquish V45 is built for road racers, gran fondo riders, and mixed-terrain cyclists who want a tubeless-ready carbon disc wheelset with genuine aerodynamic credentials at a price that doesn't require compromise elsewhere in the build. At $1,850, these are priced competitively against European-manufactured carbon disc wheelsets with less depth of development. HED builds them in Minnesota, in a facility that has been producing competition-grade carbon wheels for four decades. 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Forty-five millimeters is enough to generate meaningful aerodynamic return on flat stretches and rolling terrain, but not so much that a sudden crosswind becomes a conversation with your handlebars. This is the wheelset you reach for when the route isn't predictable — when the forecast changes, the road surface is patchy, and you need equipment that doesn't ask you to make compromises before the ride even starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHED builds the Vanquish V45 Pro rims in the USA from full carbon, and the profile reflects genuine aerodynamic development rather than a depth chosen for marketing symmetry. The 30 mm external width paired with a 21 mm internal channel is a considered decision. Wider internal dimensions allow a 25c or 28c tire to mount at a more natural shape — less constricted, more rounded — which reduces aerodynamic drag at the tire-rim junction and lets the tire perform closer to how it was designed to behave. The hooked tubeless-compatible bead supports lower pressures, which translates directly to improved compliance and reduced rolling resistance on the kinds of surfaces most road rides actually include.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro build is what separates this wheelset from a carbon rim on budget hardware. \u003cstrong\u003eDT Swiss 350 CenterLock hubs\u003c\/strong\u003e anchor the build — a hub family with a long track record of reliable engagement, straightforward serviceability, and parts availability that doesn't depend on the manufacturer still supporting a niche standard five years from now. Front and rear are laced with Sapim CX-Ray bladed spokes at 24 holes each. CX-Ray spokes are recognized throughout professional wheel building for their combination of low weight, aerodynamic profile, and resistance to fatigue over time. The result is a wheel that's laterally stiff when you're sprinting or pushing hard through a corner, without carrying unnecessary rotational weight. Available in Shimano\/SRAM 11-speed, XDR, and Campagnolo N3W driver configurations, the V45 Pro integrates cleanly with current drivetrain standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Internal Channel for Better Tire Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 21 mm internal width allows modern road tires to mount at a more rounded profile, reducing the pinched shape that narrower rims impose. This improves aerodynamic efficiency at the tire-to-rim interface and supports the lower pressures that tubeless setups make possible — which means more traction and a more compliant ride on imperfect road surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerodynamic Depth Without Handling Penalties:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 45 mm, the V45 Pro is designed to provide meaningful drag reduction across a range of road conditions. The depth is deep enough to hold speed on exposed sections and rolling roads, but shallow enough that crosswind handling remains predictable — a balance that matters on longer rides and mixed-terrain routes where conditions shift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDT Swiss 350 Hubs for Long-Term Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The DT Swiss 350 is a hub that survives seasons of regular use without demanding attention. CenterLock rotor attachment is secure and widely compatible, the engagement mechanism is consistent, and the bearing and pawl components are available through any well-stocked shop. This isn't a hub that ages you out of serviceability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapim CX-Ray Spokes for Stiffness and Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e CX-Ray bladed spokes are a standard choice in high-quality wheel builds for good reason — their flattened profile reduces aerodynamic drag while their tensile properties resist fatigue over thousands of kilometers. The 24-spoke lacing pattern keeps rotational weight low while delivering the lateral stiffness that makes a wheelset feel responsive under hard efforts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HED Vanquish V45 Pro is built for the rider who trains and races on the same wheels — someone who wants genuine aerodynamic performance without sacrificing handling in variable conditions or long-term serviceability. 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Sixty-two millimeters of rim depth puts you firmly in the deep-section category, where aerodynamics become a tangible weapon on open roads, long solo efforts, and circuits where holding speed matters more than saving it. This isn't a wheel you buy hoping to feel the difference. You'll feel it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates the V62 Pro from the deep-section crowd is how deliberately HED has approached the geometry. The rims are made in the USA — a manufacturing choice HED has maintained as a genuine commitment to quality control, not a branding exercise. The 21 mm internal and 30 mm external rim width reflects how tire and wheel interact aerodynamically. Rather than designing the rim in isolation and mounting a tire as an afterthought, HED's rim profile is shaped to work with a 25–28c tire as a single aerodynamic system. The result is a wheel that behaves better in crosswinds than a narrower deep-section rim, while still delivering the speed advantage you're chasing in the first place. Add tubeless compatibility and you can drop tire pressure further — improving traction and road feel without the pinch flat risk that kept riders on tubes for so long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro build elevates these rims with a component pairing that reflects how this wheel is actually meant to be used. \u003cstrong\u003eSapim CX-Ray bladed spokes\u003c\/strong\u003e laced to DT Swiss 350 CenterLock disc hubs is a combination that shows up on the best hand-built wheels for good reason. CX-Ray spokes are widely considered the benchmark