Hunts latest 5AM Limitless aero wheels reshape their fastest aerodynamically-optimized Limitless carbon road wheelset with front- & rear-specific rims designed to go faster with modern 28-30mm wide tires. And go fast they do. Hunts wind tunnel aerodynamics testing shows significant drag reduction from 1.7-4.4W vs. the top aero wheels from DT, ENVE, Roval, Scope & Reserve. Plus, real-world aero road tests showed even bigger gains!But while aerodynamics drives their rim shapes, its the integrated system engineering approach that Hunt took with this project that keeps total wheelset weight so low. Leveraging a lighter rear rim, UD carbon spokes, and titanium hardware, Hunt keeps the 5AM Limitless wheels to just 1212g for the pair wildly light for a 58mm/55mm deep aero wheelset!Hunt 5AM Limitless ultralight aero wheels with carbon spokesHunt says their new 5AM Limitless Ti_UD Carbon Spoke aero road wheels are best suited for high speed racing environments on flat and rolling courses. (All photos/Hunt)But at 1212g, these aerodynamic wheels are lighter than many climbers wheels, making for some seriously fast all-rounders.Where does the early morning name come from? Since their first Limitless wheels in 2019, Hunt has looked at aero wheel design from a more holistic approach. More than an aero rim combined with aero components, or even a single aero wheel, Hunt has developed their Limitless R&D process into what they describe as a 5-stage process:First, CFD development. Then, they go through three aero optimization steps in the GST & Silverstone wind tunnels: initially, single wheel-only wind tunnel tests to validate CFD data; next, wheel in bike testing to confirm wind interaction between wheel, fork & frame; and last, wind tunnel testing with a real pedaling rider to better approximate real riding conditions. Finally, Hunt validates their new wheels in real-world outdoor test riding using sensor-based aerodynamic testing with AeroSensor a key step they say quantifies rotational drag impacts accurately, showing the impressive reduction achieve[d] through reduced front wheel spoke count and hidden spoke nipples.As for the AM, that comes from the different Aero Maximised rim profilesfront & rear.Whats actually new?At the core of the new Hunt 5AM Limitless wheels are two completely different rims with the same 23mm hooked tubeless inner width. The front is 58mm deep x 34.5mm external with Hunts patented Limitless aero shape to keep airflow attached at higher yaw angles so you get controllable handling & stability, even when racing in challenging wind conditions. Plus, their special low-density polymer filler, which lets them build the rim out wide like that, without adding a lot of extra weight. The rear wheel is shallower at 55mm deep, and just 30mm external, where it cuts through already choppy air, allowing Hunt to save weight on the pair. By building the new 5AM Limitless wheels with high tensile strength, aero-bladed Vonoa Ti_UD carbon spokes (and internal nipples), Hunt was able to further reduce weight and spoke count. They needed just 15 carbon spokes up front & only 18 in the back wheel, shaving grams and smoothing airflow compared to conventionally-spoked wheels.How much faster are the new Hunt 5AM Limitless wheels?Hunt is quite transparent in their aerodynamic testing, both sharing the test protocols they used and then sharing their results in publicly available white papers.Read the full in-depth whitepaper, here.Wind tunnel testing shows the system4.35 watts fasterthan ENVE 4.5 Pro, and faster than Roval Rapide Sprint and Scope Artech 6 wheels with 30mm tyres. in the Silverstone wind tunnelOutdoor testing shows up to an8.5-watt advantageover Zipp 404 Firecrest, and a 5.9-watt advantage over the Scope Artech 6 with 30mm tyres. on the Dunsfold runway, with Dr. Barnaby Garrood at AeroSensorTech detailsaerodynamic carbon rims made from a mix of T700, T800 & T1000 UD carbon fibersplus low-density high-mod Mitsubishi Pyrofil HR 40 12M fiber filler in the front rim58mm deep x 34.5mm wide front wheel 55mm deep x 30mm wide rear wheel23mm internal hooked tubeless carbon rims, front & rearhigh-gloss finish for easy cleaning15 front &18 rear Ti_UD Vonoa aero bladed carbon spokes with 6AL-4V titanium hardwareCNC-machined 7075-T6 Hunt Chase SLC centerlock disc brake hubs48T, 7.5 engagement H_Ratchet DBL freehubsealed stainless steel or hybrid (ceramic balls + stainless races) CeramicSpeed bearings optimized