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HED Ardennes Plus BLACK Clincher Wheelset
The Ardennes Plus Black Clincher Wheelset uses HED's exclusive Turbine Braking Technology to significantly shorten braking distances. The blacked out look is the result of a specially machined and anodized directional brake track that makes for 25% shorter stops in the dry and 70% shorter stops in the wet.
At 24.5 mm deep with an external rim width of 25 mm making an internal width of 20.7 mm, these wheels make a great all-round choice for a race/training clincher. The wide rim makes full use of tires for optimum traction and ride comfort, while also letting them create a more aero profile that's in-line with the rest of the rim.
18 Sapim CX Ray spokes in the front and 24 in the back are laced to black HED Sonic hubs for smooth, reliable performance, and the claimed wheelset weight is just 1430 g.
Features:
C2 Alloy rims
24.5mm rim depth
Turbine Braking Technology
Tubeless-ready
Includes tubeless rim tape.
Does not require specific brake pads
FREE Cassette Installation - Order a cassette along with a wheelset and we can install the cassette for free. Cassette installation requires special tools that not all our customers have. The cassette will be professionally installed and torqued to spec. Just add "Please install cassette" to your order notes at checkout and we'll take care of you.
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by GoDogGo
Cycling Enthusiast
Olympia
5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
This wheel set is my best of 3 brands for mounting Schwalbe tubeless. Ardennes must be a couple mm smaller than R brand wheels.
I have had a side puncture flat 25 miles into a ride and with thumbs and one spoon removed a bead and put a tube in like old days.
that isn't the case with 2 other tubeless wheel sets I have. I threw a set of early tubeless wheels in trash for there was no hope for
a field fix and even a heated garage tire mounting was miserable. These wheels are light , sturdy , fast and you can fix flats.
Reviewed 4/2/2020
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Well built , nice looking wheelset.
by NMvelo
Competitive Racer
Northern Michigan
9 of 14 customers found this review helpful.
I haven't used these wheels on the road yet, but I can say the tubeless Schwalbe Pro One tires mount very easy and the new hubs look like a big improvement. They weigh about 10 grams less than the advertised 1430 grams which is very light. It also is amazing to see a manufacturer's weight claim accurate.
I have used the Ardennes SL Plus, set up tubeless and they are very, very, nice wheels.
The 23 mm Schwalbe Pro Ones measure 26 mm on these rims, and the 25 mm measure 28.5 .
I am anxious to try out this Black turbine brake track, I am expecting good results and Andy at Hed has been a very good person to deal with if questions need to be addressed.
Reviewed 2/16/2017
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Beautiful wheels.......
by Oregon rider
Cycling Enthusiast
Dallas OR
4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Put these on my 15.2lb Focus Izalco. They are light and stop on a dime. Yes, an unusual braking sound, but no more unusual than carbon wheels. I have the previous Ardennes version that was slimmer than the new width. Must say, the wider rims/tubeless make mounting tires a challenge. I use tubes. Had to search for tires that would mount easier. Finally found some Hutchinsons that mounted easier. Not looking forward to having a flat on the road. Luckily, I don't get them much at all (knock on wood) . All in all a great wheelset and yes I would buy them again. I'm a big fan of HED wheels. Nice that they give an option to purchase a Campy or Shimano freehub.
Reviewed 5/24/2021
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dream wheels set
by ekakki
Cycling Enthusiast
san francisco, ca
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
I use this wheel for my everyday riding. I use it to do training on the hills. It climbs like nothing would stop it. It responses quickly. the width of the rims help you descentconering with super confident. Just point and go.
Reviewed 5/11/2017
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Smooth as glass.
by PV ride leader
Cycling Enthusiast
Aloha, OR
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Very light. Easy rollup to speed. Love the wider rim. Because of the wider rim the actual tire surface on the ground is wider and it makes for a smoother ride. I have rim brakes and the noise is interesting but they stop on a dime.
Reviewed 8/17/2020
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Excellent braking wheel!
by Phil W
Cycling Enthusiast
Southern Indiana
3 of 11 customers found this review helpful.
The Pros for this wheel Great looks, terrific braking, smooth rolling, made to accommodate 25c or 28c tires.
The Cons Rim tape provided for use with tubeless tires is also a MUST USE for tires with tubes to prevent tubes from being cut by spoke holes in the rim. Very difficult to mount tires with tubes (I haven't tried tubeless tires yet).
Reviewed 8/13/2017
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