Every Chris King wheelset is hand built in Wide Open's specialist workshop by a craftsman wheelbuilder. Our expertise and precise control over the build process ensure that every wheel we produce delivers the ultimate in performance and reliability.
We understand what makes wheels fast. The keys are fast bearings, power transfer, and a rim that absorbs road chatter and holds its line. When we began working with FusionFiber®, the revolutionary thermoplastic carbon fiber in our rims, its ability to eat road noise and stay planted suggested it could be part of a super high-performance wheel build. We make the ARD44 because we think it’s the best a road wheel can be, and that’s the idea, the kind of product, that makes us want to ride further, longer and faster.
The ARD44 is designed for serious cyclists who want all-out speed on flats, climbs and through corners. It’s an aero wheel that shines across a wide range of terrain, from smooth pavement to rough gravel roads. Built to surpass even the most rigorous industry standards, the ARD44 Wheelset is built around King’s industry-leading R45D hub and an aero-profiled, 44mm deep FusionFiber® rim. The combination delivers unparalleled power transfer, speed, and stability.
King’s R45D hub serves as the perfect core for this wheelset, with their superior, house-made bearings, perfectly matched races, and single-piece axles. The R45D’s flanges are optimized for lateral stiffness and durability. The final piece is Chris King's unparalleled RingDrive™ system, which maximizes engagement throughout the pedal stroke by providing 45 points of simultaneous engagement. King’s reputation throughout the industry is built on bearings that wear in, not out coupled to RingDrive’s™ high engagement super-efficient core.
The ARD44’s rim produces a stable, responsive and nimble ride while reducing bodily fatigue and strain on the rider, due to the superior damping attributes of FusionFiber’s® thermoplastic technology. It effectively minimizes unnecessary road feedback and vibrations, resulting in better traction and a smooth, comfortable ride that will keep riders fresher, longer, and make the next day’s ride easier too.
- Aerodynamically tailored for 28mm-30mm tyres. Only compatible with tubeless or tubeless-ready tyres
- 25mm internal width and 30.5mm external width accommodate a broad range of tyre sizes generally up to 47mm.
- Hookless, tubeless rim design simplifies installation and maintenance while optimizing the interface between the tyre and rim bed.
- Lifetime warranty
- Hubs Made in our Portland, OR factory
- Rims Made in Utah
- Hubs available in all current Chris King colors
SPECIFICATIONS
DIAMETER: 700c
RIM DEPTH: 44mm
INNER RIM WIDTH: 25mm
HOLE COUNT: 24h/24h
HUB: Chris King R45D Centerlock
SPOKES: Sapim CX-Ray
NIPPLES: Black Alloy
DRIVETRAIN: HG11, XDR
RECOMMENDED TIRE WIDTH: 28-47c
WEIGHT: 1525g
THE GOOD, THE BETTER AND THE EVEN BETTER THAN THAT
THE GOOD - MANUFACTURED IN THE U S OF A
It’s good to make stuff you want to ride, and wheelsets are the most exciting thing we’ve worked on in a long time. It’s good that we found a US-based, rim partner who understands our vision for products that perform well and last forever with minimal impact on the planet.
THE BETTER - LIFETIME WARRANTY
It's better we tested multiple layup options to get the exact ride-feel we wanted. It’s better that we were able to find a sweet spot in the high-end wheel game that adds some comfort back into the mix, without sacrificing handling or durability. And it's really better that; based on all the good stuff above, we can warranty them for life so you can focus on riding.
EVEN BETTER THAN THAT - FULLY RECYCLABLE
These wheels will last forever, and in the event they do break, we have a recycling path for them that will keep them out of the landfill. You should take for granted that a Chris King wheel is going to ride great and look great, but that it also dramatically reduces the environmental impact that most carbon fiber wheels have is even better than that. It’s maybe even the best.
AND some extra bullets that our friends at CSS want to make sure you knew about the manufacturing of our rims:
- ZERO waste or scrap
- ZERO carbon dust
- ZERO emissions
- Uses 1/3 electricity per part compared to traditional composite parts
- 50% increase in damping properties
- 100% Recyclable
Aucklander's Same Day Delivery
- Live in Auckland? Get your order today with our Urgent Tonight Service.