for bladed spoke performance — light, aerodynamic, and resilient across heavy race mileage. The DT Swiss 350 hubs are workhorses in the best sense: consistent engagement, proven longevity, and fully serviceable when the kilometers stack up. This is a wheelset specced to be ridden hard for a long time, not to look impressive before its first race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerodynamic Rim-and-Tire Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 30 mm external width is sized to work with modern 25–28c tires as a unified aerodynamic profile — the tire doesn't interrupt the airflow, it completes it. This approach, which HED has long championed, means less drag and more predictable crosswind behavior compared to older narrow-rim designs paired with wide tires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubeless Traction and Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The V62 Pro is tubeless-ready from the factory, allowing you to run lower tire pressures without risking pinch flats. Lower pressure translates directly to better road contact, reduced vibration over rough surfaces, and improved cornering grip — particularly valuable on the technical sections of a race or sportive where confidence in your tires matters as much as raw speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable, Race-Proven Hub and Spoke Combination:\u003c\/strong\u003e DT Swiss 350 hubs are chosen by serious builders because they hold up. Consistent ratchet engagement, serviceable internals, and a track record across demanding conditions make them a reliable foundation. Paired with Sapim CX-Ray spokes — known for their fatigue resistance and aerodynamic cross-section — the Pro build is designed to stay true and perform consistently throughout a full race season and beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA-Made Carbon Rims:\u003c\/strong\u003e HED manufactures its carbon rims domestically, maintaining direct oversight of layup quality and construction tolerances. For a rim that absorbs road input and transmits power thousands of times per ride, that consistency in manufacturing is a practical advantage — not a talking point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HED Vanquish V62 Pro Disc is built for the rider who trains as seriously as they race — someone who wants a deep-section carbon wheelset that delivers real aerodynamic performance without demanding constant maintenance or careful handling. If you spend time in fast groups, enter road races, or simply want a tubeless disc wheel that can carry a full season's racing, this is where the spec sheet and the real-world ride align.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":44642366423084,"sku":"V6-2341-WS","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XDR Driver","offer_id":44642366455852,"sku":"V6-2343-WS","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-vanquish-v62-pro-disc-brake-wheelset-6726078.jpg?v=1771293013"},{"product_id":"hed-vanquish-v84-pro-disc-brake-wheelset","title":"HED Vanquish V84 Pro Disc Brake Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Vanquish V84 Pro Disc Brake Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for one purpose: moving through air as efficiently as physics allows. At 84 mm of carbon rim depth, this is not a wheelset you reach for on a climbing day or when the weather turns unpredictable. It is a deliberate choice — the kind you make when the course is flat, the conditions are favorable, and the only variable left to control is speed. Triathletes, time trialists, and road racers who have decided that every watt counts will understand immediately what the V84 Pro is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHED manufactures these carbon rims in the USA, which reflects decades of the brand's focused investment in aerodynamic rim geometry. The 30 mm external width and 21 mm internal width are not arbitrary figures — they are calibrated for modern 25–28c tubeless tires. Mounting a wider tire onto a wider rim reshapes the tire's profile into a more aerodynamically favorable form, reducing the abrupt shoulder transition that narrower rims create where tire meets carbon. That same 21 mm internal width also means more air volume in the tire casing itself, which opens the door to lower pressures — and lower pressures mean better compliance over road chatter, more grip through corners, and less of the high-frequency fatigue that accumulates over long efforts. The hooked bead design keeps tubeless setup straightforward and also accommodates standard clincher tires when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro version pairs those rims with \u003cstrong\u003eDT Swiss 350 CenterLock hubs\u003c\/strong\u003e laced with Sapim CX-Ray bladed spokes. The DT Swiss 350 has a well-earned reputation for long-term reliability and easy serviceability — it is not a hub that demands attention, which matters when you want your equipment to stay out of the way. CX-Ray spokes are among the lightest bladed spokes available and reduce parasitic drag in the hub-to-rim zone where standard round spokes quietly cost you watts. A 24-spoke count front and rear keeps the build stiff and responsive without adding unnecessary mass. And because disc braking is entirely decoupled from the rim surface, braking performance stays consistent regardless of conditions — no degraded stopping power in the wet, no heat buildup during long descents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerodynamic Rim Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 84 mm depth is purpose-built for flat and rolling terrain where aero drag is the dominant resistance force. Combined with the 30 mm external width, the rim is designed to manage crosswind stability while presenting a deep profile that cuts through air efficiently — a balance that shallower rims cannot offer at the same speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Internal Width and Tubeless Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 21 mm internal width reshapes the tire-to-rim junction, creating a more continuous aerodynamic profile between rim and tire. It also allows lower inflation pressures in a tubeless setup, which improves road compliance and reduces rolling resistance — gains that compound over the length of a triathlon or time trial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDT Swiss 350 Hubs with CX-Ray Spokes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This