HED Biking was, largely, began when Anne Hed wished higher wheels for racing Ironman triathlons. Steve Hed delivered, and over time patented among the most aerodynamic rim shapes nonetheless in use. Now, Anne’s headed again to Kona, Hawaii, with a wildly deep new rear wheel – the HED JET 180.
Impressed, maybe, by the 180km course, the brand new 180mm deep rim is for riders who don’t desire a full disc rear wheel, or for programs and occasions the place a full disc is both banned or not fascinating.
We’ve reached out for specifics, however HED says this wheel handles nice in all wind circumstances, which was an advanced process to satisfy.
Like the opposite depths within the now-six-model JET lineup, the 180 will get a 21mm inner rim width and is tubeless-ready. Max exterior width is 32.5mm, considerably wider than the 25mm exterior width of the usual JET RC Professional carbon wheels.
Out there in a disc brake model (1229g) and a Black Collection rim brake model (1258g), select from HG, XDR, and Campagnolo freehub our bodies for $1,900. They’ve a 4-6 week lead time from order, and some will probably be out there at Bike Works in Kona.