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STEMS
ROAD BARS
AEROBARS
EVELYN STEVENS WINNING LA FLECHE WALLONNE FEMININE
WHEELS
2013
TRUE SPEED
What a year!
It’s easy to say that about every year at Hed, each one is filled with the exciting mixture of
Over the past 26 years Steve Hed has spent his energy developing cycling equipment to be
sales, product development, wind tunnel testing for products and riders, and of course rac-
the best it can be. When it comes to wheels the end goal is simply to make them as fast
ing. Throw the Olympics into the mix and words have a hard time describing the past 12
as possible. The “World’s Most Aerodynamic Wheels”, a title that all wheel companies wish
months. As I write this the Olympics have just ended. The number of medals won by cy-
they could claim. What most people do not realize is that Hed’s technology goes beyond just
clists riding Hed wheels was both impressive and humbling at the same time.
aerodynamics to bring you the fastest wheels on earth. An on-going process, Steve Hed’s
True Speed methodology is holistic in its approach. Developing True Speed wheels involves
As I studied the start lists for the men’s and women’s TT a lot of the names were familiar. I
aerodynamics but goes on to address the other major issues of tire performance, stability
have worked with many of them as they prepared themselves for the games, some for the
in crosswinds, lateral stiffness, drivetrain, efficiency, durability, comfort, quality control, and
past few years as they pursued the dream of competing in London. Just as all these Olym-
weight. Each Hed wheel addresses these aspects in different ways, and this is truly where
pians are thankful to parents, coaches, team mates, and friends for their support, I too am
the art of wheel building is born. At the heart of our aero wheels are two key technologies:
thankful to all the staff of Hed Wheels who have pushed themselves and me to produce the
Stability Control Technology and C2 Technology
world’s best bicycle wheels.
Enjoy the benefits,
STABILITY CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
fect of crosswinds on our aero wheels.
Simply put, it greatly reduces the ef-
Blistering fast is best served with amazing control.
SCT is another step in our ongoing quest to build the fastest wheels on the planet.
C2 TECHNOLOGY Dissatisfied with wheel tire integration, Hed invented C2 Technology
Steve Hed
which solves many problems. By widening the tire bed, the aerodynamics are improved by
smoothing airflow from the tire to the rim. At the same time, the wider tire bed decreases
rolling resistance, allows for lower pressures to be run in the tire, and improves comfort
and cornering grip.
2 VANQUISH
VANQUISH
VANQUISH
In 2007 Hed revolutionized the aero clincher wheel with our C2 Jet models. With the
To make them strong enough for everyday use, we developed several new molding pro-
world’s fastest time trialists now riding clincher Jets, it is a perfect time to bring the same
cesses. We do not usually make a big deal about building our own manufacturing equipment
speed and durability to an all-carbon clincher. With an extremely aero proprietary tire/rim in-
and wheels, but we have been doing it for 25 years. Without that experience the Vanquish
terface, and a 25mm wide SCT tuned rim, Vanquish is the world’s fastest and best handling
would not be possible. From first drawings to completed wheels, the Vanquish is made right
all-carbon clincher wheel. Durability tested on Minnesota’s urban potholes and gravel farm
here in Minnesota, USA.
roads.
A monumental marriage of C2 and SCT with the stiffness and light weight of carbon. The
revolution continues!
WIDTH: 26.5 MM
DEPTH: 60 MM
WEIGHT: 670 (F) 873 (R)
*OPTIONS: P, T
*NOTE: Options P- Powertap T- Track S- Stallion
3
4 ARDENNES
ARDENNES
ARDENNES
ARDENNES FR
WIDTH: 23 MM
DEPTH: 24 MM
WEIGHT: 612 (F) 838 (R)
*OPTIONS: P, T, S
ARDENNES FR DISC
WIDTH: 23 MM
WIDTH: 23 MM
DEPTH: 24 MM
DEPTH: 24 MM
WEIGHT: 721 (F) 839 (R)
WEIGHT: 662 (F) 858 (R)
*OPTIONS: S
*OPTIONS: P, T
ARDENNES SL
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IN 2007 WE WERE LAUGHED AT.
WHO’S LAUGHING NOW?
ARDENNES LT
ARDENNES CL
WIDTH: 23 MM
WIDTH: 23 MM
DEPTH: 24 MM
DEPTH: 24 MM
WEIGHT: 642 (F) 822 (R)
WEIGHT: 692 (F) 885 (R)
*OPTIONS: P, T, S
*OPTIONS: P, T
As the inventor of the Aero wheel (Hed CX ca. 1987) Steve Hed refused to enter the low
Lightweight and durable, with stunning cornering grip, low tire rolling resistance, and incredible
profile aluminum wheel market unless he had something as revolutionary as his first wheels.
ride comfort, they are not only fast – they are FUN! Hed’s Ardennes have become as legend-
This standard led to the introduction of the Hed Ardennes. Our Ardennes wheel line excels
ary as their namesake, the Ardennes region of Belgium, home to some of the most brutal
in all the standard metrics: weight, stiffness, and durability. By adding lower tire rolling re-
race courses in the world.
sistance, improved aerodynamics, a better cornering grip, and exceptional comfort, the Hed
Ardennes have changed the bicycle wheel as we have all known it. The Hed Ardennes is the
most sought after wheel in the alloy wheel market.