hub-and-spoke pairing is chosen for durability and aerodynamic refinement in equal measure. DT Swiss 350 hubs are straightforward to service and built to stay consistent across thousands of kilometers. CX-Ray bladed spokes reduce drag between hub and rim while keeping weight low — a detail that matters most at high speeds where spoke drag becomes measurable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Brake Decoupling:\u003c\/strong\u003e By moving braking forces entirely off the rim surface, disc construction eliminates the wear and heat-related inconsistencies that rim brakes introduce on long descents. Stopping power remains consistent regardless of wet or dry conditions, and the rim is free to be optimized purely for aerodynamics and weight — not braking surface requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA-Manufactured Carbon Rims:\u003c\/strong\u003e HED builds these rims domestically, applying construction standards that reflect the brand's long history in aero wheel development. That means tighter quality control over layup and finish — factors that affect both the long-term structural integrity of the rim and the consistency of the aerodynamic profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V84 Pro is a wheelset for riders who race against the clock — triathletes on flat courses, time trialists, and road riders who want the deepest aero advantage their discipline allows. The combination of HED's USA-made carbon rims, DT Swiss 350 hubs, and CX-Ray spokes gives you a build that is fast by design and reliable by construction. 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It is a true aero disc: a single solid carbon structure that eliminates spoke drag entirely, built for time trials, triathlons, and closed-course racing where maximum aerodynamic efficiency determines the outcome. HED has been building aero wheels since 1984, and the Vanquish Pro Disc is more than four decades of refinement in a single rear wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAero Performance, Crosswind Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aerodynamic advantage of a disc wheel over even the deepest spoked rim is real — spokes produce drag at any depth. A solid disc eliminates that drag source entirely, delivering a consistent, uninterrupted push forward. But the traditional concern with disc wheels is crosswind behavior, and that is where HED's engineering work earns its place. Crosswind stability on the Vanquish Pro Disc was retained to greater than 70% of typical cycling yaw angles — a specific figure from HED's own wind tunnel testing, not a marketing claim. At the yaw angles a real-world TT or triathlon rider encounters on most courses, this wheel stays manageable and stable. HED's patented rim profiles are central to that: the geometry is shaped to reduce the sail effect that makes some disc wheels unpredictable in a crosswind, while keeping drag to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED's own engineering statement: \"Riders can expect a consistent push forward from their new wheels and at the same time count on stable crosswind handling characteristics.\" That combination — drag reduction with retained crosswind stability — is what separates a usable race disc from a theoretical one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisc Brake-Specific Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier generations of road disc wheels were designed around rim brakes. The Vanquish Pro Disc is built exclusively for disc brake bikes, with HED's Pro Centerlock hubs integrated into the carbon structure from the start. Centerlock provides a cleaner, more precise rotor interface than six-bolt, and the disc-specific carbon layup is optimized without any concession to rim braking requirements. This is a purpose-built disc brake wheel, not an adaptation of an older platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hub runs HED's 5-Pawl PRO mechanism with 8-degree engagement — 45 contact points per revolution — delivering fast, positive pickup when you accelerate out of a corner or push hard coming out of a transition. Freehub options are Shimano HG or SRAM XDR to pair with current groupsets. Campagnolo 13-speed is also offered for N3W compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRim Bed and Tire Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vanquish Pro Disc's rim bed supports both clincher and tubeless tires. Internal width is 21mm with a 30mm external profile at the tire bed. HED recommends 25mm to 28mm tires for optimal performance — a range that also benefits rolling resistance when run tubeless at appropriate pressure. Maximum tire pressure is 70psi with a 700x25 and 67psi with a 700x28. Those are wheel-specific figures, not generic guidelines. Tubeless is the natural setup at this price point, and the rim bed is ready for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHandbuilt in Minnesota, Warranted for Five Years\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Vanquish Pro is molded and hand-finished in Roseville, Minnesota. From raw carbon layup through final quality control, the wheel is built in the same facility HED has operated since 1984. That is not assembly from offshore components — it is domestic manufacturing backed by HED's 5-year warranty and a lead time of 3 to 4 days from order. For a handbuilt wheel in this category, that is a fast turnaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLionel Sanders, one of the most competitive long-course triathletes competing today, races on HED Vanquish Pro wheels. His assessment: \"I believe I'm riding the best.\" At the top level of long-course triathlon, equipment choices are made with precision. That endorsement carries weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vanquish Pro Disc is sold as a rear wheel. If you are building a dedicated TT or triathlon setup — a spoked front and disc rear is the standard configuration for most courses — this is the rear wheel that completes it. 