{"id":3285,"date":"2026-10-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/cadex-max-xc-wheelsystem\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:00:00","slug":"cadex-max-xc-wheel-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/cadex-max-xc-wheelsystem\/","title":{"rendered":"CADEX enters mountain biking with the Max XC: 1,248-gram wheelset for World Cup racers"},"content":{"rendered":"

CADEX, Giant's premium brand for wheels and parts, is taking its first step into the mountain bike world. The new CADEX Max XC WheelSystem<\/strong> It is made for modern cross-country courses, which are becoming increasingly faster and more technical. The wheelset weighs 1,248 grams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wheels have been developed and tested with the world cup riders of the Giant Factory Off-Road Team. Two-time XCO world champion Alan Hatherly says that you especially notice the efficiency: every watt you pedal, according to him, goes directly forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stiff from one piece carbon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The stiffness comes from the hubs and spokes. The carbon Super Aero spokes are directly attached to ultra-light carbon hub rings, so the entire system works as one unit and less deforms under load. With Dynamic Balanced Lacing, the spokes are at a wider angle and the spoke tension remains better balanced when you start pedaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind is the new one M1-C120 hub<\/strong> with 120 teeth and an angle of contact of 3 degrees<\/strong>. This means that the hub picks up almost immediately when you step on the pedal again. A special spring ensures uniform grip, and ceramic bearings reduce friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tested in the World Cup by the Giant Factory Off-Road Team. Photo: CADEX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wide tire for grip and protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The carbon rims are 22 mm high and kept low so that they still provide some grip on rough terrain. With a inner width of 30 mm<\/strong> Suitable for tires from 2.2 to 2.6 inches. This allows you to drive with lower tire pressure for more grip. The hookless profile supports the tire in fast turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CADEX uses extra-strong carbon fibers only where necessary. The Wide Guard<\/strong>-rims are 5 mm wide and rounded, which should help prevent damage to the rim and flat tires caused by overrunning. According to CADEX, this means that you will need fewer heavy tire inserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It gives you a lot of confidence.<\/p>\nDario Lillo, Giant Factory Off-Road Team<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Prices and warranty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n