HADRON Ultimate 800 Disc Brake
Back to back Ironman World Championship winning and record braking performance, the HADRON Ultimate 800 is specifically designed for time trial and triathlon racing. With the 80mm deep profile, these aero wheels are engineered to deliver maximum speed and thrust in medium to low wind conditions. Available in both rim brake and disc brake versions. Full carbon clincher, tubeless ready construction. UCI approved.
Color options available:
CONFIGURE YOUR WHEELS
Specs
| Weight / Rim | Front Wheel | Rear Wheel | Wheel Set | Aero Profile Height | Max. Rim Width | Brake Track Width |
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691g | 838g | 1529g | 48.5mm | 25mm | 23mm |
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724g | 889g | 1613g | 62.5mm | 27mm | 23mm |
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791g | 936g | 1727g | 80mm | 28mm | 23mm |
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687g | 820g | 1507g | 48.5mm | 25mm | 23mm |
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746g | 880g | 1626g | 62.5mm | 27mm | 23mm |
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826g | 959g | 1785g | 80mm | 28mm | 23mm |
Description
Compatibility
Shimano, SRAM 10&11 speed cassettes (standard). XDR Driver & Campagnolo compatible with freehub kits available separately.
Hub
DT Swiss 240s, custom for Swiss Side. Rim brake wheel hub/axle dimensions are: 5 x 100mm QR front / 5 x 130mm QR rear.
Disc Brake Interface: Disc Center Lock; Axle System as delivered: 12 x 100mm thru axle front; 12 x 142mm thru axle rear; Disc brake wheel hubs are also supplied with interchangeable end caps for the following axle configurations: 5mm x 100mm QR front axle; 5mm x 135mm QR rear axle
Spokes
DT Swiss Aerolite and Aero Comp Straightpull spokes with DT Swiss pro lock hidden aluminium nipples.
Front Rim Brake (radial pattern): 16 spokes (20 spokes for 485).
Rear Rim Brake (2:1 pattern): 21 spokes (24 spokes for 485).
Front Disc Brake (2-cross pattern): 24 spokes.
Rear Disc Brake (2-cross pattern): 24 spokes.
Bearings
- SINC ceramic bearings
- Made of extremely tough and wear- and corrosion-resistant ceramic material
- Reduces rolling resistance to absolute minimum
- Guarantees greater durability than conventional ball bearings
Additional Info
Shipping
Package Includes
Tubeless ready rim tape (pre-installed), Valve extension, Tubeless valve, QR skewers, Brake pads (SwissStop Black Prince Flash EVO)
Tyre Size
We recommend using a 23mm tyre on the front. If  additional comfort is desired, a 25mm tyre can be used  on the rear. We do not recommend tyres greater than 25mm width.
Rider Weight / Safety Notice
The maximum total system weight (bike + rider) for the HADRON Ultimate disc brake wheelset is 110kg (HADRON Classic disc brake is 115kg). Tyre pressures of 120psi should not be exceeded.
User Manual
Wheel Spec Comparison
Profile Depth
Aero Drag
Aero Wind Stability
Weight
Stiffness
Drag Deltas for Wheel Combinations
Wind Tunnel Data measured on Canyon Speedmax CF SLX at 45km/h
| Wheel Setup Front / Rear | Drag (W) | Difference* (W) |
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| 800 / 800 | 59.90 | 0.00 |
| 625 / 800 | 60.95 | 1.05 |
| 625 / 625 | 62.00 | 2.10 |
| 485 / 625 | 63.05 | 3.15 |
| 485 / 485 | 64.10 | 4.20 |
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*Drag difference relative to the 'best aero setup' - 800 / 800 |
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Aero Performance Chart
Wind Stability Chart
Time Benefits
| Speed | Power | Drag Reduction | 40km | 90km | 180km | |
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45km/h 35km/h |
350W 180W |
11.8W 5.6W |
0m 40s
0m 50s |
1m 30s
1m 52s |
3m 00s
3m 44s |
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45km/h 35km/h |
350W 180W |
13.9W 6.5W |
0m 47s
0m 59s |
1m 47s
2m 12s |
3m 34s
4m 24s |
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45km/h 35km/h |
350W 180W |
16W 7.5W |
1m 00s
1m 12s |
2m 03s
2m 32s |
4m 06s
5m 04s |
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*Drag reduction given relative to standard road wheel set. |
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Wheel Mapping
| Tyre of Riding | Time Trial | Road Racing | Training | Alps |
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Product Reviews
HADRON² Ultimate 800 disc brake - Triathlon Magazine Review (Aug. 2020)
Marcus Baranski vom triathlon magazine in Germany tested the HADRON² Ultimate 800 disc brake wheels and was impressed with the new and improved HADRON² Ultimate wheels. Read entire review at tri-mag.de (in German).
Verdict:
- awesome braking performance with disc brake
- great lateral stiffness
- the more wind, the faster the wheels (excellent sailing effect)
- noticeable low steering moment and very stable in high winds
- very predictable
- confidentially able to stay in aero position for a long time
- state of art with wide rims
- top aerodynamics and very fast
August 24, 2020
Marcus Baranski vom triathlon magazine in Germany tested the HADRON² Ultimate 800 disc brake wheels and was impressed with the new and improved HADRON² Ultimate wheels. Read entire review at tri-mag.de (in German).
Verdict:
- awesome braking performance with disc brake
- great lateral stiffness
- the more wind, the faster the wheels (excellent sailing effect)
- noticeable low steering moment and very stable in high winds
- very predictable
- confidentially able to stay in aero position for a long time
- state of art with wide rims
- top aerodynamics and very fast
HADRON Classic 800 - Triathlete Review (June 2020)
Triathlete editor Jonathan Blyer from the United States tested our HADRON Classic 800 rim brake wheelset over the last few month and wrote an in-depth review about the wheels.
Verdict:
- extremely affordable deep aero wheelset through online-direct business model
- high tech and high-quality finish
- wheels roll very smooth
- handle well in windy conditions
- accelerate well
- very predictable braking in dry conditions
- fairly stiff laterally and track well and predictably in high-speed corners
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great wheelset to consider with world championship-winning pedigree
June 26, 2020
Triathlete editor Jonathan Blyer from the United States tested our HADRON Classic 800 rim brake wheelset over the last few month and wrote an in-depth review about the wheels.
Verdict:
- extremely affordable deep aero wheelset through online-direct business model
- high tech and high-quality finish
- wheels roll very smooth
- handle well in windy conditions
- accelerate well
- very predictable braking in dry conditions
- fairly stiff laterally and track well and predictably in high-speed corners
- great wheelset to consider with world championship-winning pedigree
