Amgen tour of California 2012

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HED Ardennes wheels

  • The HED Ardennes is without doubt one of the finest clincher wheelsets we've tested of any material.

    The HED Ardennes is without doubt one of the finest clincher wheelsets we've tested of any material.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The C2 rim lets typical 23mm-wide tires spread out a little more for a bigger contact patch and better sidewall support. HED also claims the resultant shape is more aero, too.

    The C2 rim lets typical 23mm-wide tires spread out a little more for a bigger contact patch and better sidewall support. HED also claims the resultant shape is more aero, too.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • HED offers a ceramic upgrade for the Ardennes but the stock stainless steel bearings were so amazingly smooth that we can't justify using anything else.

    HED offers a ceramic upgrade for the Ardennes but the stock stainless steel bearings were so amazingly smooth that we can't justify using anything else.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The key to the Ardennes' performance is the wider 'C2' rim extrusion which delivers on its promise of better grip and improved ride quality.

    The key to the Ardennes' performance is the wider 'C2' rim extrusion which delivers on its promise of better grip and improved ride quality.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Ardennes is equipped with HED's own Sonic hubs including the minimal-looking front…

    The Ardennes is equipped with HED's own Sonic hubs including the minimal-looking front…

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • …and svelte rear.

    …and svelte rear.

    Photo credit © James Huang