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It's part of HED's Jet RC Pro Series, a disc brake, tubeless-ready lineup that carries the aerodynamic shaping of HED's time trial and triathlon wheels into a wheelset that also holds up to standard road racing and training. At $1,500, it's priced as a serious upgrade wheelset, and the construction backs that up: disc-specific hubs, wide tubeless-ready rims, and freehub compatibility built for riders who don't want to be locked into one drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the Jet RC4 Pro is HED's Plus rim technology, a hybrid construction the brand introduced in 2014 that bonds a carbon aero fairing to an alloy rim bed. The approach lets HED shape the rim for aerodynamics without relying entirely on carbon layup for structural strength, and it's a method the brand has carried across its Jet RC lineup for close to a decade. On the Jet RC4 Pro, that fairing is asymmetric: the front rim measures 38mm deep, while the rear runs deeper at 46mm. That split is deliberate — a shallower front rim cuts aerodynamic drag and crosswind sensitivity where a rider feels it most, while the deeper rear rim adds an aero benefit in a position that's more sheltered from side loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth wheels share a 25mm external rim width and 21mm internal width, dimensions that reflect where road and tri wheel design has moved over the past several years. That internal width properly supports 25-32mm tires, giving tubeless setups a rounder profile and a more stable base than older, narrower rims allow. Riders can run the Jet RC4 Pro tubed or tubeless up to 80 psi, which means lower pressures are an option for anyone chasing a smoother ride on rough pavement or light gravel without giving up the rim's aero shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheelset is disc brake only, with Centerlock rotor mounts front and rear and a 12mm thru-axle at the front hub. On the rear, HED offers freehub compatibility across Shimano HG, SRAM XDR, and Campagnolo Ekar — a detail that matters more than it sounds, since it means a rider switching groupsets, or running different bikes with different drivetrains, doesn't need to replace the wheelset to match. Bladed steel spokes — 24 front and 24 rear — tie the rim to the hub, a build choice that favors durability and stiffness over shaving the last few grams, which fits a wheelset meant to handle race day and the training miles that lead up to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTotal wheelset weight lands around 1,743 grams — 828g for the front wheel and 915g for the rear — putting the Jet RC4 Pro in a reasonable range for a wheel built to prioritize aerodynamics and durability over all-out lightness. HED markets this wheelset toward triathletes, time trialists, and road racers, and the shallower front, deeper rear depth split lines up with how those riders spend their time: long stretches in the aero bars or on the hoods, chasing speed over instability. The disc brake platform, tubeless compatibility, and wider tire clearance also make it a reasonable choice for endurance road riding or a road bike that occasionally sees gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED has hand-built its wheels in Minnesota since 1984, and the Jet RC4 Pro reflects years of iteration on a formula the brand has stuck with: alloy-carbon hybrid rims, disc-specific engineering, and a focus on wheels that hold up to real use. 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HED has been designing and building aero wheels in Roseville, Minnesota since 1984, and the Jet RC9 Pro puts four decades of that work into a handbuilt, disc-brake-specific package at a price that's genuinely unusual for American-made carbon\/alloy deep-section wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rims use HED's hybrid construction: an alloy rim bed bonded to a carbon aero fairing. HED developed its Plus rim technology in 2014, widening the outer rim profile to 25mm and the internal width to 21mm before wide rims became an industry standard. The wider base supports modern tire sizing and provides a more stable bead platform than the narrow profiles it replaced. The carbon fairing delivers the 90mm aero depth and a clean finish; the alloy rim base handles impact and provides a durable, consistent surface for tubeless mounting. Tubeless tape is applied at the factory and valve extenders are included, so the wheels are ready to set up tubeless straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e90mm Depth: Purpose-Built for Flat Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 90mm, the RC9 sits at the deep end of HED's road lineup, and that depth serves a specific purpose. On flat TT courses, triathlon bike legs, flat criteriums, and roads where sustained high speed is the whole game, a 90mm rim returns real aerodynamic advantage over shallower profiles. The tradeoff is handling: deep rims are more reactive to crosswinds, and riders transitioning from a 50 or 60mm wheel will notice the difference in variable conditions. On predictable courses and in calm weather, the RC9 Pro's aero gain is meaningful — it earns its depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheelset comes in at 1,955g as a pair — 912g front, 1,043g rear. Full-carbon deep wheels typically come in lighter, but HED's hybrid construction makes a durability argument worth considering. The alloy rim base absorbs hard strikes more forgivingly than a pure carbon structure, and it doesn't carry the same delamination risk if a stone hits at the wrong angle during a fast descent. For a TT or triathlon bike that lives on smooth race courses, that tradeoff is easy to accept. The 80 psi maximum tire pressure is set to protect the tubeless bead seal and the carbon fairing — stay within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHub, Brake, and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFront and rear wheels are built for 12mm thru-axle with Centerlock disc rotor mounts. Centerlock uses a splined lockring interface to seat the rotor — the same system used across Shimano's higher-end hub lineup — and keeps rotor installation consistent and easy to service. The rear hub ships with your choice of Shimano HG freehub body for 11-speed systems or SRAM XDR for 12-speed road and Eagle drivetrains. Both wheels use 24 bladed steel spokes — stiff, durable, and practical without the cost or fragility of a carbon spoke alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Jet RC9 Pro is handbuilt at HED's facility in Roseville, Minnesota. Domestic production at this price point is rare — most wheels in this category are built overseas — and the consistency of an in-house build shows in spoke tension, wheel true, and overall fit and finish. HED builds to order, which can mean a few days of lead time, but what arrives is a ready-to-ride wheelset with tubeless tape installed and valve extenders in the box. 