- Cost: $19.99 (Excludes Surfboards. Surfboards go in a Van and are charged at completely different rate).
- Eligibility: Check your address here.
- Order Deadline: 2.30pm (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).
Here is an example of an item available for Urgent Tonight delivery Example note the Urgent banner on the right hand side
General Shipping Information
Please note that we do not deliver to PO boxes, Great Barrier Island, or the Chatham Islands.
Street Clothing and Footwear
- Cost: $9.99
- Delivery: 1-3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1-3 extra days for rural areas.
Standard Nationwide
- Cost: $14.99
- Delivery: 2-3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1-3 extra days for rural areas.
- Exceptions: Surfboards, Soft Top Surfboards, Wakeboards, Waterskis, SUPs, and Bikes.
Larger Items
- Medium: $19.99 per item (Bodyboards, Board Bags, Longboard Skateboards, Moto Boots, and Moto Helmets).
- Large: $29.99 per item (Snowboards, Snowboard Packages, Kneeboards, Wakeboards, Water Skis, and Bikes).
- XLarge: $29.99 per item (Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Boards).
Auckland Central - Urgent Tonight
- Cost: $19.99 (Excludes Surfboards)
- Delivery: Orders placed between 8am-2.30pm will be delivered between 6pm-9pm on the same day.
- Area Coverage: Auckland Metro area, check your eligibility here.
- Availability: Monday to Friday.
Bulky Items (Surfboards, Roof Boxes, Large Bike Racks)
- Delivery Time: Up to 10 days based on location within New Zealand.
- Cost: Auckland $29, Rest of the North Island $69, South Island $99.
- Note: Surfboards, Roof Boxes, and Large Bike Racks require special transport arrangements.
Rural Delivery Surcharge
- Surcharge: $9.99 for any rural delivery.
- Note: We recommend delivery to a non-rural town or workplace to avoid this surcharge.
Waiheke Island Delivery Surcharge
- Surcharge: $30 due to high courier surcharges.
- Recommendation: Consider delivering to a friend in Auckland City who can bring it out.
Additional Information
- Rural Delivery Information: Please be aware that delivery times for rural areas may vary based on the frequency of service in your specific location. Rural couriers may visit some areas once a week. To ensure accurate delivery information for your rural address, we recommend contacting your local rural courier service.
- Order Cancellations: We cannot process cancellations once an order is placed.
- Shipping Times: No weekend or public holiday shipments.
- Tracking: Email us at ridesupport@hyper.co.nz for your tracking number.
- Contact Us: Phone Support: 0800 855 788, Email: ridesupport@hyper.co.nz
Freight Companies
- Post Haste and Mainfreight for most shipments. Track your order at:
- Post Haste
- Mainfreight for bulky items.
Australia
- For shipping information on Australian orders, click here.
Please note that we do not ship surfboards or stand-up paddleboards to Australia.
Also we do not deliver to post shops and post office boxes. We require a physical business or residential delivery address.
Australia Standard Nationwide
- Cost: $19.99 + 2% import fee (may differ based on the item).
- Delivery Time: 4-6 business days. (please note this is an estimate)
At Hyper Ride, we are committed to delivering your order as swiftly as possible. All our Australian shipments are handled by Team Global Express.
Shipping Schedule
All products are dispatched during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm). Please note that our daily order cutoff time is 3 PM NZ time. Orders placed outside of business hours, during public holidays, and on weekends will be processed on the next business day, as courier companies do not operate during those times.
Tracking Your Order
Once your parcel is scanned by Team Global Express, you will automatically receive a tracking link at the email address you provided with your order. To track your shipment with Team Global Express, please visit https://www.myteamge.com/
Customs and Duty Charges
For international orders, it's essential to be aware of potential customs or import duties. These charges are applied when the parcel reaches its destination country and are the responsibility of the recipient. Hyper Ride has no control over these fees and cannot predict their amount. We cannot be held responsible for any additional charges incurred, nor can we accept a return in such cases. As an established and ethical business, we do not engage in illegal practices such as marking international orders as gifts to bypass or reduce customs fees.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our support team at ridesupport@hyper.co.nz.
