All joking aside, it’s not every day that we see a new component brand enter the industry, especially one that aim to make such drastic changes as CADEX. Their mission to create the best-performing cycling components is one that should grab attention. Their lineup consists of road and aero wheelsets, a saddle, and a range of tubeless tires.
Video c. CADEX Cycling
Yes, CADEX is technically part of Giant, but like Trek’s Bontrager or Specialized’ Roval brand, the stand alone brand is meant to allow the parts to stand out on their own merit. CADEX is focused on making a name for itself by developing products around real-world use and not just in labs and wind tunnels. Each product they’ve released has gone through numerous real-world tests to dial in how they perform under pressure.
A closer look at the road wheels
The road wheelset collection consists of 42 and 65mm carbon rim sets. Each is available in tubeless or tubular options and for rim or disc brakes. They’re built up with hookless carbon rims that are tensioned with CADEX carbon bladed spokes and Dynamic Balanced Lacing (DBL) technology to offer a lightweight, stiff, and aero build.
42mm Disc Brake Details
- External Width: 23mm
- Internal Width: 19.4mm (tubeless)
- Hight: 42mm
- Spoke Count & Lacing: 21H DBL [f] 24H DBL [r]
- Nipple Material: Alloy
- Compatible Freehubs: Shimano 11 speed & Sram XDR 12 speed
- Brake Type: Centerlock
- Set Weights: 1327g Tubeless | 1242g Tubular
CADEX 42 Rim Brake Details
- External Width: 23mm
- Internal Width: 19.4mm (tubeless)
- Hight: 42mm
- Spoke Count & Lacing: 16H Straight Pull [f] 21H DBL [r]
- Nipple Material: Alloy
- Compatible Freehubs: Shimano 11 speed & Sram XDR 12 speed
- Warranty: 2 years
- Set Weights: 1265g Tubeless | 1163g Tubular
CADEX 65 Disc Brake Details
- External Width: 26mm
- Internal Width: 22.4mm (tubeless)
- Hight: 65mm
- Spoke Count & Lacing: 21H DBL [f] 24H DBL [r]
- Nipple Material: Alloy
- Compatible Freehubs: Shimano 11 speed & Sram XDR 12 speed
- Warranty: 2 years
- Set Weights: 1501g Tubeless | 1444g Tubular
CADEX 65 Rim Brake Details
- External Width: 26mm
- Internal Width: 22.4mm (tubeless)
- Hight: 65mm
- Spoke Count & Lacing: 16H Straight Pull [f] 21H DBL [r]
- Nipple Material: Alloy
- Compatible Freehubs: Shimano 11 speed & Sram XDR 12 speed
- Warranty: 2 years
- Set Weights: 1425g Tubeless | 1367g Tubular
Deep dive into the tri ready Aero wheels
The Aero wheelset comes in tubeless and tubular options. Full aero is the goal here and they achieve this with a 4 spoke front wheel and a disc rear. Each wheel has 21mm internal widths for a smooth tire to rim transition reducing turbulence and enhanced aerodynamics.
CADEX 4 Spoke Aero Wheels
- Build Material: 18k Full Composite
- External Width: 27.6mm
- Internal Width: 21mm (tubeless)
- Axle: Titanium 100×5 QR
- Brake Type: Rim
- Weights: 840g Tubeless | 760g Tubular
CADEX Disc Aero Wheels
- Build Material: 18k Full Composite
- External Width: 27.6mm Tubeless – 27.3 Tubular
- Internal Width: 21mm Tubeless
- Axle: Titanium 130×5 QR
- Brake Type: Rim
- Freehub Compatability: Shimano 11 speed or Sram XDR 12 speed
- Weights: 1180g Tubeless | 1000g Tubular
Boosted saddle comfort
The CADEX Boost saddle has a pressure molded carbon frame which reduces flex and weight. And since the rails are strategically molded in place, they’re able to keep the rails out of the way while gaining more design freedom on top. Up top, there’s a channel stretching from the front to the rear to reduce uncomfortable pressure. Plus, free-flowing ETPU particles add comfort in the contact area. We expect to see pricing by September.
- Weight: 138g
- Materials: Carbon fiber frame, microfiber cover
- Padding: EVA + ETPU Particle Flow
- Width: 149mm
- Length: 246mm
- Stack Height: 44mm
- UniClip compatible
Tubeless Tires
The CADEX tubeless tire line includes 23, 25, and 28mm widths. Each is built with their RR-S silica-based compound that claims less rolling resistance and better grip, a single-layer Supple Race Casing for added comfort and less weight, and a lightweight Kevlar casing for added puncture protection.
700 x 23c Details
- Weight: 255g
- Max PSI: 85-125
- TPI
tip: 170 - Bead: Folding Kevlar/Carbon
700 x 25c Details
- Weight: 270g
- Max PSI: 85-125
- TPI
tip: 170 - Bead: Folding Kevlar/Carbon
700 x 28c Details
- Weight: 340g
- Max PSI: 85-115
- TPI
tip: 170 - Bead: Folding Kevlar/Carbon
We expect to have additional details and pricing around September of this year.