*NOTE: Options P- Powertap T- Track S- Stallion
5
6 JET
JET
JET
JET 6 FR
WIDTH: 23 MM
DEPTH: 60 MM
WEIGHT: 724 (F) 936 (R)
*OPTIONS: P, T, S
JET 4 FR
WIDTH: 23 MM
WIDTH: 23 MM
DEPTH: 46 MM
DEPTH: 75 MM
WEIGHT: 723 (F) 920 (R)
WEIGHT: 940 (F) 1045 (R)
*OPTIONS: P, T, S
*OPTIONS: P
JET 5 EXPRESS
GWEN JORGENSEN- OLYMPIC TRIATHLETE
JET 7 EXPRESS
JET 9 FR
WIDTH: 23 MM
WIDTH: 23 MM
DEPTH: 55 MM
DEPTH: 90 MM
WEIGHT: 754 (F) 927 (R)
WEIGHT: 805 (F) 1045 (R)
*OPTIONS: P
*OPTIONS: P, T, S
MAKING HISTORY... AGAIN
You can thank the Jet wheel for flipping the clincher vs. tubular debate on its head. In 2011 the
C2 technology gives cornering grip and comfort that are unmatched. Predictable alloy
Jet 6 was ridden to victory in the Tour de France, then a Jet 9 and Jet Disc was ridden to vic-
braking surface, C2 rim technology, unique rim shaping with SCT design all combine
tory at the World Championship TT. This was the first time that a clincher wheel had won a TT
into a wheel that will “wow” you all the way to the finish line. If you are looking for the
in the TDF or Worlds.
“can do everything” wheel then the Hed Jet line is where you should be looking. Jets
The C2 clincher platform allows for lower rolling resistance than you can
get from a tubular tire. Combine this with the unmatched aerodynamics and you get an overall
are available in a top shelf FR version in the 4,6, and 9. Also available is the more af-
package that has greater speed than anything else available.
fordable but just as fast Jet 5 Express and the all new Jet 7 express.
*NOTE: Options P- Powertap T- Track S- Stallion
7
10 STINGER
STINGER
STINGER 11
STINGER 6
WIDTH:28 MM
DEPTH: 60 MM
WEIGHT: 649 (F) 845 (R)
OPTIONS: P, T
STINGER 3
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THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE
Years of tunnel testing and extensive on road testing by Hed brought about the Stinger’s revolutionary rim shapes. We innovated, did the work, and the result is on the top step of podiums
STINGER 5 DISC
WIDTH: 25 MM
WIDTH: 28 MM
DEPTH: 33 MM
DEPTH: 50 MM
WEIGHT: 510 (F) 714 (R)
WEIGHT: 765 (F) 864 (R)
*OPTIONS: P
*OPTIONS: P
STINGER 4
STINGER 7
WIDTH: 28 MM
WIDTH: 28 MM
DEPTH: 46 MM
DEPTH: 75 MM
WEIGHT: 582 (F) 760 (R)
WEIGHT: 692 (F) 905 (R)
*OPTIONS: P, T
*OPTIONS: P, T
everywhere (almost one hundred pro victories so far this year). What is astonishing is that many
of the wins come from riders and teams that are not even sponsored by Hed.
STINGER 5
STINGER 9
From the steepest mountains to the fastest time trials, Stingers deliver. All Stingers have C2
WIDTH: 28 MM
WIDTH: 28 MM
design and Stability Control Technology (SCT), with refined shape optimization for stability that is
DEPTH: 50 MM
DEPTH: 90 MM
WEIGHT: 660 (F) 857 (R)
WEIGHT: 800 (F) 965 (R)
*OPTIONS: P, T
*OPTIONS: P, T
literally impervious to the wind. Lateral stiffness for drivetrain efficiency, exceptional durability,
low weight, and comfort are all balanced to pure perfection in each Stinger build. Stingers WILL
give you a pure performance advantage.
*NOTE: Options: P- Powertap T- Track S- Stallion
DISC
H3
12 H3
BORN A WINNER
DISC 13
BREAKING WIND SINCE 1984
H3 has delivered nine Tour de France GC victories,
The H3 has propelled more Grand Tour riders to
and chalked up more gold medals in 2012. With
the podium than any other wheel. Why? There’s no
Steve Hed is practically the godfather of disc wheels – discs are where our company started. Our cur-
its all-conditions speed, solid feel, and light weight,
secret: the H3 is very fast in all yaw angles. Head-
it’s the best all around TT wheel made.
wind, crosswind, or tailwind, the H3 only knows one
rent models are the fastest ever made. In addition to superb aero design, Hed’s hybrid build process
The most
recognized wheel in the world (it’s even on a post-
speed - fast. The pros know this, and count on the
age stamp) still sets the standard for speed that all
H3 as their uncomprimising TT wheel choice.
uses both spokes and bonded carbon sides to build an amazingly stiff, efficient, round, and true wheel.
