Description
BLADEX™ SDM 4X5 HANDCRAFTED WHEELSET
This aerodynamic, adaptable, and lightweight wheelset takes you down flat roads, helps you climb tougher slopes, and gives you the equipment you need to add a little extra speed to your sprints.
WHY BLADEX?
BladeX lets you get a High Performance full carbon wheelset at an affordable price, as the below chart shows, BladeX is Faster, Lighter and much Less Expensive.
PERFORMANCE
DETAILED SPECS
Front Rim
Rear Rim
| RIM | CLINCHER | TUBULAR |
| Material: | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber |
| Weight: | 470g/520g | 390g/440g |
| Depth: | 38mm/50mm | 38mm/50mm |
| Max Width: | 28mm/28mm | 28mm/28mm |
| Brake Track Width: | 25mm/25mm | 25mm/25mm |
| Internal Rim Width: | 17.5mm/17.5mm | N/A |
| Brake Track: | SDM Heat Resistance Brake System |
SDM Heat Resistance Brake System |
| HUB | FRONT | REAR |
| Model: | BiteX Ceramic | BiteX Ceramic |
| Weight: | 76g | 217g |
| Center to L/R Flange: | 33.35mm / 33.35mm | 37.75mm / 16.75mm |
| Flange Diameter L/R: | 38.0mm / 38.0mm | 47.1mm / 58.0mm |
| Bearings: | 2 TPI Ceramic Bearings | 4 TPI Ceramic Bearings |
| SPOKE | FRONT | REAR |
| Type: | Aero Bladed |
Aero Bladed |
| Width: | 2.3mm | 2.3mm |
| Thickness: | 1.5mm | 1.5mm |
| Count: | 20 | 24 |
| Pattern: | Radial | Drive Side 3X; None-drive Side: 2x |
| Nipple Used: | Sapim™ Secure-lock | Sapim™ Secure-lock |
TECHNOLOGY
SDM RIM TECH
To make strong, durable rims, we add extra layers of carbon to some of the most important parts of your wheelset.
SDM BRAKE TECH
SDM HUB TECH
We’ve built an over-class hubset into our SDM designs. The BladeX SDM hubset is designed to have extra-strong wheel geometry, durability and smoothness…
SDM SPOKE
It might seem like an obvious fact for any road bike, but we’ve seen again and again that thicker spokes make for a stronger and more durable wheel.
Steve Ellison –
Well made, smooth rolling and reasonably light but strong!
I have had only 3 rides on them so far but to this point have noticed they roll well, have no noticeable flex and behave very well in light winds. With only 150km’s on them so far its not a comprehensive test but I am very happy with the product so far. I am 85kg’s and ride undulating terrain. Not a lot of hills right now and never mountains. This is my second pair of BladeX wheels. My first pair , the 2X2, have been reliable, quick and strong. Communication has been very responsive too which is a nice change when dealing with overseas suppliers of components.
Steve Ellison
Roby S. –
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Hello, can you build the wheelset with CX-Ray spokes?
Paul
Jason Xiang –
Hi Roby,
The default spokes are from Pillar, model 1423 Aero, an very durable and strong choice.
If you prefer lighter spokes like Sapim CX-Ray, you can custom your wheels at: http://i1k.70d.myftpupload.com/custom-your-sdm-handmade-road-bike-wheelset
There are plenty of choices for Spokes, Hubs, and even Rims.
Best Reagards!
BladeX Support Team
Andy –
These are not Sapim CX-Ray spokes on these SDM 4×5 wheels correct?
BladeX –
Hi Andy,
The default spokes are from Pillar, model 1423 Aero, an very durable and strong choice.
If you prefer lighter spokes like Sapim CX-Ray, you can custom your wheels at: http://i1k.70d.myftpupload.com/custom-your-sdm-handmade-road-bike-wheelset
There are plenty of choices for Spokes, Hubs, and even Rims.
Best Reagards!
BladeX Support Team
Paul –
Hi, can you build the wheelset with Chris King hubs?
Paul
admin –
Sure, Chris King is our builder’s favourite hub, a little pricy but definitely the finest hubset we have built.
BladeX Support Team