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Cadex Max Aero and Aero 4-Spoke: wheels designed for performance… and style

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In 2025, Giant’s brand raises the bar again with the Cadex Max Aero and the Aero 4-spoke, a range designed for triathletes and time trial specialists. The result of a collaboration with elite athletes such as two-time Ironman world champion Gustav Iden and the Jayco AlUla team, these wheels combine aerodynamics, light weight and stiffness to offer a decisive advantage on timed courses. Whether you are chasing a PR, a KOM or a race win, the Max Aero promise to turn every pedal stroke into pure speed. Let’s find out what makes these new models essential benchmarks for demanding cyclists.

A lighter, stiffer, faster disc wheel

The Max Aero Disc redefines the standards for disc wheels. Weighing just 1000 g, it is 150 g lighter than its predecessor, while offering greater stiffness and aerodynamic efficiency. Designed for fast, flat courses, this wheel excels at reducing drag, an asset validated by extensive wind tunnel testing. Its structure incorporates major advances, such as Cadex’s trademark Max carbon spoking, a new 1K carbon fairing skin and new ultralight hubs. All combined, Cadex claims an improvement of 54.3% in lateral stiffness and 20.2% in drive stiffness. Paired with ultra-smooth ceramic bearings, it guarantees minimal energy loss, making it a favoured choice for racers looking to “crush the clock”.

Cadex Max Aero disc wheel technical specifications

  • Rim: Hookless
  • Rim material: 1k carbon
  • Hubs: R3-C40 – Ratchet system
  • Bearings : Cadex ceramic
  • Spokes : Cadex Aero Carbon
  • Internal width: 22.4 mm, compatible with 25-30 mm tubeless tyres.
  • External width: 28.4 mm
  • Weight : 1000 g
  • Price: €2799.
  • Lifetime warranty (registration required on the Cadex website)
  • 5-year crash replacement

These features make the Max Aero Disc a formidable weapon for triathlons and time trials, where every watt counts.

Spoked wheels to slice through the air under control

The 4-spoke wheels complete the Aero range with a versatile approach. With 50 mm rims at the front and 65 mm at the rear, these four-spoke carbon wheels offer a perfect balance between speed and stability. Their design, refined in the wind tunnel, reduces drag in crosswind conditions, while their exceptional stiffness ensures precise control, even at high speed. This model is aimed at cyclists who want to combine aerodynamics, handling… and style!

Cadex Aero 4-Spoke wheels technical specifications

  • Rim: Hookless
  • Rim depths : 50 mm front and 65 mm rear
  • Rim material: 1k carbon
  • Hubs: R3-C40 – Ratchet system
  • Bearings : Cadex ceramic
  • Spokes : Cadex Aero Carbon
  • Internal width: 22.4 mm, compatible with 25-30 mm tubeless tyres.
  • External width: 30 mm front and 32 mm rear
  • Weight : 880 g front and 1047 g rear
  • Price: €1849 for the front wheel and €2249 for the rear wheel
  • Lifetime warranty (registration required on the Cadex website)
  • 5-year crash replacement
  • Price: €1849 (front), €2249 (rear).

Where can I buy Cadex Max Aero wheels?

Cadex Max Aero carbon wheels will be available from the end of May 2025. For French cyclists, there are several options:

  • Official Giant dealers, who distribute the Cadex brand, or online
  • The official Cadex website, which offers a complete showcase, with a store locator to find dealers near you.
  • Some specialist cycling e-commerce sites may also stock them, although availability will probably be limited.

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