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Built around the 180-kilometer bike leg that defines Ironman racing, HED designed this wheel with a singular mission — maximum aerodynamic performance from a rear wheel that doesn’t sacrifice real-world handling. The result is a deep-section carbon\/alloy disc brake wheel that delivers elite triathlon speed in a package that’s hand-built in Minnesota and proven on the Kona Queen K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHED has been building performance wheels since 1984, and the Jet 180 represents the company’s answer to a specific question: how do you make the fastest non-disc rear wheel possible without compromising the control that wind-swept triathlon courses demand? The answer is a 32.5mm fairing at its widest point — a profile that cuts cleanly through the air while maintaining composure when crosswinds hit. Mounted to a 12x142mm thru-axle and paired with a centerlock disc brake, the Jet 180 disc version gives you the stopping power and wheel stability that modern triathlon bikes are designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is equally purposeful. Bladed, straight-pull spokes transmit power cleanly and resist aerodynamic drag. The 21mm internal rim width supports modern tubeless tire setups, accepting clincher and tubeless configurations up to 80 psi. Three freehub options — Shimano HG11, SRAM XDR, and Campagnolo N3W — make the Jet 180 adaptable across the full spectrum of current high-performance groupsets. Each wheel is hand-built at HED’s facility in Roseville, Minnesota and backed by a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRace-developed aero profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 32.5mm fairing width and deep-section carbon construction minimize aerodynamic drag over long distances without the crosswind unpredictability of a full disc wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubeless-ready 21mm internal width\u003c\/strong\u003e — The wide profile supports modern 25–32c tires at lower pressures for better rolling efficiency, while the 80 psi maximum accommodates traditional clinchers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc brake stability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Paired with a 12x142mm thru-axle and centerlock disc mount, the Jet 180 delivers consistent braking performance in all conditions and eliminates the wheel flex that can occur with rim brake systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBladed straight-pull spokes\u003c\/strong\u003e — More aerodynamic than round-section spokes and more durable than j-bend designs, straight-pull construction removes the elbow failure point for long-term reliability across training and racing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal drivetrain compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — Three freehub options (Shimano HG11, SRAM XDR, Campagnolo N3W) ensure the Jet 180 pairs with virtually every current high-performance groupset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican hand-built quality\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each Jet 180 is assembled by HED’s team in Minnesota, where four decades of wheel-building expertise go into every spoke tension and every true.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HED Jet 180 Disc Brake Rear Wheel is built for triathletes who are serious about their bike split. At $1,900, it’s a meaningful investment — but one that buys a hand-built, disc-specific triathlon rear wheel with deep-section aerodynamics and race pedigree earned on the Kona course. 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Since 1984, HED has been handbuilding performance wheels out of their facility in Roseville, Minnesota, and the Jet 180 represents decades of aerodynamic research distilled into a single rear wheel for the athlete who demands every possible advantage without a full disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case for non-disc triathlon wheels is more nuanced than it might appear. Disc wheels are banned in some triathlon events and conditions, and their handling in unpredictable crosswinds can test even experienced riders. The Jet 180 was designed to close that gap — delivering deep-section aerodynamics without the handling liability of a true disc, so you keep your confidence when the wind shifts direction across an exposed causeway or open desert highway. HED describes it as their Kona record-holder: a wheel trusted by top triathletes at the Ironman World Championship precisely because it delivers speed where it counts without demanding perfect conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction combines a carbon aero fairing with an aluminum braking surface — a deliberate choice that solves a real problem. Carbon rim brakes can generate significant heat during extended descents, which affects brake modulation and tire integrity over a long bike leg. By pairing the carbon fairing with an alloy brake track, the Jet 180 delivers the aerodynamic depth riders want without the thermal concerns that come with all-carbon brake surfaces. The result is a wheel that performs reliably across the varied terrain and long durations that define iron-distance racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Jet 180 is laced with Sapim CX-Ray bladed spokes on a 24-spoke pattern, built onto the HED Pro 5-pawl hub. CX-Ray spokes are cold-worked to maximize tensile strength while the bladed profile reduces aerodynamic drag — a detail that matters when you're deep into a long bike leg and every watt counts. The HED Pro hub provides reliable, low-maintenance engagement and is available with either a Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehub body. The 21mm internal rim width accommodates modern tire sizing and supports tubeless setup right out of the box — HED installs the tape at the factory and includes a tubeless valve and quick-release skewer with every wheel. The 25mm external width and 32.5mm maximum fairing width complete an aerodynamic profile optimized for the speed-over-distance demands of triathlon racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1,258 grams, this isn't the lightest option in the HED lineup, but weight has never been the primary design brief here. The Jet 180 was built to go fast over 180 kilometers, not to minimize grams on a scale. Every decision — spoke selection, hub design, rim geometry — was made in service of that goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-section aero fairing for non-disc speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e The carbon fairing and 32.5mm maximum width reduce drag at the rear wheel — one of the highest-return aero investments on a triathlon bike — without the handling demands of a full disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\/alloy hybrid construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The alloy brake track eliminates heat buildup concerns during long descents while the carbon fairing delivers the aerodynamic depth of a deep-section wheel, giving you reliable brake modulation for the duration of a full-distance race.