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CADEX Ultra 40 Wheelsystem

HOLD THE LINE

£1,149.99 Original price - £1,599.99 Original price

HOLD THE LINE

With a 40mm deep hookless carbon rim, CADEX Super Aero carbon spokes, and an optimized rim layup, the Ultra 40 delivers the ideal balance of speed, stability, and responsiveness. A broad 22.4mm inner rim width enhances tire support and aero shaping, while ceramic bearings and a 48-tooth ratchet provide race-ready precision and power transfer. Confident through climbs, corners, and crosswinds, the Ultra 40 brings race-ready performance to any course, any day.

Features

  • 40mm rim depth delivers all-day aerodynamic speed and crosswind stability.
  • CADEX hookless rim technology and refined carbon layup enhance weight savings, durability and tire performance.
  • 22.4mm inner rim width improves sidewall support and creates a more aerodynamic tire interface.
  • CADEX Super Aero carbon spokes reduce lateral flex for more efficient climbing and acceleration.
  • Custom-tuned Dynamic Balanced Lacing (DBL) increases spoke bracing angle and optimizes static and dynamic spoke tension for greater lateral stiffness and maximum power transfer.
  • Traditional spoke and hub design for increased serviceability.
  • CADEX R3-C48 Aero hub with 48-tooth ratchet provides fast engagement and responsive power.
  • CADEX Ratchet Wave Spring ensures smooth, consistent hub operation under load.
  • CADEX ceramic bearings minimize rolling resistance for maximum efficiency.

Specifications

Rim Material: Carbon
Rim Type: Hookless Clincher
Tubeless: CADEX Tubeless System (rim tape and valves included)
Suggested Tire Size: 700 x 25C – 700 x 32C
Rim Height: 40mm
Rim Outer Width: 28mm
Rim Inner Width: 22.4mm
ETRTO: 622-22
Front Hub: CADEX R3-C Aero Hub, Centerlock
Rear Hub: CADEX R3-C48 Aero Hub, Ratchet Driver, Centerlock
Hub Compatibility: Shimano / SRAM XDR / Campagnolo N3W
Bearing: CADEX Ceramic Bearings
Front Axle: 100x12mm Thru Axle
Rear Axle: 142x12mm Thru Axle
Spokes: (Front) CADEX Super Aero Carbon Spoke, DBL 16H
Spokes: (Rear) CADEX Super Aero Carbon Spoke, DBL 24H
Nipple Type: Alloy, Internal
Warranty: Lifetime (registered owner)
Incident Replacement: 5-year crash replacement program (registered owner)
Weight: (Pair) 1340g (with Shimano freehub, tubeless tape and valves

Techs & Features

CADEX Ceramic Bearings
Hookless Rim Design
CADEX Precision Reinforced Layup
CADEX R3-C48 Aero Hub
CADEX Super Aero Carbon Spokes
Custom-Tuned DBL Technology

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