The world of high-priced, premium wheelsets is competitive, though, with many well-reviewed options. The steps Giant has taken to put the Cadex 65 in among other premium wheelset options have worked to a large extent, with the build quality, presentation, and materials such as the carbon spokes creating a seriously fast wheelset – though not being able to drain water out of the rim easily is a frustration. To get the water out I had to remove the tyre and valve and allow the water to drain out. The carbon rim does not feature a small drain hole, which is something present on the majority of deep-section carbon wheels I have used. It must be going in through the spoke hole areas, but getting it out is not easy. Since publishing this review, I've experienced an issue with these wheels while riding on wet roads: water is able to get inside the rim, and it can be quite a considerable amount, enough that you can hear it sloshing around inside. You could use a wider tyre, but this might impact aerodynamic performance, with Cadex recommending 25mm tyres for maximum aero gains. The pressure and tyre width are similar to other setups I use, but they still felt harsh in comparison, and on less-than-perfect roads you can really feel the vibrations in your hands, which can take its toll on longer rides. > How to choose the best bike tyre pressure - balancing speed, comfort and grip The use of a 25mm tyre might be partly to blame, although the Aeros do have a good specification, with a 170tpi casing, and I ran them at 73psi, the lowest recommended pressure for my weight based on the Cadex tyre pressure guide. The feeling of stiffness and responsiveness remained impressive throughout the test, but the sideways stiffness is echoed vertically, and they are not the most comfortable wheels to ride. They're also available to buy separately, front and rear, giving you the potential to mix depths should you wish.Ĭould the flush tyre-to-rim fit be a factor? In my recent experience on two other deep-section rims, the Giant SLR2 and Hollowgram KNØT 64, both feature a rim width that is greater than the diameter of the tyre, and they feel more stable in all wind directions and speeds.
The 65 is the deepest of the range, with a hookless rim that is designed to work alongside the Cadex Aero tyre for maximum aerodynamic performance and speed.Īs the name suggests, the wheels have a 65mm rim profile front and rear, and while deep rims can often mean an increase in weight, these measure up impressively on the scales at 1,550g, achieved in part by using carbon spokes.
> Buy now: Cadex 65 Disc tubeless wheels for £2,499.98 from CyclestoreĬadex is a high-end in-house brand of Giant bikes, and its wheelsets sit a tier above the Giant-branded wheels available. If you're interested in the Cadex 65 Discs, check out our guide to the best road bike wheels for more options. I've also discovered an issue when riding in the wet. And though they feel brilliant at times, they also deliver quite a harsh ride, compromising comfort and performance on longer rides. The Cadex 65 Disc tubeless wheels are fast, with impressive stats and aerodynamic claims, but stability in the wind can be a problem.
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