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HED Ardennes RA Black Rim Brake Alloy Wheelset
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Description

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. Please Note: If our inventory allocation requires that we ship your wheels and cassette from different warehouses, we will not be able to offer this service.

    Returns: This product is overweight and/or oversize and does not qualify for our fixed rate return shipping label. If you need to return this item, we can offer a return shipping label at our discounted shipping rates, or you can arrange for your own return shipping.

    B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.

    Signature will be required when taking delivery of this product.

  • Specifications

     

    Wheel Features: Disc Brake Compatible 

     

    Brake Compatibility: Centerlock Disc 

     

    Tire Compatibility: Clincher Tubeless Ready 

     

    Axles: Thru-Axle 

     

    Rim Diameter: 622 

     

    Rim Material: C2 alloy 

     

    Tire Type: Clincher Tubeless Ready 

     

    Rim Width: 25 External, 20.7mm Internal 

     

    Hubs: HED Sonic black 

     

    Spoke: Sapim CX-Ray 

     

    Spoke Count: 18 / 24 

     

    Discipline: road, cyclocross, gravel 

     

    Max. Rider Weight: 225 lbs

     

    Cassette Type: Shimano/SRAM 11 Speed Road 

     

    Cassette Type: Campagnolo 12 

     

    Wheel Size: 700C/29 (ISO 622) 

     

    Brake Type: Rim brake 

    Shimano/SRAM 8/9/10/11

    Mfg PartNum: ABLK-1414124 / ABLK-4414121 

    Mfg Warranty: 60 Mo. Parts & Labor

    Warranty URL: https://hedcycling.com/warranties/

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    Really great wheels!
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    by PDX_BR
    Cycling Enthusiast
    Portland, Oregon
    3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

    This is my second set of HED Ardennes, and I love them! I had the Ardennes Plus SL, but when those did not survive a collision with a car, I replaced with these RA Black versions. Firstly, they look really great with the blacked out braking surface. Secondly, they really do have exceptional stopping power - startled me at first. You do have to get used to the whistling of the machined surface when braking, so if you can give up your dreams of stealthy stopping, you'll be impressed with the stopping ability of these wheels. As with other Ardennes Plus wheels, they ride really, really nice. These are some really great all around wheels! I do wish HED had finished these differently as the slightly textured finish attracts more dirt. I would like to give these five stars because the wheels themselves deserve it, but I received my set with the front wheel out of true, right out of the box. If I had not waited three months for the wheels, I would have sent them back for another pair. I need to ask WBW if they can true the up for me.

    Reviewed 4/26/2021
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    dream wheels set
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    by ekakki
    Cycling Enthusiast
    san francisco, ca
    4 of 4 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.
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    by PV ride leader
    Cycling Enthusiast
    Aloha, OR
    5 of 5 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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    Love �em!
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    by C Wil
    Cycling Enthusiast
    Virginia
    3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

    With rim brake wheelsets getting more and more challenging to find, I finally got a pair of these and couldn�t be happier. I have/had the older narrower Ardennes.

    - So True - There is no perceptible runout on these. I keep my pads just a hair off the rims and the gap remains rock solid as I spin them. Like NASA made these things.

    - Easy Tubeless Set-up - I�ve had some nightmare tubeless experiences before, but these seated with just a floor pump. A first for me. I paired these with Vittoria Corsa 2.0 and Fillmore valves, and Silca sealant. I think the square bead of the tires locked right inside the hooks of these wheels. Really solid. And of course the Fillmore valves let the air blast in better. I�m sold on the setup.

    - Hub sounds - Not too loud, not too quiet. I like mine on the quiet side, so they�re fine by me. They�re definitely not an angry beehive if that�s your thing.

    - Road feel - With the setup I described above, I can�t imagine a more comfortable ride. I weigh 205 lbs and ride 75/80PSI. I�ll take this setup over my Enve 3.4 discs with tubeless setup.

    Reviewed 9/15/2023
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    Fabulous braking but...
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    by TriNrn
    Cycling Enthusiast
    Frisco, Colorado
    2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

    Bought a pair in to use during my annual 6 week trip to the mountains of Colorado. I have a regular pair of Ardennes I've had for several years but thought I'd try out the Black version. Frisco is at 9000 feet and everything is uphill from there :). Lightweight and braking may be superior to my other bike (Disc brake). Sure beats carbon hoops in the rain. Only real downside is the accelerated brake pad wear which should be expected but was more pronounced then I envisioned. I haven't seen any reviews that mentioned this issue or recommended a certain brake pad. I was getting 150 to 250 miles on the front pads depending on the brand. Rear pads last a lot longer. My rides were typically mountain passes with aggressive riding on the way down. Will probably have a lot better mileage in South Texas where I spend the rest of the year.

    Reviewed 9/8/2023
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    Best Alloy wheels on the market
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    by Bhaas
    Cycling Enthusiast
    Williamsburg, VA
    1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

    Best light weight alloy wheels on the market! The fact that they are also tubular puts these at the top. I've put 500 miles on these wheels since purchase. Initially I had terrible brake noise but after degreasing the rims all is good. They compare in weight to composite rims. I bought these for a supper light bike build, so I went with rim brakes instead of disk. Since I'm using this bike for the hills I wanted alloy rims. I was having a hard time finding rim brake alloy wheels until I found these. The are light, tubular, excellent braking distance and firm on turns. The price point was they only downside. So when they popped up on sale I grabbed them. Very pleased that I did.

    Reviewed 7/11/2023
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    Well built , nice looking wheelset.
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    by NMvelo
    Competitive Racer
    Northern Michigan
    10 of 16 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.......
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    by Oregon rider
    Cycling Enthusiast
    Dallas OR
    5 of 6 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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    WINNER !
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    by GoDogGo
    Cycling Enthusiast
    Olympia
    7 of 8 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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    Excellent braking wheel!
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    by Phil W
    Cycling Enthusiast
    Southern Indiana
    4 of 13 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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