Did we mention the Jet is the only clincher disc to ever win the World Time Trial Championships?
others must follow.
H3 TUBULAR FR
STINGER DISC FR
WIDTH: 19 MM
WIDTH: 28 MM
DEPTH: 55 MM
WEIGHT: 1210
WEIGHT: 745 (F) 820 (R)
*OPTIONS: P, T
*OPTIONS: T
H3 CLINCHER FR
JET DISC FR
WIDTH: 19 MM
WIDTH: 23 MM
DEPTH: 55 MM
WEIGHT: 1209
WEIGHT: 680 (F) 865 (R)
*OPTIONS: P, S
*OPTIONS: T
H3D TUBULAR FR
JET DISC
WIDTH: 19 MM
WIDTH: 23 MM
DEPTH: 90 MM
WEIGHT: 1273
WEIGHT: 680 (F) 865 (R)
*OPTIONS: P, S
*OPTIONS: T
H3D CLINCHER FR
WIDTH: 19 MM
DEPTH: 90 MM
WEIGHT: 680 (F) 865 (R)
*OPTIONS: T
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*NOTE: Options P- Powertap T- Track S- Stallion
14 AERO BARS
rand
Tour
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AERO BARS
GRAND TOUR OVERSIZED 15
OVERSIZE
With the combination of wind tunnel tuned aerodynamics, light weight, stiffness, and unmatched range of adjustability, we guarantee that you will not fit better or go faster on an-
The Grand Tour Oversized handlebar and stem were born to deliver a cockpit that worthy of
other bar. Our corsair full aero bar is our lightest and stiffest offering to date (585 G includ-
a 3 week Grand Tour. Naturally they will shine at everything from your local Gran Fondo to
ing brake levers). We offer the Corsair E base bar compatible with Shimano’s DI2 shift/brake
a 162 mile gravel road race. Whether sprinting, climbing or just rolling along in the pack the
levers. This also means it is well adapted to track use or brake levers of your choice. The
GTO bar stem combo provides everything you need ergonomically, with an extremely high stiff-
base bar is compliant with the UCI’s 3:1 aspect ratio rule.
ness to weight ratio. The proprietary handlebar bend allows intuitive operation of shifters and
brakes from the drops. Both the GTO stem and bar employ oversize tubing to increase stiffness. The stem extension has a unique cross section shape to resist handlebar torsion during
CORSAIR DROP
hard efforts. Stiffness and ergonomics on the GTO bar are also enhanced by extending and
tapering the 31.8mm clamp section.
CORSAIR FLAT
ROAD BAR
CORSAIR E FLAT
SPECS:
CORSAIR E DROP
75MM REACH
SIZES AVAILABLE:
130MM DROP
42, 44, 46 CM O.T.O.
STEM
AERO BAR ACCESSORIES
AERO BAR EXTENSIONS
LAZY S-BEND
S-BEND
J-BEND
SETBACK
31.8 CLAMP
1 1/8” STEERER
FLIP ARMS
NARROW
SPECS:
80°
WIDE
SIZES AVAILABLE:
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140MM
ACCESSORIES 17
16 ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES
CASSETTE BODY
AVAILABLE IN CAMPAGNOLO OR SHIMANO
HED WHEEL BAG
LOLLIPOP
STEERER TUBE MOUNTED WATER BOTTLE CAGE
HOLDER
AVAILABLE IN A DOUBLE WHEEL PADDED, OR A SINGLE WHEEL UNPADDED BAG
FIXED
ADJUSTABLE
ANODIZED PARTS
DIFFERENT COLORS AVAILABLE FOR SKEWERS AND
FR REAR HUBS
BELGIUM C2 RIM
BUILD YOUR OWN TUBULAR OR CLINCHER WHEEL
ALSO AVAILABLE IN AN ALL BLACK
DISC SPECIFIC RIM
HED SOCKS
LOOK CLASSY IN WHITE OR BLACK
BOTTLE OPENER
CELEBRATE IN STYLE WITH A CARBON FIBER
BOTTLE OPENER
DECAL COLOR OPTIONS
AVAILABLE FOR JET, STINGER, VANQUISH, DISC, AND H3 WHEELS
PODIUM HAT
LOOK LIKE A PRO!
GREASE GUN
FITS GREASE PORT HUBS
VISIT WWW.HEDCYCLING.COM FOR MORE ACCESSORIES
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4643 CHATSWORTH ST. N.
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USA
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