HED Vanquish V62 Pro Disc Brake Wheelset

The HED Vanquish V62 Pro Disc Brake Wheelset represents a particular kind of commitment — one to speed that doesn't require you to compromise everything else. Sixty-two millimeters of rim depth puts you firmly in the deep-section category, where aerodynamics become a tangible weapon on open roads, long solo efforts, and circuits where holding speed matters more than saving it. This isn't a wheel you buy hoping to feel the difference. You'll feel it.

What separates the V62 Pro from the deep-section crowd is how deliberately HED has approached the geometry. The rims are made in the USA — a manufacturing choice HED has maintained as a genuine commitment to quality control, not a branding exercise. The 21 mm internal and 30 mm external rim width reflects how tire and wheel interact aerodynamically. Rather than designing the rim in isolation and mounting a tire as an afterthought, HED's rim profile is shaped to work with a 25–28c tire as a single aerodynamic system. The result is a wheel that behaves better in crosswinds than a narrower deep-section rim, while still delivering the speed advantage you're chasing in the first place. Add tubeless compatibility and you can drop tire pressure further — improving traction and road feel without the pinch flat risk that kept riders on tubes for so long.

The Pro build elevates these rims with a component pairing that reflects how this wheel is actually meant to be used. Sapim CX-Ray bladed spokes laced to DT Swiss 350 CenterLock disc hubs is a combination that shows up on the best hand-built wheels for good reason. CX-Ray spokes are widely considered the benchmark for bladed spoke performance — light, aerodynamic, and resilient across heavy race mileage. The DT Swiss 350 hubs are workhorses in the best sense: consistent engagement, proven longevity, and fully serviceable when the kilometers stack up. This is a wheelset specced to be ridden hard for a long time, not to look impressive before its first race.

HED Vanquish V62 Pro Disc Specs at a Glance

• Rim Depth: 62 mm
• Internal Rim Width: 21 mm
• External Rim Width: 30 mm
• Rim Construction: Carbon, made in the USA
• Tire Compatibility: Tubeless-ready, designed for 25–28c
• Brake Standard: Disc brake (CenterLock)
• Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray bladed
• Hubs: DT Swiss 350 CenterLock
• Driver Options: HG11 (Shimano / SRAM 11-speed) or XDR
• Intended Tire Pressure Range: Lower pressures enabled by wide tubeless platform

Design Benefits

1. Aerodynamic Rim-and-Tire Integration: The 30 mm external width is sized to work with modern 25–28c tires as a unified aerodynamic profile — the tire doesn't interrupt the airflow, it completes it. This approach, which HED has long championed, means less drag and more predictable crosswind behavior compared to older narrow-rim designs paired with wide tires.
2. Tubeless Traction and Compliance: The V62 Pro is tubeless-ready from the factory, allowing you to run lower tire pressures without risking pinch flats. Lower pressure translates directly to better road contact, reduced vibration over rough surfaces, and improved cornering grip — particularly valuable on the technical sections of a race or sportive where confidence in your tires matters as much as raw speed.
3. Durable, Race-Proven Hub and Spoke Combination: DT Swiss 350 hubs are chosen by serious builders because they hold up. Consistent ratchet engagement, serviceable internals, and a track record across demanding conditions make them a reliable foundation. Paired with Sapim CX-Ray spokes — known for their fatigue resistance and aerodynamic cross-section — the Pro build is designed to stay true and perform consistently throughout a full race season and beyond.
4. USA-Made Carbon Rims: HED manufactures its carbon rims domestically, maintaining direct oversight of layup quality and construction tolerances. For a rim that absorbs road input and transmits power thousands of times per ride, that consistency in manufacturing is a practical advantage — not a talking point.

Final Take

The HED Vanquish V62 Pro Disc is built for the rider who trains as seriously as they race — someone who wants a deep-section carbon wheelset that delivers real aerodynamic performance without demanding constant maintenance or careful handling. If you spend time in fast groups, enter road races, or simply want a tubeless disc wheel that can carry a full season's racing, this is where the spec sheet and the real-world ride align.