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubeless-ready from the factory:\u003c\/strong\u003e HED applies tubeless tape before the wheel ships, streamlining setup and ensuring correct installation from the start. 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It delivers genuine aerodynamic performance without asking you to give up the consistent, predictable braking behavior rim brake riders depend on — no heat sensitivity, no temperature-dependent pad compounds, no anxiety on fast descents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hybrid alloy\/carbon construction is central to what makes the Jet architecture work. The alloy braking track provides a stable, temperature-consistent surface that performs identically in summer heat and October rain, while the carbon fairing shapes airflow around the rim in ways a flat alloy profile simply cannot replicate. HED has been refining this construction for three decades, and the current RC4 Black is built to contemporary standards: a 21mm internal rim width — a measurement HED standardized on as far back as 2014, well ahead of where the rest of the industry eventually landed — paired with a 25mm external width that creates a smooth shoulder transition from tire to rim. That profile optimizes the tire's installed shape for lower rolling resistance and improved lateral stability, particularly noticeable at higher cornering speeds where a narrow rim causes the tire to balloon into an undesirable shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the RC4 Black apart from both standard alloy wheelsets and full-carbon rim brake alternatives is HED's Turbine Braking Technology. The all-black braking surface uses a patented textured, machined pattern that increases grip between pad and rim in both wet and dry conditions. In dry conditions, the texture translates to more stopping power with significantly less lever effort — the difference between precise, modulated braking and clamping as hard as you can. In the wet, the textured geometry actively channels water away from the braking surface, maintaining pad contact where smooth alloy rims would hydroplane and pure carbon braking tracks lose bite. Riders who have dealt with the spongy, delayed feel of carbon rim braking in rain will find the RC4 Black a qualitative improvement, not a marginal one. It's the core reason the Black series exists, and it changes the calculus on what rim brake performance looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach wheel is hand-built at HED's facility in Roseville. The front uses a HED Sonic 515 hub laced radially with 18 straight-pull bladed spokes, weighing 700g — a focused build that minimizes rotational weight and responds cleanly to steering input. The rear Sonic 545 hub uses 24 J-bend bladed spokes in a 2-cross pattern at 905g, bringing total wheelset weight to 1,605g. Both hubs run sealed radial bearings, and the rear freehub is available in Shimano HG or SRAM XDR. Tubeless tape comes pre-applied from the factory with a maximum recommended pressure of 80 psi, and the set ships with valve extenders and quick-release skewers — everything needed to mount a tubeless setup without additional hardware. The combination of lower running pressure and a tubeless-specific tire that the 21mm internal width enables is particularly effective at smoothing out rough chip-seal and worn road surfaces without adding perceptible weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt $1,800, the Jet RC4 Black occupies the most practical position in the Jet Black lineup. Its shallower profile compared to the RC6 and RC9 options makes it genuinely versatile — manageable in crosswinds, comfortable across long days in the saddle, and effective on climbing days where the deeper sections would work against you. That makes it the right choice for riders who want a single wheelset covering road races, sportives, and regular training miles rather than a wheel optimized for flat, calm conditions only. For any rim brake road bike, these wheels represent a meaningful upgrade that doesn't require a new frameset or a change in braking system. 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It is built for riders who want genuine aero performance and are not looking to abandon their rim brake setup to get it. At $1,800, the RC6 Black sits at the top of HED's rim brake offering, and it earns that position through three decades of refinement in the Jet series, not a recent redesign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe rim uses HED's carbon\/alloy hybrid construction: an alloy base with a carbon aero fairing bonded over it. That combination delivers a 60mm deep-section profile while retaining an alloy brake track — which matters more than it might initially seem. HED applies their \u003cstrong\u003eTurbine Braking Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e to that surface: a textured, all-black alloy track engineered to improve brake response in both wet and dry conditions. In the dry, the textured finish reduces the lever effort needed to achieve the same stopping power. In wet conditions, it maintains grip where a smooth surface would fade. Beyond weather performance, the alloy brake track eliminates two concerns associated with full carbon rims: heat buildup on long descents and the need for specific carbon-compatible brake pads. Standard brake pads work fine on the RC6 Black, which makes it a practical choice for training as much as for race day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDepth, Width, and Tubeless Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAt 60mm deep, the RC6 sits between HED's 38mm RC4 and 90mm RC9 in the Jet Black rim brake lineup. It is