aerodynamics for 28mm-30mm tiresETRTO compatible with 28-50mm tires, tubeless or clincher1212g claimed wheelset weightUCI approvedHunt 5AM Limitless aero wheel Pricing, options & availabilityHunts new super-fast, ultralight aero carbon 5AM Limitless Ti_UD Carbon Spoke wheels are available to pre-order now in two configurations. With premium stainless steel bearings a set of wheels will cost you 1999 / $2599 / 2349. Or if you upgrade to lower-friction (unreleased) hybrid CeramicSpeed bearings, the 5AM Limitless wheels sell for 2489 / $3199 / 2899.These are the fastest wheels Hunt has ever made, but youll have to wait until the second half of May (about six weeks from now) to ride them. Pre-order now and pay either a hundred bucks to lock in your wheelset, or pay now in full. And theyll be in stock in Hunts UK, US & EU distribution centers in the second half of next month.HuntBikeWheels.comThe post Wake Up Early, Go Fast on Ultralight Hunt 5AM Limitless Aero Wheels with Carbon Spokes appeared first on Bikerumor.

UPDATED April 10, 2026 BY Guest Author IN Tour d'Afrique 1 comment The Sheltering DesertMasoud Riyazati is the Content Creator on the 2026 Tour dAfrique Cycling Expedition.How does it feel to wake up and have about an inch of sand in your tent, on your skin, and even some in your teeth? Dont get me wrong. This is not a complaint. You sleep under millions of stars. You wake up to the most glorious sunrise. And then you have to shake the sand off your body and your tent. This is the Namib Desert..We have had an unbelievable experience since entering Namibia. Unpredictable weather with extreme rainfall and strong winds. Flooded roads that are usually supposed to be dry. This kind of weather is very unusual here. For example, the day we wanted to see Deadvlei, a place known for its ancient dead trees surrounded by bright orange sand dunes, the road was flooded in a way that made it impossible to reach. Our rest day in Sesriem was its own adventure. The whole night, sleeping in our tents, it felt like they might fly into the sky at any moment because of the extreme wind. When we woke up, the sand had covered everything.And when you think, well, Im going to clean this and go ahead with my day, the rain starts. But not just any kind of rain. The wild African rain, where the sand turns into mud, getting into everything. You see everyone running in a frenzy, trying to save their equipment. When its all over, you stand there, look around, and ask yourself: Why am I here?I think whatever we had experienced so far on this Tour dAfrique was a kind of training, preparing us for this, for Namibia and its otherworldly desert.Riding through the Namib Desert, I couldnt help but think of The Sheltering Desert, a 1957 memoir by the German geologist Henno Martin, who hid in the desert to avoid internment during World War II. There is a connection between his story and ours. Survival, adaptation, endurance. But there is also a contrast. He was here to escape something.But why are we here?I look around and see people in sweat-soaked jerseys, sunburned skin, and red marks from mosquito bites. People who most likely had comfortable lives back home, far from this kind of discomfort. That curiosity led me to ask riders a simple question: Why are you here?Usually, they pause. They look into the distance before answering. For many, it is about experiencing this continent firsthand. Learning something about Africa. Discovering new places, new perspectives. But for some, the answer goes deeper.Gijs and LoesGijs gave me an answer I did not expect. I share it with his permission. He told me that he and his wife always wanted children, but that it would not happen for them. So they asked themselves a different question: What else can life be?They came here to fill that emptiness. Not by escaping it, but by transforming it.Through cycling.Through people.Through challenge.His answer made it clear that some of us are here to confront our limits, and what better place than a desert for that?The desert is an unforgiving landscape. It strips you down to your bare essentials and teaches you the meaning of resilience. The temperature fluctuates drastically. The terrain is harsh, and each surface has its own character. Endless gravel roads burn your eyes after hours of riding. Corrugations test your patience, and each mile leaves a visible trace on your body. Some days the road resists you, forcing your legs to push harder and your body to