Hunt has become renowned for bringing high-end performance to accessible prices in the UK and far beyond, and with its new Proven Carbon Enduro H_Core wheelset, the brand hasn't only done that, but also it's claimed to boast serious strength. To do so, it introduces fresh technologies for the brand, such as H_Core and a new H_Ratchet XL freehub. Here's everything you need to know...

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Well, I say fresh technologies, but we have already seen Hunt's new H_Core tech on the Proven Carbon Trail wheelset. It's a clever design that runs under the radar, as it's essentially two thin strips of carbon that run inside the junction between the rim bed and the sidewall.

With H_Core, Hunt claims the rear wheel has achieved an impact rating of 220 joules, which is said to be the highest rating in its category. The front has achieved a rating of 170 joules, according to the brand.

2025 hunt proven carbon enduro rim.jpg, by Liam Mercer

As well as H_Core, the Proven Carbon Enduro brings front and rear-specific wheels to the party. That's in a bid to promote compliance and tracking at the front, while boosting strength and stability at the rear. That's done in two ways: firstly, the front wheel gets a 31mm internal width and 28 spokes, whereas the rear gets a 30mm internal width and 32 thicker gauge spoke.

Both wheels benefit from specific anti-splinter carbon layups made up of a 10k carbon weave as a near-final layer. We're told that this reduces microcracks and resists failure further.

2025 hunt proven carbon enduro rim profile.jpg, by Liam Mercer

New for this wheel, and for Hunt in general, is the H_Ratchet XL 40T freehub. Using a ratchet system, rather than pawl, the brand states that it's built for durability at high torque loads. It gets a slightly larger nine-degree engagement, which we're told helps combat pedal kickback, and there's a 17mm stepped axle on top of improved bearing sealing.

2025 hunt proven carbon enduro freehub.jpg, by Liam Mercer

Each wheel is hand-built using triple butted spokes and brass nipples. They roll on ABEC 5 stainless steel bearings, and the wheelset is covered by Hunt's H_Care lifetime free crash replacement for the original owner.

The Hunt Proven Carbon Enduro H_Core wheelset is available in 29in and 650b sizes with HG, XD, and Microspline freehub bodies. A fresh set of enduro hoops will set you back £1,200, and we're told that the system weight is 1,956g for the 29in set.

• www.huntbikewheels.com

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