deep enough to deliver a clear aerodynamic advantage over shallower wheels on open, flat roads and in triathlon — and composed enough in crosswinds that it does not demand a pilot's attention every time conditions shift. The 21mm internal rim width, which HED standardized across the Jet series in 2014, accommodates both clincher and tubeless tire setups and pairs well with modern 25–32mm tires without the turbulence at the tire-to-rim transition that narrower rims produce. Set up tubeless and you can run lower pressures than a clincher allows, which adds compliance over rough or variable pavement — a meaningful improvement over long road rides and triathlon courses alike. Tubeless tape is applied at the factory; valve extenders and quick-release skewers are included in the box. Maximum recommended tire pressure is 80 psi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHubs, Spokes, and the HED Build Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHED has been hand-building wheels in Roseville, Minnesota since 1984. Every RC6 Black wheelset goes through that same facility. The front wheel uses a HED Sonic 515 hub with 6900 2rs radial bearings, laced radially with 18 bladed straight-pull spokes. The rear runs a HED Sonic 545 hub with 6902 2rs radial bearings and 24 bladed J-bend spokes in a 2x cross pattern. Total wheelset weight is 1,795g. Freehub options cover Shimano HG for Shimano and SRAM 11-speed systems and SRAM XDR for current SRAM AXS drivetrains. HED backs every wheelset with a 5-year warranty — which, given that riders have reported decades of reliable use out of earlier Jet generations, reflects confidence in the construction rather than just a standard policy line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFor the rider on a rim brake road or triathlon bike, the RC6 Black addresses an increasingly specific need. As the broader wheel market has shifted toward disc brake compatibility, well-developed rim brake options at this depth have become harder to find. HED has kept the Jet RC Black series current and competitive. Whether the plan is a triathlon, a road race where a 60mm rim is the right call for the course, or a straightforward upgrade from the stock aluminum wheels that shipped with the bike, the RC6 Black delivers aerodynamic depth, braking confidence, and hand-built construction quality backed by a company that has been producing this category of wheel longer than most of its competitors have existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":44652322029612,"sku":"J6-4314121-WS","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XDR Driver","offer_id":44652322062380,"sku":"J6-4314123-WS","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-jet-rc6-black-rim-brake-tubeless-wheelset-9259436.jpg?v=1771293008"},{"product_id":"hed-jet-rc4-performance-rim-brake-tubeless-wheelset","title":"HED Jet RC4 Performance Rim Brake Tubeless Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Jet RC4 Performance Rim Brake Tubeless Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is the shallowest, lightest option in HED's Jet RC Performance lineup, built for riders who still run rim-brake road bikes and want a genuine aero and stiffness upgrade without switching brake systems entirely. At a 38mm rim depth, it's positioned as the all-rounder of the RC family, sitting below the 60mm RC6 and 90mm RC9 options — deep enough to pick up a real aerodynamic benefit on flat and rolling roads, but shallow enough to stay light, responsive, and stable in crosswinds on an exposed climb or descent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHED has been building wide rims longer than most of the industry has been talking about them: the company pioneered the wide rim movement back in 2007 with the original Jet Plus at a 21mm internal width, and the Jet RC4 carries that same 21mm internal, 25mm external rim profile forward. That width shapes tubeless and clincher tires into a rounder, more supported profile, which improves cornering grip and lets riders run somewhat lower pressures for comfort without the tire feeling unsupported at the sidewall. The rim uses a hooked bead rather than a hookless design, which keeps it compatible with a wider range of tire and tube setups — a detail that matters for riders who aren't exclusively running the latest tubeless-specific tires, and the rim is rated to a maximum 80 psi, in line with modern tubeless road pressures rather than older high-pressure clincher setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of the Jet RC4, and the rest of the Jet RC Performance series, is the hybrid construction: a carbon aero fairing bonded over an alloy brake track. Full-carbon rim brake wheels have a well-documented weakness — braking heat can soften resin and, on long descents, degrade braking performance right when you need it most. HED's approach sidesteps that problem entirely by keeping the actual braking surface alloy, so pad contact and heat dissipation behave like a traditional aluminum rim while the carbon fairing around it does the aerodynamic work. For a rider who wants aero gains but isn't willing to gamble on carbon braking performance in the mountains or in the wet, that's a meaningful trade-off in HED's favor, and it's the reason these wheels still show up under riders doing real racing and high-mileage training rather than just casual group rides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wheel spins on HED's Sonic hubs with sealed cartridge bearings, laced with 18 spokes up front and 24 in the rear — a lower front spoke count that trims weight and drag where the wheel carries less load, paired with a sturdier rear lacing built to handle drivetrain torque and braking forces. The complete wheelset comes in at approximately 1,605 grams, respectable for a wheel that's still carrying an alloy brake track rather than a full-carbon layup, and hub bodies are available for either Shimano HG or SRAM XDR cassettes, so the wheelset fits into most existing rim-brake road drivetrains without forcing a cassette swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of this is still handbuilt in the USA at HED's Roseville, Minnesota facility, a detail that matters to riders who care about how and where their wheels are actually assembled rather than just where the brand is headquartered. It's the kind of manufacturing pedigree that shows up less in any single spec and more in how consistently the wheel holds true over time and how it's supported if something ever needs attention down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the road, the combination of a 38mm depth and 21mm internal width gives the Jet RC4 a ride feel that favors quick acceleration and predictable handling over outright top-end aero gains — it responds well out of a group ride sprint and doesn't fight you in a crosswind the way a deeper rim can. This is a wheelset for riders holding onto a rim-brake road bike they have no intention of replacing, but who want a real step up in speed and stiffness over stock aluminum wheels. 