endure more. Other days, with a tailwind, it feels as if the desert itself is guiding you forward. Here, adaptation becomes your language. By now, we have learned to camp wild, ration water, shower cold with a small bucket, and accept mosquitoes as part of daily life.But at the same time, the desert offers something rare:space, silence, and clarity.Out here, you do not just ride through the desert. You become part of it. Cycling allows you to feel the history of the land beneath you.The Namib Desert is one step before we reach our final point. The end of Tour dAfrique in Cape Town, where we can look at each other and say: we did it. But not yet. For now, we stay focused on the road.There are still a couple of weeks ahead, and the final stretch of any TDA tour is always the most emotional. Every morning and every night, you feel it. We are getting closer to the end. And that is a strange feeling.You think about home. Your family, your garden, your coffee, your food, your favorite places, the simple things you miss. But at the same time, you know that going back means this will end. To understand what that truly feels like, we have to wait a little longer.RELATEDTOURTour d'Afrique The trans-African crossing from Cairo to Cape Town has long been one of the worlds epic journeys and an iconic goal for global adventurers. Over... Related Posts:Leave a Comment for "The Sheltering Desert" Cancel reply

The build-up to Paris-Roubaix 2026 has been dominated by the expected duel between Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel, but the Slovenian challenge to the defending champion does not rest on one rider alone. For Matej Mohoric, this race carries a significance that goes beyond form or results. Spe...

Sweet Protections new Tucker III 2Vi Mips aero road helmet made its World Tour debut during the 2025 Tour de France, when Jonas Abrahamsen of the Uno-X Mobility Cycling Team rode it to a stage victory. Since then, it has continued to be refined and shaped into the brands most advanced aerodynamic road bike helmet yet (other than the Redeemer TT Helmet, of course). Now, the helmet that has been engineered for speed and designed to take the lead is finally available for purchase.According to the brand, the Tucker III 2Vi Mips combines cutting-edge aerodynamic engineering, lightweight construction, and race-validated safety technology. Emphasizing safety, comfort, and speed, this specifically designed helmet is for going fast while conserving energy and enhancing overall performance when breaking away from the pack. Lets check it out.Tucker III 2Vi MIPS DetailsAccording to Sweet Protection, the new Tucker III 2Vi Mips aero helmet was developed in collaboration with the Uno-X Cycling Mobility Team, along with engineering expertise from Formula 1 aerodynamicist Kyle Forster. As such, every detail of the helmet has been aerodynamically optimized to reduce drag, with extensive wind-tunnel testing and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis.With a generally smooth outer shell, aero sculpting at the rear, and slightly chamfered vent edges to reduce turbulence, Sweet Protection says the Tucker III is designed to perform in aggressive riding positions at speeds between 45 and 50 km/h. The brand states that the Tucker III reduces aerodynamic drag by up to 10 watts at race speed compared to its Falconer Aero 2Vi Mips road helmet.At the same time, it delivers outstanding ventilation with optimized front vents, an advanced internal airflow structure, and a rear duct that efficiently expels fast-moving air. According to Sweet Protection, the Tucker III improves ventilation by 150% over its predecessor, which is quite significant. By balancing aerodynamics and ventilation, the brand hopes to enhance comfort and temperature regulation during intense efforts.The Tucker III 2Vi Mips includes the brands signature 360 Occigrip fit system for optimized comfort, stability, and on-the-fly adjustability, plus its ponytail compatible. Sweet also added ports with eyewear grippers to stash your shades on the helmet, and they even include snap-on covers to close them up to maintain aerodynamics on race day.The Tucker III 2Vi Mips incorporates the brands signature 2Vi helmet safety technology. This is a holistic approach that includes Mips Air Node integrated into the helmet padding, plus internal Impact Shields, which refer to different densities of foam added to the corners of the helmet for impact protection. It