Vanquish RC8.D Pro Wheelset
Designed for discerning, speed-obsessed riders, the HED Vanquish RC8.D Pro wheelset slashes the seconds when battling the clock in time trials and disc-legal triathlons.
The front wheel has a patented, 84mm deep cross-sectional rim profile, honed via more than 40 years of aerodynamic experience to become the fastest front wheel HED has ever produced. This speed is combined with exceptional crosswind stability, allowing the rider to concentrate on cranking out the watts even when the weather conditions are less than favourable.
Pairing the front wheel, the Vanquish RCD rear disc wheel utilises a skeletal construction that sees carbon sides expertly bonded onto a regular spoked wheel. This format creates an undulating profile that cheats the wind, keeps the weight down to 1135g and naturally affords extra vertical compliance for a smoother, more efficient ride over rougher roads.
Both wheels have full carbon rims realised in HED's finest 110 GSM carbon fibre to ensure low rotating mass and pedalling reactivity. The rims also feature 21mm internal rim dimensions, helping tubeless-ready or standard clincher tyres perform with the highest efficiency.
The disc brake hubs accept Center Lock rotors and house super-slick bearings for decreased rotational resistance, while a 5-pawl, 45-tooth rear freehub offers fast engagement when powering away from corners or roundabouts. The front hub is linked to the front rim via 24 Sapim CX-Ray bladed spokes arranged in a reliable 2-cross pattern.
Features
HED’s fastest front wheel combines with a light, wind-scything rear disc wheel
Handbuilt in HED’s own Minnesota, USA based facility
Premium grade, proprietary, 110GSM carbon rims, handmade in Minnesota
The front wheel has a HED patented 84mm deep rim profile
An Innovative “Skeletal” rear disc wheel construction sees the carbon disc sides bonded onto a spoked format
The irregular, bulged profile of the disc wheel's sides markedly reduces drag across all yaw angles
21mm wide internal rim measurements
Tubeless-ready or standard tube-type tyre compatible
HED Sonic Pro hubs
Center Lock disc brake rotor attachment
Five-pawl, 45 ratchet freehub body
The front wheel utilises Sapim CX-Ray spokes
Two-cross spoke lacing patterns in the front wheel
Specifications
Rim Material: 110 GSM HED carbon
Rim Type: Hooked
Tyre Compatibility: Tubeless-ready clincher or standard tube-type clincher
Rim Size: 700c
Rim Depth: Front: 84mm / Rear: Full disc
External Rim Width: Front: 31.3mm / Rear: 30.6mm
Internal Rim Width: 21mm
Effective Rim Diameter (ERD): Front: 479mm / Rear: 525mm
Rim Weight: Front: 567g / Rear: N/A
Carbon Rim Assembly: Hand made in Minnesota, USA
Rim Decals: Removable stickers
Braking Surface: Disc brake only
Recommended Brake Pad: Disc brake only
Hub Model: Front: HED Sonic Pro 515 disc brake / Rear: HED Sonic Pro 545 disc brake
Hub Bearing Type: Front: 6902 2RS Radial / Rear: 6902 2RS Radial
Freehub Options: Shimano HD 9, 10, 11 & 12-speed, SRAM XDR 12-speed, Campagnolo N3W
Front Axle: 12mm thru-axle or 15mm thru-axle, 100mm spacing (Q/R adaptors available separately)
Rear Axle: 12mm thru-axle, 142mm spacing (Q/R, 135mm spacing adaptors available separately)
Disc Rotor Attachment: Center Lock front and rear
Build and Spokes: x 24 front in a 2-cross pattern / rear: full disc
Spoke Type: Front: Sapim CX-Ray Bladed, J-bend / Rear: Full disc
Spoke Lengths: Front: 228mm and 230mm / Rear: Full disc
Assembly Method: Hand-built in Minnesota, USA
Wheelset Weight: 1930g (Front: 795g / Rear: 1135g)
Aerodynamically Optimal Tyre Size: 28mm
Supported Tyre Widths: 23mm to 45mm
Max Tyre Pressure: 23mm tyre: 80psi / 25mm tyre: 75psi / 28mm tyre: 70psi / 32mm tyre: 70psi
Includes: Tubeless valves, tubeless-ready rim tape, disc wheel valve hole covers, HED wheel manual
Crash Replacement Policy: Yes, read more: HED Crash Replacement
Warranty: 5-years. Read more: HED wheels warranty