HADRON² Ultimate 800 Rim Brake
Back to back Ironman World Championship winning and record braking performance, the HADRON² 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:
All the products
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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N/A | 1090g | N/A | N/A | N/A | 23mm |
Description
Compatibility
Shimano 10, 11, 12 speed frehub as standard. Also SRAM 10,11 speed compatible. Free hub kits available for order separately: Campagnolo 10,11, 12 speed, and 12-speed XDR Driver.
Hub
DT Swiss 180 DICUT to Swiss Side specification. Rear hub internals use 240s ratchet system in 180 DICUT hub shell, except for DISC rear wheel which uses the Ratchet EXP system. Rim brake wheel hub/axle dimensions are: 5 x 100mm QR front / 5 x 130mm QR rear. For DISC Rear Wheel: DT Swiss 180 DICUT, 36T Ratchet EXP. Rim brake wheel hub/axle dimensions are: 5 x 130mm QR rear.
Spokes
DT Swiss Aerolite II and Aero Comp II spokes with DT Swiss pro lock hidden aluminium nipples.
Front Rim Brake (radial pattern): 16 spokes (20 spokes for 500).
Rear Rim Brake (2:1 pattern): 21 spokes (24 spokes for 500).
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).
For full carbon DISC Rear Wheel: Tubeless valve, valve spacer, valve cover patch, pump adapter, QR skewer, brake pads (SwissStop Black Prince Flash Pro), wheel bag.
Tyre Size
Rider Weight / Safety Notice
The maximum total system weight (bike + rider) for the HADRON Ultimate rim brake wheelset is 100kg (HADRON Classic rim brake is 105kg). Tyre pressures of 120psi should not be exceeded.
User Manual
Wheel Spec Comparison
Profile Depth
Aero Drag
Aero Wind Stability
Weight
Stiffness
PERFORMANCE DELTAS FOR WHEEL COMBINATIONS
Wind Tunnel Data measured on 2018 model Canyon Speedmax CF SLX at 45km/h
Wheel Setup Front / Rear | Drag (W) | DIFFERENCE (W) | STEERING MOMENT (Nm) | DIFFERENCE (%) |
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800/DISC | 56.10 | -1.80 | 1.29 | 0% |
800/800 | 57.90 | 0.00 | 1.29 | 0% |
625/800 | 59.00 | 1.10 | 0.97 | -25% |
625/625 | 59.20 | 1.30 | 0.97 | -25% |
500/800 | 60.70 | 2.80 | 0.71 | -45% |
500/625 | 61.10 | 3.20 | 0.71 | -45% |
500/500 | 61.70 | 3.80 | 0.71 | -45% |
*Performance difference relative to the 'aero setup' - 800 / 800 |
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 |
0m 55s
1m 08s |
2m 03s
2m 32s |
4m 06s
5m 04s |
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45km/h 35km/h |
350W 180W |
17.8W 8.4W |
1m 01s
1m 16s |
2m 17s
2m 50s |
4m 34s
5m 40s |
*Drag reduction given relative to standard road wheel set. |
Wheel Mapping
Tyre of Riding | Time Trial | Road Racing | Training | Alps |
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