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Where the deeper TC6 and TC9 versions are built around pursuit and time trial speed, the TC4's shallower profile is close enough to a flat track wheel that riders can use one wheelset for both training and racing without switching setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHED builds the rim as a hybrid, an alloy rim base with a carbon aero fairing bonded to it, hooked for tire retention. That construction gives the wheel carbon's aero shaping at speed while keeping the reliability and predictable behavior of an alloy braking and structural surface, an approach HED carries over directly from its road Jet lineup rather than engineering something track-specific from scratch. The wheelset ships standard without a brake track, since it's built for fixed-gear track use and isn't compatible with rim brakes in that configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower transfer runs through HED's own track hub, a bolt-on design with a stout shell and high flanges that shorten spoke length and reduce flex under hard acceleration or a full-gas sprint, exactly where a track wheel is most likely to feel soft if it's underbuilt. The hub uses 6001-size stainless bearings, larger than what most track hubs run, which keeps rolling resistance low and lets the wheel spin freely under sustained load. Spokes are Sapim CX-Ray J-bend, laced in a 2-cross pattern for a stiff, direct connection between hub and rim. The front axle is a 9x1 100mm threaded fitting and the rear a 10x1 120mm threaded fitting, with 1.37-inch x 24tpi cog threading for a single fixed sprocket. Max tire pressure is rated to 80 psi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Jet Track wheel is hand-laced and trued at HED's Roseville, Minnesota facility, the same build process the company has used since 1984, and it's backed by HED's 5-year warranty. One practical note worth knowing: HED specifically advises against hanging a bike equipped with Jet wheels from ceiling or wall hooks, since it can damage the carbon fairing in a way that isn't covered under warranty. For a track cyclist who wants a single wheelset that handles both hard training days and race day without the added weight or twitchiness of a deeper rim, the Jet TC4 covers that range well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44652323504172,"sku":"J4-4135124-WS","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-jet-tc4-track-wheelset-8154682.jpg?v=1771293007"},{"product_id":"hed-jet-tc6-track-wheelset","title":"HED Jet TC6 Track Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Jet TC6 Track Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is a purpose-built velodrome wheel, part of HED's Jet Track Series and built around the same 60mm-deep TC6 rim profile HED uses on its road and triathlon wheels. This version, though, drops the rim brake track entirely — it's built for fixed-gear track bikes where the wheel itself is the only spinning part that matters, and there's no caliper to clear. HED hand-builds the Jet Track Series at its factory in Roseville, Minnesota, the same facility that's assembled HED wheels since 1984, and the TC6 depth sits in the middle of the Jet Track lineup between the shallower TC4 (38mm) and the deeper TC9 (90mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim itself is HED's alloy-with-carbon-fairing construction — an aluminum structure wrapped in a carbon aero shell rather than a full carbon layup, which is how HED keeps the rim stiff and impact-resistant for velodrome use while still getting the aerodynamic benefit of a deep-section shape. The rim is hooked rather than hookless, and HED caps tire pressure at 80 psi max on this wheelset. HED is direct about one limitation: this configuration is not rim-brake compatible, since it skips the brake track entirely — a deliberate tradeoff for a wheel built exclusively for the track rather than a road or trainer setup that might need to stop with a caliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHED builds the Jet Track Series around its own Track hub rather than an adapted road hub, using threaded axles rather than thru-axles or quick releases — a 9x1 100mm threaded front axle and a 10x1 120mm threaded rear axle, both running 6001 stainless bearings. The rear hub uses standard single-side fixed cog threading at 1.37\"x24tpi, and riders will need to source their own lockring separately, since HED doesn't include one with the wheelset. Despite the rim's black finish, HED ships these wheels with silver hubs, which is worth knowing before assuming an all-black build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpokes are Sapim CX-Ray, a bladed J-bend spoke widely used across HED's Jet lineup, laced in a 2-cross pattern rather than radial — a build choice that trades a small amount of aerodynamic cleanliness for a stronger, more durable wheel under the repeated hard accelerations track sprinting and pursuit racing put through a wheel. HED laces and trues every wheelset by hand in its Minnesota assembly room rather than outsourcing the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $1,600.00, the HED Jet TC6 Track Wheelset is built for a rider who's racing or training on the velodrome and wants a deep, aero rim without the added weight and complexity of a road-oriented disc or rim-brake wheel. It ships in a black rim finish with silver hubs, and it's a straightforward choice for a track cyclist who already knows their preferred rim depth and just needs a well-built, US-assembled wheelset to race on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44652324159532,"sku":"J6-4135124-WS","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-jet-tc6-track-wheelset-3717929.jpg?v=1771293007"}],"url":"https:\/\/ricycles.com\/collections\/hed-wheels.oembed","provider":"RA Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}