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2013

EVELYN STEVENS WINNING LA FLECHE WALLONNE FEMININE

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What a year!

It’s easy to say that about every year at Hed, each one is filled with the exciting mixture of

sales, product development, wind tunnel testing for products and riders, and of course rac-

ing. Throw the Olympics into the mix and words have a hard time describing the past 12

months. As I write this the Olympics have just ended. The number of medals won by cy-

clists riding Hed wheels was both impressive and humbling at the same time.

As I studied the start lists for the men’s and women’s TT a lot of the names were familiar. I

have worked with many of them as they prepared themselves for the games, some for the

past few years as they pursued the dream of competing in London. Just as all these Olym-

pians are thankful to parents, coaches, team mates, and friends for their support, I too am

thankful to all the staff of Hed Wheels who have pushed themselves and me to produce the

world’s best bicycle wheels.

Enjoy the benefits,

Steve Hed

C2 TECHNOLOGY Dissatisfied with wheel tire integration, Hed invented C2 Technology

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.

TRUE SPEED

Over the past 26 years Steve Hed has spent his energy developing cycling equipment to be

the best it can be. When it comes to wheels the end goal is simply to make them as fast

as possible. The “World’s Most Aerodynamic Wheels”, a title that all wheel companies wish

they could claim. What most people do not realize is that Hed’s technology goes beyond just

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

aerodynamics but goes on to address the other major issues of tire performance, stability

in crosswinds, lateral stiffness, drivetrain, efficiency, durability, comfort, quality control, and

weight. Each Hed wheel addresses these aspects in different ways, and this is truly where

the art of wheel building is born. At the heart of our aero wheels are two key technologies:

Stability Control Technology and C2 Technology

STABILITY CONTROL TECHNOLOGY Simply put, it greatly reduces the ef-

fect of crosswinds on our aero wheels. Blistering fast is best served with amazing control.

SCT is another step in our ongoing quest to build the fastest wheels on the planet.

In 2007 Hed revolutionized the aero clincher wheel with our C2 Jet models. With the

world’s fastest time trialists now riding clincher Jets, it is a perfect time to bring the same

speed and durability to an all-carbon clincher. With an extremely aero proprietary tire/rim in-

terface, and a 25mm wide SCT tuned rim, Vanquish is the world’s fastest and best handling

all-carbon clincher wheel. Durability tested on Minnesota’s urban potholes and gravel farm

roads.

To make them strong enough for everyday use, we developed several new molding pro-

cesses. We do not usually make a big deal about building our own manufacturing equipment

and wheels, but we have been doing it for 25 years. Without that experience the Vanquish

would not be possible. From first drawings to completed wheels, the Vanquish is made right

here in Minnesota, USA.

A monumental marriage of C2 and SCT with the stiffness and light weight of carbon. The

revolution continues!

VANQUISH3VANQUISH2 VANQUISH

WIDTH: 26.5 MM

DEPTH: 60 MM

WEIGHT: 670 (F) 873 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T

*NOTE: Options P- Powertap T- Track S- Stallion

ARDENNES FRWIDTH: 23 MM

DEPTH: 24 MM

WEIGHT: 612 (F) 838 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T, S

ARDENNES CLWIDTH: 23 MM

DEPTH: 24 MM

WEIGHT: 692 (F) 885 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T

ARDENNES LTWIDTH: 23 MM

DEPTH: 24 MM

WEIGHT: 662 (F) 858 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T

ARDENNES SLWIDTH: 23 MM

DEPTH: 24 MM

WEIGHT: 642 (F) 822 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T, S

ARDENNES FR DISC

WIDTH: 23 MM

DEPTH: 24 MM

WEIGHT: 721 (F) 839 (R)

*OPTIONS: S

ARDENNES

As the inventor of the Aero wheel (Hed CX ca. 1987) Steve Hed refused to enter the low

profile aluminum wheel market unless he had something as revolutionary as his first wheels.

This standard led to the introduction of the Hed Ardennes. Our Ardennes wheel line excels

in all the standard metrics: weight, stiffness, and durability. By adding lower tire rolling re-

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.

Lightweight and durable, with stunning cornering grip, low tire rolling resistance, and incredible

ride comfort, they are not only fast – they are FUN! Hed’s Ardennes have become as legend-

ary as their namesake, the Ardennes region of Belgium, home to some of the most brutal

race courses in the world.


