Wide, light and fast, the 5AM Gravel Limitless Ti_UD sees HUNT push gravel wheel design forward, with a front rim almost as wide as the tire it carries, carbon spokes and ceramic bearings. Brand-new yet already race-proven, it sets out to show where gravel wheels are heading. The question is whether that vision is enough to win our big gravel wheel group test.This wheelset was tested as part of our big 2026 gravel wheel group test you can find an overview of all the wheels on test here.HUNT 5AM Gravel Limitless Ti_UD | 1,335 g | 3,299 | Manufacturer websiteFounded in West Sussex in 2015, HUNT have become one of the wheel markets fastest-rising names in little more than a decade. The 5AM Gravel Limitless marks the British brands new gravel racing range, and although deliveries wont begin until December 2026, HUNT say it already has an impressive season behind it: victory at Gravel Mxico and podium finishes at Unbound, SBT GRVL and the US Gravel Nationals. Its racing concept centers on aerodynamic efficiency, pairing a deep, exceptionally wide front rim with a narrower rear.Early Bird The HUNT Carbon Gravel Wheelset in DetailExtreme width and low weight rarely go together, but the HUNT 5AM Gravel Limitless Ti_UD combines both. Its front rim measures 54 mm deep and a remarkable 45 mm wide, yet at 1,335 g on our scales, its among the lightest wheelsets in the test. The secret is HUNTs Limitless technology, which sandwiches a polymer core between layers of carbon to build width without unnecessary weight. The rear rim is more conventional, at 49 mm deep and 38 mm wide. Both are hookless with a 27 mm internal width, and our 45 mm Continental Competition control tire measures 46.0 mm at the front and 45.9 mm at the rear.Broad shoulders With 45 mm external width, the front rim is almost perfectly flush with the tire.Limitless A polymer core sandwiched between carbon layers is designed to provide extra width without additional weight.Thick lip The 9 mm wide front rim wall is intended to protect against pinch flats.HUNT use 20 VONOA carbon spokes with titanium ends on each wheel, whereby the nipples are completely concealed inside the rims. Theyre laced to 48 teeth H_Ratchet hubs on both sides. Our test wheels feature CeramicSpeed Alpha bearings. The freehub isnt excessively loud straight out of the box, although it already has a slightly shrill edge to its sound. Visually, the glossy rims look premium, but the large Limitless and 5AM Gravel decals are anything but understated. Wed also have preferred black metallic hub components rather than the rather loud finish. At 3,299, the HUNT is among the more expensive wheelsets in this test. However, the manufacturer provides a three-year warranty and lifetime free crash replacement for original owners through its H_CARE programme.Invisible The nipples of the carbon spokes are concealed inside the rims.Double engagement The H_Ratchet hubs use a 48-tooth ratchet on both sides and run on ceramic bearings.A New Benchmark The HUNT 5AM Gravel Limitless Ti_UD on TestIt doesnt take long for the HUNT to establish itself among the best wheelsets in the test. Acceleration, efficiency and handling are excellent across the board, and stiffness sits slightly above average, a balance that feels ideally suited to gravel and makes the wheelset respond almost as directly as a road racing set. The benefit is clearest on climbs, where every pedal stroke turns into noticeable forward momentum.In corners, the HUNT wheelset is exceptionally direct without taking things to the extremes, as the CADEX wheels do, for example. Theres just enough forgiveness for gravel, and it invites you to lean further and carry more speed through every turn without ever feeling out of control. On trails, the HUNT is just as impressive. Its stiffness suits roots and rough sections well, even though the tires dont spread particularly wide, and where other wheelsets force you to stop pedaling and roll through obstacles, it often lets you keep the power on. Comfort is slightly above average despite the carbon spokes, and while the Roval rides a touch smoother, HUNT have found a convincing balance.Wider, Lighter, Faster? The HUNT 5AM Gravel Limitless Ti_UD in the Wind TunnelOut on the course, the HUNT excelled everywhere. The question is whether its exceptionally wide front rim delivers on HUNTs aerodynamic promises too. On feel alone, it ranks alongside the NEWMEN as the most efficient wheelset in the field. The wind tunnel goes further. With a rider on board at 36 km/h, the HUNT needs 5.0 W less than our DT Swiss GRC 1100 reference wheelset, a 36.4-second advantage over 40 km and well beyond the measurement tolerance. No wheelset in the test is faster. The likely reason lies at the front: because we measure wheel and tire as a complete system, the 45 mm wide front rim, almost flush with the 46 mm tire, gives the airflow a clean transition.Conclusions about the HUNT 5AM Gravel Limitless Ti_UDCompleteness is what sets the HUNT 5AM Gravel Limitless Ti_UD apart. Light, stiff and quick to accelerate, it handles brilliantly in corners and on trails, balances comfort well and posted the biggest aerodynamic gain of any wheelset in the wind tunnel. Only an increasingly shrill freehub and its bold graphics count against it. At 3,299, or 2,899 with stainless steel bearings, its the best carbon gravel wheelset we tested, and it takes our Best in Test award on merit.TopsLightweight, stiff and livelyConfidence-inspiring handling in corners and on trailsOnly wheelset with a measurable aerodynamic advantage in the wind tunnelLifetime free crash replacementFlopsFreehub becomes increasingly shrill over timeLarge graphics detract from the clean appearanceMore information at huntbikewheels.com.The Test FieldThis wheelset was tested as part of our big 2026 gravel wheel group test you can find an overview of all the wheels on test here.All wheels on test: CADEX Max GXR | DT Swiss GRC 1100 DICUT 50 | ENVE G SES 6.7 Pro | Fulcrum Sharq GR | HUNT 5AM Gravel Limitless Ti_UD | Leeze CH 60 PRO GX | Light Bicycle AG48 | NEWMEN Streem G.62 CS | OQUO RP50LTD CS | Reserve 48|53 GR | Roval Terra Aero CLX | Vision SC 45 i30 | Zipp 303 XPLR SWDer Beitrag HUNT 5AM Gravel Limitless Ti_UD Gravel Wheelset on Test erschien zuerst auf GRAN FONDO Cycling Magazine.