{"id":33965,"date":"2022-03-01T18:00:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T17:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=666564"},"modified":"2022-03-01T18:22:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T17:22:44","slug":"cadex-claims-new-carbon-spoked-gravel-wheelset-has-class-leading-stiffness-to-weight-ratio","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/cadex-claims-new-carbon-spoked-gravel-wheelset-has-class-leading-stiffness-to-weight-ratio\/","title":{"rendered":"Cadex claims new carbon-spoked gravel wheelset has class-leading \u201cstiffness-to-weight ratio\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 01 March 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Cadex has launched its first gravel wheelset<\/a> and accompanying all-road tyres for riding fast on rugged tracks and rough tarmac. The Cadex AR 35 disc WheelSystem weighs a claimed 1,270g and Cadex says it delivers greater rigidity than rival wheelsets.<\/p>\n

Cadex claims the AR 35 hookless carbon rims are 82g lighter than Zipp 303 Firecrests<\/a> and are as strong as cross-country mountain bike wheels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The front wheel costs \u00a31,099 \/ $1,400 \/ AU$1,800 \/ \u20ac1,250 and the rear comes in at \u00a31,399 \/ $1,600 \/ AU$2,320 \/ \u20ac1,500. The wheels are available with Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo freehubs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The new wheels have a hookless rim profile and are 25mm wide (internal).<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The 25mm-wide inner rim is compatible with tubeless road tyres <\/a>sized from 28c all the way up to 45mm-wide gravel tyres.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Giant-owned brand, which is better known for its road bike wheels<\/a>, also claims the wheelset has unrivalled stiffness for its weight.<\/p>\n

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The wheels are laced with bladed carbon spokes, boosting stiffness further.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

According to Cadex, this quality improves power transfer, wasting fewer watts, and ups stability and control in corners.<\/p>\n

The Cadex R2-C60 hub has ceramic bearings and an R-Drive 60-tooth ratchet freehub with a flat spring and integrated-axle front hub.<\/p>\n

We have the wheels at the BikeRadar office and weighed the front at 608g and rear at 760g. These weights include tubeless tape and valves, for a total working wheelset weight of 1,368g.<\/p>\n

New Cadex gravel tyres<\/h2>\n
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The GX will deal with everything except mud, says Cadex.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Cadex says its AR tubeless tyre is cut out for high-speed riding on paved and dirt roads, while the GX is for forays on to gravel, sand, light mud and firm tracks.<\/p>\n

They both come in 700x40c and cost \u00a359.99 \/ $85 \/ AU$129.95 \/ \u20ac67.50. The AR weighs 425g and the GX 445g, according to Cadex.<\/p>\n

The company recommends the same maximum pressure of 60psi and minimum of 25psi for the two models.<\/p>\n

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The AR tubeless tyre has a semi-slick centre and grippier-looking side.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cadex <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The racier AR tubeless has a smooth-looking centre tread, which consists of diamond-shaped knobs. Taller side knobs are interspersed with smaller intermediate knobs.<\/p>\n

By contrast, the more aggressive tread on the GX tubeless comprises short centre knobs and larger side knobs.<\/p>\n

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Both tyres feature a 170tpi casing.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Both have 170 TPI casing, which is supposed to offer a comfortable ride, while reducing tyre weight.<\/p>\n

The tyre features dual-compound rubber and a double layer of puncture protection, according to Cadex.<\/p>\n

Cadex says it will add a composite handlebar to the range in late-2022.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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