IN 2007 WE WERE LAUGHED AT. WHO’S LAUGHING NOW?

OPTUM HEALTH P.B. KELLY BENEFIT STRATEGIES WOMEN’S PRO CYCLING TEAM

5ARDENNES4ARDENNES

JET 7 EXPRESSWIDTH: 23 MM

DEPTH: 75 MM

WEIGHT: 940 (F) 1045 (R)

*OPTIONS: P

JET 6 FRWIDTH: 23 MM

DEPTH: 60 MM

WEIGHT: 724 (F) 936 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T, S

JET


DEPTH: 46 MM

WEIGHT: 723 (F) 920 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T, S

JET 5 EXPRESSWIDTH: 23 MM

DEPTH: 55 MM

WEIGHT: 754 (F) 927 (R)

*OPTIONS: P


DEPTH: 90 MM

WEIGHT: 805 (F) 1045 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T, S

You can thank the Jet wheel for flipping the clincher vs. tubular debate on its head. In 2011 the

Jet 6 was ridden to victory in the Tour de France, then a Jet 9 and Jet Disc was ridden to vic-

tory at the World Championship TT. This was the first time that a clincher wheel had won a TT

in the TDF or Worlds. 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

package that has greater speed than anything else available.

MAKING HISTORY... AGAIN


GWEN JORGENSEN- OLYMPIC TRIATHLETE

7JET6 JET

C2 technology gives cornering grip and comfort that are unmatched. Predictable alloy

braking surface, C2 rim technology, unique rim shaping with SCT design all combine

into a wheel that will “wow” you all the way to the finish line. If you are looking for the

“can do everything” wheel then the Hed Jet line is where you should be looking. Jets

are available in a top shelf FR version in the 4,6, and 9. Also available is the more af-

fordable but just as fast Jet 5 Express and the all new Jet 7 express.

STINGER 3WIDTH: 25 MM

DEPTH: 33 MM

WEIGHT: 510 (F) 714 (R)

*OPTIONS: P

STINGER 5 DISCWIDTH: 28 MM

DEPTH: 50 MM

WEIGHT: 765 (F) 864 (R)

*OPTIONS: P


DEPTH: 75 MM

WEIGHT: 692 (F) 905 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T


DEPTH: 90 MM

WEIGHT: 800 (F) 965 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T


DEPTH: 46 MM

WEIGHT: 582 (F) 760 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T


DEPTH: 50 MM

WEIGHT: 660 (F) 857 (R)

*OPTIONS: P, T

WIDTH:28 MM

DEPTH: 60 MM

WEIGHT: 649 (F) 845 (R)

OPTIONS: P, T

STINGER 6

Years of tunnel testing and extensive on road testing by Hed brought about the Stinger’s revo-

lutionary rim shapes. We innovated, did the work, and the result is on the top step of podiums

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.

From the steepest mountains to the fastest time trials, Stingers deliver. All Stingers have C2

design and Stability Control Technology (SCT), with refined shape optimization for stability that is

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.

THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE

STINGER

*NOTE: Options: P- Powertap T- Track S- Stallion

OPTUM HEALTH P.B. KELLY BENEFIT STRATEGIES WOMEN’S TEAM AT TD BANK PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

11STINGER10STINGER

WIDTH: 19 MM

DEPTH: 55 MM

WEIGHT: 745 (F) 820 (R)

*OPTIONS: T

H3 TUBULAR FRWIDTH: 28 MM

WEIGHT: 1210

*OPTIONS: P, T

STINGER DISC FR

H3 CLINCHER FRWIDTH: 19 MM

DEPTH: 55 MM

WEIGHT: 680 (F) 865 (R)

*OPTIONS: T

JET DISC FR

WIDTH: 23 MM

WEIGHT: 1209

*OPTIONS: P, S

H3D TUBULAR FRWIDTH: 19 MM

DEPTH: 90 MM

WEIGHT: 680 (F) 865 (R)

*OPTIONS: T

JET DISC

WIDTH: 23 MM

WEIGHT: 1273

*OPTIONS: P, S

H3D CLINCHER FRWIDTH: 19 MM

DEPTH: 90 MM

WEIGHT: 680 (F) 865 (R)

*OPTIONS: T

BORN A WINNER BREAKING WIND SINCE 1984

H3 DISCH3 has delivered nine Tour de France GC victories, and chalked up more gold medals in 2012. With its all-conditions speed, solid feel, and light weight, it’s the best all around TT wheel made. The most recognized wheel in the world (it’s even on a post-age stamp) still sets the standard for speed that all others must follow.