carries CE EN 1078 (EU) and CPSC 1203 (US) certifications, but it has not been tested or rated by Virginia Tech yet.Like most aero road helmets, the Tucker III 2Vi Mips isnt the lightest around. But with a claimed weight of 320 grams (M/L), Sweet says that it is 10% lighter than its predecessor, making it competitive amongst other aero lids.Tucker III 2Vi Mips Features and Specs2Vi Technology Platform enhances performance and comfort with the Mips Air Node Safety System for effective protection against rotational forces360 Occigrip Fit System offers a snug, secure fit with on-the-fly height and width adjustmentsIntegrated eyewear grippers are designed to work seamlessly with Sweet Protection eyewear for easy storage and accessSnap-On Aerocovers to close the grippers and further reduce dragOptimized for breakaway, solo efforts, and sprints with a tailored design for maximum efficiency in critical riding scenariosComplex internal ventilation structure4-Shell ConstructionFront and back Impact Shields for increased protection performanceComfort pads allow for easy adjustments to ensure personalized comfort during long ridesRounded vents are designed to reduce airflow turbulence and enhance aerodynamic performance320g (size M/L)Available sizes: S/M (53-56cm), M/L (56-59cm), L/XL (59-61cm)Colors: Bronco White, Burnt Brown, Light Lilac, Matte Black, Satin White AvailabilityThe new Tucker III 2Vi MIPS is available now. You can learn more or buy one on the brands website, your local Sweet Protection dealer, or your favorite online retailer.sweetprotection.comThe post Sweet Protection Adds New Tucker III 2Vi Mips Aero Road Helmet to Its Lineup appeared first on Bikerumor.

WTB has been making a wide range of bike saddles for many years. From longstanding favorites like the Volt, Rocket, and Silverado, to newer models like the Gravelier, Solano, and Solano SL, WTBs saddles have been and continue to be popular both as OEM specs and aftermarket purchases. And with all of those options, WTB knows that finding the perfect saddle can often be a frustrating process of trial and error. In an effort to make saddle selection more intuitive, WTB has updated its Fit Right System.The driving force behind the Fit Right update was WTBs Sean Madsen, who is also responsible for modernizing popular favorites like the Volt and Silverado, and introducing some of the latest models, including the Solano and Gravelier. According to WTB, Seans approach to design recognizes that how a rider uses their bike is equally important as their physiology. Now, in addition to sit bone width, the redesigned Fit Right system also considers body mechanics, riding style, and ride duration to generate model-specific saddle recommendations.WTB makes a range of saddles in varying shapes, profiles, and widths, and Fit Right aims to make it easier to find the right one.Not only do riders come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but how each rider uses their bike is unique. This is why saddles are so personal your friends saddle probably wont work for you. Sit bone width is an important factor, but so is the riders flexibility, stability, as well as the duration and intensity of their rides. Having a breadth of shapes available that are tailored to how different riders interact with the saddle and how they use their bikes is key. Sean Madsen, Senior Category Product Manager.WTB Fit Right SystemSo, sit bone width is obviously still a very important factor that plays a large role in comfort, but the updated Fit Right System aims to go beyond that measurement. By including factors such as the type of riding, duration, intensity, body flexibility, and core strength, WTB believes it can more accurately provide recommendations from its range of saddles.The Fit Right System prompts you to answer several questions to narrow down the saddle options.Heres what WTB has to say about its updated Fit Right System:Solving a Fundamental ProblemFit Right addresses a simple reality. Humans werent designed to sit on bike saddles. A large portion of body mass is supported on a relatively small contact area, and without proper support, discomfort and in some cases health issues can follow. The solution is supporting the riders weight on bone rather than soft tissue. Sit bones can adapt to bear our load, whereas soft tissue cannot. But just like shoe sizing, sit bone width varies from rider to rider, making correct measurement critical.Fit Goes Beyond WidthWhile