HADRON Ultimate 485 - RennRad Review (June 2019)

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posted by Fabienne Dirksen
June 24, 2019

The editor of RennRad tested our HADRON Ultimate 485 wheelset for over 2000km during training and competition. Read entire test at radsport-rennrad.de

Summary of review:

Wheelset Features:

  • SINC Ceramic Bearings
  • DT Swiss-Aerolite- and Aero-Comp-Straight Spokes
  • Aluminium Hidden Nipples
  • New Aero Rim Shape
  • Tubeless-Ready
  • Pre-installed Tubeless Rim Tape
  • Tubeless Valves included
  • Lightweight Wheels (1529g/set)

 Test & Review Verdict:

  • Outstanding aero performance that leads to high speed
  • Highly stable in cross winds 
  • Smooth and predictable handling 
  • Great lateral stiffness 
  • Excellent all-round carbon wheelset for road biking and triathlon
  • Great braking performance also on long descents and during aggressive braking
  • Fair price (mix and match your set - flat price): HADRON Ultimate EUR 1868/set and HADRON Classic EUR 1358/set
  • High quality DT Swiss components 

-> A price-point killer!