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Winspace just introduced the Lún HYPER 2023, the second generation of their popular HYPER wheels I reviewed. Below, I summarize what’s new, how much they cost, some information from behind the scenes, and more. You also get an exclusive 10% discount on Winspace products.
KEY TAKEAWAY
Lún HYPER 2023 are better than HYPER 2020 in almost every aspect. They are a few grams lighter, a bit stiffer, and wider. However, Winspace introduced a new naming based on the different front and rear rim depths, e.g., D45 (46mm front, 54mm rear). If you already have HYPER 2020, I don’t think you should upgrade.
NOTE: I reviewed Lún HYPER SE 23 wheels, which are almost the same as HYPER 2023 but have steel bearings and a different rim finish. You might also be interested in learning more about the $2600 Lún MEGA wheels.
What’s New?
Lún HYPER 2023 come with 3 major changes:
- Wider rims & different rim profiles
- Lower weight
- Increased stiffness
The following picture shows the entire Lún HYPER 2023 lineup. You will notice different rim depths, weights, etc.
Wider Rims & Different Rim Profiles
Many owners of the first generation of HYPERs pointed to the narrow rim width (19mm) optimized for 25mm tires.
With the growing popularity of 28mm and 30mm* tires, wider rims ensure a smoother transition between the tire and the rim and, therefore, better aerodynamics.
*The maximum tire width HYPER 2023 can accommodate is 47mm.
In addition, they improve comfort and cornering to make your ride even more enjoyable.
Another thing that surprised me was the rim profile.
While the D33/R33 rim depth climbing wheels have the same rim profile, the front and rear wheels of the D45/R45 and D67/R67 depths differ.
Winspace calls it F-Rapid design and explains it as follows:
“The front wheel is optimized for its leading-edge performance, giving speed and stability in various conditions with a wider rim profile. The rear wheel profile is taller and optimized for lower yaw angles, emphasizing trailing edge performance.”
Will this change make any difference? We will see.
Lower Weight
HYPERs were not super lightweight wheels. Depending on the rim depth, their weight ranges from 1343 to 1608g (disc brake option) and 1267 to 1498g (rim brake option).
HYPER 2023 wheels are about 6% lighter (30 to 100g) than HYPER 2020. For comparison, Elitewheels DRIVE wheels are about 100-150g lighter than the HYPER 2020.
I hope the lighter HYPER 2023 will be as fast or faster on flats as their previous generation.
You might also be interested in this roundup of the best Chinese road bike wheels.
Increased Stiffness
One of the most discussed features of HYPER wheels was their high stiffness.
HYPER 2023 come with an increased drive spoke angle, which leads to greater torsional stiffness and more direct power transfer.
Winspace claims the torsional stiffness is 15.7% higher. I am curious if I will be able to notice the difference when riding both generations of HYPER wheels side by side.
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Lún HYPER 2023 now come with a redundancy cover, improving aerodynamics and safety.
What’s the Same?
HYPER 2023 wheels have the same butterfly rim pattern, hubs, and spokes. Of course, they are still tubeless-ready and UCI-approved.
As the saying goes:
‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
Lún HYPER vs. HYPER 2023 Technical Specifications
The following table compares the technical specifications of HYPER 2020 and 2023 wheels.
| Feature | HYPER 2020 | HYPER 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Rim depths (front/rear wheel) | 38mm 50mm 65mm | 35mm/35mm 46mm/54mm 60mm/68mm |
| Weight (disc) | 1343g (38mm) 1425g (50mm) 1608g (65mm) | 1330g (D33) 1421g (D45) 1515g (D67) |
| Weight (rim) | 1267g (38mm) 1349g (50mm) 1498g (65mm) | 1229g (R33) 1322g (R45) 1418g (R67) |
| Internal rim width | 19mm | 21mm |
| External rim width (front wheel) | 19mm | 27.6mm (D33, D45, R33, R45) 28mm (D67, R67) |
| External rim width (rear wheel) | 19mm | 27.6mm (D33, R33) 27.8mm (D45, R45) 28.5mm (D67, R67) |
| Hubs | Winspace hubs with over-sized 17mm axles and 6903 and 6803 bearings | Winspace hubs with over-sized 17mm axles and 6903 and 6803 bearings |
| Max. tire pressure | 120 PSI | |
| Number of spokes (disc) | 21 (F) / 21 (R) | |
| Number of spokes (rear) | 16 (F) / 21 (R) | |
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Summary
Lún HYPER 2023 wheels are wider, lighter, and stiffer. They are newly available in different rim depths [front/rear] (35/35, 46/54, and 60/68mm). All depths are available for rim and disc brakes.
Additionally, the front and rear wheels have different rim profiles to maximize aerodynamic gains.
Spokes and hubs remained the same, as did the rim pattern.
The price increased only by 100 USD. So, with the following 10% discount code (CYCLISTSHUB10), you can get a pair for 1170 USD.
That’s still great value for the money, what do you think?
I can’t wait to try and compare them with the HYPER 2020 I reviewed. I am mainly curious to try the crosswind stability of HYPER 2023. The stability of the previous generation was not the best.
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Lún HYPER 2023 FAQ
Preview picture credit: winspace.cc
Actually I don´t like the new hypers when you ride 25 mm tires.
According to the aerodynamics the old hyper should be faster then the new ones when riding 25 mm tires, simply because of the rim width. I would buy them if thhe external width would be 26 mm. I guess it is more marketing this time to offer a wider range of possible tires with the tradeoff that you cannot deliver the same performance for all tire sizes. It would be great if they would offer the same hypers with a smaller rim.
Hi Sven,
Well, I am not sure about this. In theory, the frontal area will be the same and the tire-rim transition improves with these wider rims, creating a more aerofoil-like shape.
Unfortunately, I don’t have these wheels side by side to check out the transition and eventually do the tests.
However, I dare to say that the differences will be marginal in the end (compared to changing your riding position).
– Petr
The airfoil is wider and shorter, making it inherently less aerodynamic. It is unlikely that the separated airfoil will reattach to the 46mm front wheel, which is 28mm wide. I would wager that the R67 will have similar aero performance to the old 50mm. However, the R45 will not be very fast in terms of aerodynamics due to its width being about 60% of its depth, whereas the old one was 38% of its depth. Nevertheless, it will be more stable.
Hi Jared
I don’t have the know-how to verify your statement, but it seems it makes sense. 🙂 Thanks for your comment.
– Petr
Of course the airfoil is better on thinner wheels but that is not the only factor on how fast a wheel is. With the rider profile enables you to run a 25 mm tire so it doesn’t exceed the width of the rim (105 rule, getting the best aerodynamics) while allowing you to run lower air pressure (taking the most advantage of this by running tubeless) and optimize your rolling resistance . So your ride in theory is more comfortable and faster because you can run lower tire pressure in turn getting better rolling resistance. Sorry , but both factors rolling resistance and aero dynamics play a part in how fast a wheel runs. Running 25 mm wide rims may be more aero but you would have to run 23 mm tires to get the most out of them but the rolling resistance at the psi you have to ride them on will be substantially slower (not to mention less comfortable). Where as you can run 25 mm tires on a 27.5 wide rim and it won’t exceed the 105 rule. 25 mm tires on a 26 wide rim will exceed the 105 rule therefore making it less aerodynamic than the wider rim running 25 mm tires. Science not marketing.
Hi Max,
Thank you for your knowledgeable comment.
– Petr
Very excited about the 2023 wheels. When will you be doing a direct comparison?
Hi Marc,
I don’t know to be honest. I can’t afford to spend one grand on each product I test. But I would love to compare them side by side too. 🙂
– Petr