The H3 has propelled more Grand Tour riders to the podium than any other wheel. Why? There’s no secret: the H3 is very fast in all yaw angles. Head-wind, crosswind, or tailwind, the H3 only knows one speed - fast. The pros know this, and count on the H3 as their uncomprimising TT wheel choice.

*NOTE: Options P- Powertap T- Track S- StallionOPTUM HEALTH P.B. KELLY BENEFIT STRATEGIES WOMEN’S TEAM AT THE EXERGY TOUR

Steve Hed is practically the godfather of disc wheels – discs are where our company started. Our cur-

rent models are the fastest ever made. In addition to superb aero design, Hed’s hybrid build process

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?

13DISC12H3

AERO BAR ACCESSORIES

FLIP ARMS

CORSAIR E FLAT

CORSAIR E DROP

STEMSPECS:

31.8 CLAMP

1 1/8” STEERER

80°

SIZES AVAILABLE:

80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140MM

CORSAIR FLAT

NARROW

AERO BAR EXTENSIONS

J-BEND

LAZY S-BEND

S-BEND

SETBACK WIDE

AERO BARS rand TourGOVERSIZE

ROAD BAR

SIZES AVAILABLE:

42, 44, 46 CM O.T.O.

SPECS:

75MM REACH

130MM DROP

15GRAND TOUR OVERSIZED14 AERO BARS

With the combination of wind tunnel tuned aerodynamics, light weight, stiffness, and un-

matched range of adjustability, we guarantee that you will not fit better or go faster on an-

other bar. Our corsair full aero bar is our lightest and stiffest offering to date (585 G includ-

ing brake levers). We offer the Corsair E base bar compatible with Shimano’s DI2 shift/brake

levers. This also means it is well adapted to track use or brake levers of your choice. The

base bar is compliant with the UCI’s 3:1 aspect ratio rule.

The Grand Tour Oversized handlebar and stem were born to deliver a cockpit that worthy of

a 3 week Grand Tour. Naturally they will shine at everything from your local Gran Fondo to

a 162 mile gravel road race. Whether sprinting, climbing or just rolling along in the pack the

GTO bar stem combo provides everything you need ergonomically, with an extremely high stiff-

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 stiff-

ness. The stem extension has a unique cross section shape to resist handlebar torsion during

hard efforts. Stiffness and ergonomics on the GTO bar are also enhanced by extending and

tapering the 31.8mm clamp section.

CORSAIR DROP

ACCESSORIES

DECAL COLOR OPTIONS

HED SOCKS BOTTLE OPENER

GREASE GUN

CASSETTE BODY

PODIUM HAT

LOLLIPOP

ANODIZED PARTS

HED WHEEL BAG

VISIT WWW.HEDCYCLING.COM FOR MORE ACCESSORIES

BELGIUM C2 RIM

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FIXED

ADJUSTABLE

AVAILABLE IN A DOUBLE WHEEL PADDED, OR A SIN-

GLE WHEEL UNPADDED BAG

DIFFERENT COLORS AVAILABLE FOR SKEWERS AND

FR REAR HUBS

AVAILABLE IN CAMPAGNOLO OR SHIMANO STEERER TUBE MOUNTED WATER BOTTLE CAGE

HOLDER

LOOK CLASSY IN WHITE OR BLACK CELEBRATE IN STYLE WITH A CARBON FIBER

BOTTLE OPENER

FITS GREASE PORT HUBSLOOK LIKE A PRO!

AVAILABLE FOR JET, STINGER, VANQUISH, DISC, AND H3 WHEELS

BUILD YOUR OWN TUBULAR OR CLINCHER WHEEL

ALSO AVAILABLE IN AN ALL BLACK

DISC SPECIFIC RIM

HED CYCLING PRODUCTS

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DARIO RODRIGUEZ: PG 1 AND 9

CJFOTO.COM: FRONT COVER AND PG 1, 2, 8

SAM WEIBE: PG 1, 2, AND 9

NILS NILSON: PG 7

CASEY GIBSON: PG 8

NICK SALAZAR: PG 9

VELO IMAGES: PGS 11 AND 12