This unused rim brake DEMO wheelset was set-up tubeless with Panaracer Gravelking Plus TLC 700x35mm tires and Stan's 35mm Valve stems. It is being sold as a DEMO, and all component items carry their standard warranty.

Braking power and control is just as crucial to a cyclist as acceleration and speed. In the new HED Ardennes Black wheelset, HED delivers the Turbine Braking Technology used in the JET Black wheels to the wider, more Classics-oriented Ardennes series. Featuring the 25mm width of the Ardennes Plus rim, with dry conditions braking improved by 25 percent, and wet conditions braking improved by 70 percent, the new Ardennes Black is positioned to become the go-to wheel for rough surface racing and riding. In addition to increased power, the specially machined alloy and anodized braking surface of Turbine Braking Technology has improved braking consistency by a factor of five, affording the rider with amazing confidence and unprecedented control. The relationship between the cyclist and the bike, the cyclist and the component, is one based on trust. When the rider can simply trust in equipment specific experience- overall confidence, decision making, and safety synergize to deliver winning results.

The Ardennes Black assumes the apex of the Ardennes series, replacing the Ardennes Plus FR. Inheriting the stiffness, ride quality, and rolling speed of the FR, the Black adds superior braking while maintaining tubeless compatibility. The stealthy black surface of the 24.5 rim depth is laced to the new HED Sonic hubset via Sapim's veritable CX-Ray spokes (18F/24R), and the incredible stability and strength of the 25mm alloy rim width allows for tire widths of 22mm and up. At a stunning 1445 grams for such a durable and high performing wheelset, you won't have to strike a balance between durability and performance, making the Ardennes Black a tremendous value for racing cyclists and enthusiasts. You don't even need special brake pads to enjoy the massive improvement in braking. Standard aluminum capable pads will do the trick. Your one stop shopping with the wheelset includes a titanium skewer set and tubeless rim tape. The HED Ardennes Black may be the wheelset you never remove from your bike, except for cyclocross season, when durability, braking, and performance will be required yet again.