HADRON² Classic 625 Disc Brake
Delivering unprecedented aerodynamic performance with the widest operational range, the HADRON² Classic 625 excels in medium to high wind conditions. Designed to deliver maximum speed and thrust, in road racing, time trial and triathlon courses. The HADRON² Classic 625 offers incredible all-around performance at an affordable price. The 20mm inner rim width is optimum for minimum rolling resistance with 25mm and 28mm tyres and remains compatible with even wider tyres. Available only in disc brake version. Full carbon clincher, tubeless ready construction and UCI approved. Includes lifetime warranty for material and workmanship defects and a Fair-Share-Policy for any other riding damage.
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Specs
Weight / Rim | Front Wheel | Rear Wheel | Wheel Set | Aero Profile Height | Max. Rim Width | Brake Track Width |
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747g | 895g | 1642g | 50mm | 27mm | N/A |
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848g | 996g | 1844g | 62.5mm | 30mm | N/A |
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891g | 1038g | 1929g | 80mm | 32mm | N/A |
Description
Compatibility
Shimano 10,11,12 speed freehub 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 370 Classic, custom for Swiss Side. 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; 12mm x 135mm rear thru-axle. For DISC Rear Wheel: DT Swiss 180 DICUT, 36T Ratchet EXP. Disc Brake Interface: Disc Center Lock; 12/142mm Axle System.
Spokes
DT Swiss Aero Comp J-bend spokes with DT Swiss pro lock hidden aluminium nipples.
Front Disc Brake (2-cross pattern): 24 spokes.
Rear Disc Brake (2-cross pattern): 24 spokes.
Bearings
- High end stainless steel bearings
- Low friction thanks to single sided seals
- 2080 N load capacity per bearing
- Minimal bearing clearance
Additional Info
Shipping
Package Includes
Tubeless ready rim tape (pre-installed), Valve extension, Tubeless valve, QR skewers.
Disc brake wheels DO NOT come with the “lock nut” / disc brake rotor lock ring– this is specific to the bike.
Tyre Size
All tyres from 25mm to 64mm can be used on this rim. We recommend using a 25mm tyre on the front. If additional comfort is desired, a 28mm tyre can be used on the rear. We do not recommend tyres greater than 28mm width for maximimising aerodynamic performance.
Rider Weight / Safety Notice
The maximum total system weight (bike + rider) for the HADRON² Classic disc brake wheelset is 110kg. 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 | 57.90 | 0.00 |
625 / 800 | 59.00 | 1.00 |
625 / 625 | 69.20 | 1.30 |
500 / 625 | 61.10 | 3.20 |
500 / 500 | 61.70 | 3.80 |
*Drag 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 |
13.2W 6.2W |
0m 50s
0m 56s |
1m 41s
2m 06s |
3m 22s
4m 12s |
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45km/h 35km/h |
350W 180W |
15.7W 7.4W |
0m 54s
1m 07s |
2m 01s
2m 30s |
4m 01s
5m 00s |
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45km/h 35km/h |
350W 180W |
17W 8W |
0m 58s
1m 12s |
2m 11s
2m 43s |
4m 22s
5m 25s |
*Drag reduction given relative to standard road wheel set. |
Wheel Mapping
Tyre of Riding | Time Trial | Road Racing | Training | Alps |
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Product Reviews

HADRON² Ultimate 625 Disc Brake - Bikeradar Review (Aug. 2021)
Robin Wilmott technical writer of Bikeradar tested the HADRON² Ultimate 625 wheel set for disc brake. Read entire review: HADRON² Ultimate 625 review on bikeradar.com (in English).
Verdict:
- Fast and impressively stable wheels!
August 27, 2021
Robin Wilmott technical writer of Bikeradar tested the HADRON² Ultimate 625 wheel set for disc brake. Read entire review: HADRON² Ultimate 625 review on bikeradar.com (in English).
Verdict:
- Fast and impressively stable wheels!

HADRON Ultimate 625 rim brake - RennRad review (July 2020)
Our HADRON Ultimate 625 rim brake wheels have been thoroughly tested as part of RennRad Magazine's most recent aero wheel test (issue Nr. 7). Available in German only. Download here.
Verdict:
- Top acceleration
- Great aerodynamics
- Excellent lateral stiffness
- Fair price
July 06, 2020
Our HADRON Ultimate 625 rim brake wheels have been thoroughly tested as part of RennRad Magazine's most recent aero wheel test (issue Nr. 7). Available in German only. Download here.
Verdict:
- Top acceleration
- Great aerodynamics
- Excellent lateral stiffness
- Fair price