{"product_id":"hed-vanquish-v45-carbon-aero-disc-bicycle-wheelset","title":"HED Vanquish V45 Carbon Aero Disc Bicycle Wheelset","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe HED Vanquish V45 Carbon Aero Bicycle Wheelset is a \u003cstrong\u003emid-depth carbon disc-brake road wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's built for road racing, fast group rides, climbing and all-road riding. The \u003cstrong\u003e45mm-deep hooked carbon rim\u003c\/strong\u003e sits between shallow climbing wheels and deep aero wheels. HED designed it to give a real aerodynamic advantage over a conventional low-profile rim, while staying shallow enough for climbing, changing winds and everyday riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe details are what set the V45 apart. Every wheel is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-built, tensioned, trued and inspected at HED's Roseville, Minnesota facility\u003c\/strong\u003e, using 24 Sapim Sprint spokes, external alloy nipples and HED GP Performance Centerlock hubs with sealed EZO Japan bearings. The 22.4mm internal width is \u003cstrong\u003eoptimized around a 28mm measured road tire\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hooked bead works with both tubeless tires and clinchers with inner tubes. The result is a carbon aero wheelset you can service easily and ride every day, not just on race day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoad riders moving from stock alloy wheels to their \u003cstrong\u003efirst carbon aero wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRacers and fast group riders who want aero speed \u003cstrong\u003ewithout the crosswind handling of a deep rim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders who climb often and want \u003cstrong\u003eone wheelset for mixed terrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders who run \u003cstrong\u003e28mm road tires\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether tubeless or with tubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsider a different wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e if your bike uses rim brakes or quick-release axles, or if your riding is mostly flat time trial or triathlon, where a deeper rim is the usual choice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and brake compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The V45 uses \u003cstrong\u003e12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear thru-axles\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eCenterlock rotor mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check that your frame and rotors match before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTire size and clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rim is built around a \u003cstrong\u003e28mm measured tire\u003c\/strong\u003e and has a 30.9mm external width. Check that your frame has room for that tire on this rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRim depth vs. your riding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45mm is an \u003cstrong\u003eall-rounder depth\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you're choosing between one versatile wheelset and a dedicated deep aero wheel, think about your local terrain and wind first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRim profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e45mm depth with a 30.9mm external and 22.4mm internal width\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to balance aerodynamic efficiency with predictable handling as wind conditions change. The wide internal width gives a modern road tire a stable shape. That helps with cornering grip and comfort, and the smoother transition between tire and rim supports the tire when you're leaning hard into a corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHubs and engagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e HED GP Performance hubs use \u003cstrong\u003esealed EZO Japan cartridge bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout, for smooth rotation, weather resistance and easy bearing replacement. The rear hub's \u003cstrong\u003efour-pawl freehub with 13-degree engagement\u003c\/strong\u003e gives reliable power transfer when you accelerate out of corners or respond to attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraking interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCenterlock disc mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e at both ends match the rotor standard used on many current road and all-road bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTire compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003ehooked, tubeless-ready rim\u003c\/strong\u003e works with tubeless tires or conventional clinchers with inner tubes. You can choose your setup instead of being locked into one system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild and serviceability:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e24 double-butted Sapim Sprint spokes per wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e add stiffness through the center section while keeping fatigue resistance. \u003cstrong\u003eExternal alloy nipples\u003c\/strong\u003e make truing simple for any experienced mechanic, which matters for long-term ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Versatile 45mm depth, hand-built Minnesota construction, a wide rim optimized for 28mm tires, and serviceable hubs and nipples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not as aerodynamic as a deep-section wheel on flat, fast courses; fits only 12mm thru-axle, Centerlock disc frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed, manufactured and \u003cstrong\u003ehand-built in Minnesota\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a choice of tubeless or tubes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, we see the HED Vanquish V45 as the right one-wheelset answer for most serious road riders. 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