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Cadex Max Aero and 4 Sticks Aero, wheels designed for performance... and style

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In 2025, Giant's brand raised the level with the Cadex Max Aero and the 4 Aero sticks, a range designed for triathletes and time trial specialists. The result of a collaboration with elite athletes such as Gustav Iden, two Ironman World Champion, or the Jayco AlUla team, these wheels combine aerodynamics, lightness and rigidity to offer a decisive advantage over timed routes. Whether you're aiming for a PR, a KOM or a win in competition, the Max Aero promises to turn every pedal kick into pure speed. Let's find out what makes these new products a must for demanding cyclists.

A lighter, stiffer, faster lenticular

The Max Aero Disc redefines lenticular wheel standards. Weighing only 1000 g, it is 150 g lighter than its predecessor, while providing superior rigidity and aerodynamic efficiency. Designed for fast and flat runs, this wheel excels in the reduction of drag, an asset validated by in-depth tests in the wind tunnel. Its structure incorporates major advances, such as Cadex's brand name and Max carbon shelving, a new 1K carbon sheath coating and new ultralight hubs. All combined, Cadex announces an improvement in lateral rigidity of 54.3% and transmission rigidity of 20.2%. Combined with ultra-fluid ceramic bearings, it guarantees a minimum energy loss, making it a preferred choice for competitors seeking to « Overwrite Time ».

Technical specifications of the Cadex Max Aero lenticular

  • Rim : Hookless
  • Rim materials : Carbon 1k
  • Moths : R3-C40 – Ratchet system
  • Bearings : Ceramic Cadex
  • Rays : Cadex Aero Carbon
  • Internal width 22.4 mm, compatible tire tubeless 25-30 mm.
  • External width : 28.4 mm
  • Weight : 1000 g
  • Prices : 2799 €.
  • Life guarantee (recording required on the Cadex site)
  • Crash replacement for 5 years

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

Wheels with sticks to split air in control

The 4-stick wheels complete the Aero range with a versatile approach. Featuring 50 mm front and 65 mm rear wheels, these four-stick carbon wheels offer a perfect balance between speed and stability. Their design, refined in windmills, reduces drag in lateral wind conditions, while their exceptional rigidity ensures precise control, even at high speed. This model is for cyclists who want to combine aerodynamics, maneuverability... and style!

Technical specifications of the Cadex Aero 4 wheels

  • Rim : Hookless
  • Profiles 50 mm at front and 65 mm at rear
  • Rim materials : Carbon 1k
  • Moths : R3-C40 – Ratchet system
  • Bearings : Ceramic Cadex
  • Rays : Cadex Aero Carbon
  • Internal width 22.4 mm, compatible tire tubeless 25-30 mm.
  • External width 30 mm at front and 32 mm at rear
  • Weight 880 g for the front and 1047 g for the rear
  • Prices : 1849€ front wheel and 2249€ rear wheel
  • Life guarantee (recording required on the Cadex site)
  • Crash replacement for 5 years
  • Prices : 2249 € (before), 1849 € (back).

Where to buy my Cadex Max Aero?

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

  • Giant Official Retailers, who distribute the Cadex brand or online
  • The official website of Cadex which offers a complete display, with a store locator to identify the distributors near you.
  • Some e-commerce sites specializing in cycling could also store them, although availability is likely to be limited.

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