Hed Designs Ardennes wheelsets - clincher


  • Average Rating: 5/5
  • MSRP: $ 995.00
  • # of Reviews: 2

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Product Description

Ardennes. Bastogne. Kermesse. If you think classic Belgian racing when you see the name of HED's Ardennes wheelset, you're right. HED designed them...


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Joel a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: May 1, 2011

Strengths:    I have the CL version. They are reasonably light, laterally stiff and I can really feel the aero advantage over my old wheels.

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:   
These wheels are a definite improvement over my old wheels. My old wheels were very nice wheels-dt240 hubs with velocity aerohead and deep V rims built by Dave at Speeddream. Truly one of the best wheel builders in the country.
The Heds are noticeably stiffer. No brake rub under hard climbing. Almost no lateral flex at all. The 23mm rim allows me to run fast and smooth at 60-70psi with 700x35 tires. They also give the bike a much more stable feel on bad pavement and gravel. You can bomb sketchy downhills one handed. I could never do this with my old wheels.
They make the whole bike feel more stable and controlled no matter the condition of the road.

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Favorite Ride:   Spring Gravel

Price Paid:    $750.00

Purchased At:   Ragnorok 111

Similar Products Used:   Dt 240 Velocity Aerohead front and Deep V rear, built by a master.

Bike Setup:   Kona Jake with a mix of road and mtb parts. Under 20lbs and after 10 years of year 'round riding (Minnesota)I can say this bike is as tough as they come.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by andrew_adelman a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: June 30, 2010

Strengths:    Rolling resistence, handling

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:   
Fantastic wheels. They roll incredibly fast. I notice when coasting I often roll faster then the riders next to me. They also handle well. I feel like I can descend faster on them than on my other wheels.

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Favorite Ride:   Noon Ride

Price Paid:    $850.00

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   Ksyerium, Reynolds, Rolf

Bike Setup:   Storck Road Bike



Reviews 1 - 2 (2 Reviews Total)

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Victory A23/HED Ardennes C2 clincher experiences

I'm thinking about having a wheelset built for the first time.I'm considering these rims for a possible build... thoughts for cyclocross use including th Iron Cross in PA.What expe   Read More »

HED ardennes front wheel play

I have a brand new set of HED ardennes wheels and have noticed that the front wheel has the slightest amount of side to side play when unloaded that disappears when loaded with som   Read More »

HED Ardennes rims for build project.

I have a set of DA 28 spoke hubs that I am looking to build up using the HED rims(clincher). I am planning on using DT Aerolites because I have them. Any problems? I weigh 190 -200   Read More »

Stock Hed Ardennes or Custom Hed C2

I'm considering the Hed Belgium C2 rims for my next wheelset. My dilemma is should I go with the factory Hed Ardennes SL or a custom built Hed C2 wheelset with Chris King R45 or DT   Read More »

Hed Ardennes CL as cyclocross wheelset

On Hed's website, [url=http://hedcycling.com/ardennes/default.asp?content=CL]HED Cycling Ardennes CL[/url], the Ardennes CL is listed as a tire suitable for cyclocross. It also s   Read More »

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