sit bone support is essential, WTB emphasizes that saddle fit is influenced by more than anatomy alone. Rider flexibility, core stability, and riding style all affect how a riders pelvis interacts with a saddle. Flexibility influences pelvic rotation, core stability affects how long a rider can maintain position before fatigue alters posture, and ride duration & intensity influence padding needs and support preferences. Fit Right factors in these dynamics to guide riders toward appropriate saddle shapes and profiles.Designed for Riders at Every LevelFit Right does not frame flexibility or stability limitations as barriers. Even top-level professional riders can have restricted mobility. The key is matching saddle design to the rider, not the other way around. By combining lab testing, rider data, and years of saddle development, WTB aims to make finding the right saddle more approachable, more precise, and less reliant on trial and error.With the updated Fit Right System, choosing from the many WTB saddles should be easier than ever.Get Your Fit RightWTBs new Fit Right System is already live on the brands website, along with other saddle fit and positioning resources. This includes a description and video tutorial about how to measure your sit bone width (if you dont already know it). Theres also a page detailing all of the science behind Fit Right, which is quite informative if youre interested in nerding out.I tried the updated Fit Right System, and it steered me toward the Solano Wide and Silverado Medium, both of which Ive ridden recently on test bikes and got along with quite well. In fact, Id say that the Solano is my current favorite saddle for mountain biking.Regardless, if youre looking for a new saddle, WTBs new Fit Right System could be very useful in getting it right the first time. And theyve got a 90-day fit guarantee, just in case its not the right fit. Check it out at: wtb.comThe post WTB Aims to Make Finding the Perfect Saddle Easier with Updated Fit Right System appeared first on Bikerumor.

With two main and two shadow favourites, the cards ahead of 2026 Paris-Roubaix are already distributed. And, unfortunately for Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, the German team holds none of the trump cards. But that doesn't mean that they're without a chance at a nice result, just that their leaders wil...

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Colorado-based Moots Cycles is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a gorgeous special edition finish. The unique finish features exposed and anodized titanium, highlighting the natural character of the frame material. But most notably, it is how much exposed titanium you dont see thanks to the black Cerakote finish. Moots has been handcrafting titanium bikes since 1981, and is offering this limited edition finish across its entire bike line as a way to mark almost half a century of frame building.(Photos / Moots Cycles)The 45th anniversary bikes feature a distinctive black Cerakote finish over most of the frame. With the strategic areas of titanium exposed, this creates a clean, purposeful look. The Black Cerakote finish matches the titanium frames durability and corrosion-free properties. For the exposed titanium sections and anodized accents, customers can choose between pink and bronze accent colors.You know I love an understated aesthetic when it comes to bicycles. So to me, the coolest thing about the new limited finish is the vintage-inspired wordmark and custom anniversary emblem that reference the companys history. Moots arent cheap, and neither is this finish. The finish adds an additional $1,200 over base pricing. This positions it as even more of a premium option alongside Moots other specialty finishes. As mentioned before, the anniversary treatment is available on frames across their gravel, road, and mountain bike categories.If you dont want to splurge for the 45th Anniversary Custom Finish, its OK, youll still get something to commemorate the occasion. Every Moots frame sold in 2026 will automatically include a celebratory 45th anniversary emblem on the seat tube.And if neither the 45th Anniversary finish nor the 45th anniversary emblem floats your boat, you can opt out and go for the standard Mr. Moots logo instead. For more details and to get your order started, hit the link below.Moots.comThe post Moots Celebrates 45 Years with Beautiful New Black Cerakote Finish appeared first on Bikerumor.