Description
BLADEX™ SDM 5X5 HANDCRAFTED WHEELSET
ABOUT THIS WHEELSET
The SDM 5X5 is recommended for riders looking for an all-condition wheelset. The SDM 5X5 is the perfect balance among Aero, Stiffness, Smoothness and Lightweight. It’s 50mm deep U Shaped rim has significant aerodynamic performance, and stability through cross wind. It has X-Ceramic bearings hubs built to help you reduce the friction, making the wheels spin smoothly. It’s braking surface is reinforced with Basalt Fiber by high temperature resistance resin, ensures you have full confidence when descending.
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
Front Rim
Rear Rim
| RIM | CLINCHER | TUBULAR |
| Material: | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber |
| Weight: | 500g/500g | 420g/420g |
| Depth: | 50mm/50mm | 50mm/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: | BladeX BiteX Ceramic | BladeX 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 Ceramic Bearings | 4 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
We apply an extra layer of basalt fiber to every SDM Braking surface, which gives you noticeably better braking performance and extraordinary durability.
SDM HUB TECH
We’ve built an over-class hubset into our SDM designs. The BiteX Ceramic 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.
Toon Roks –
I’m very happy with the wheels and I both a new set for my wife. After one year climbing not one spot of damage on the rim of the wheels
Ian L. –
SDM 5X5 Clincher, Good Wheels
Bought wheel data this season, impressed with the quality and rigidity, a good wheel. I recommend to everyone.
Anand Ramaswamy –
I absolutely LOVE my Blade X Wheels!
I was very hesitant in buying these wheels at first. Then I found out that several of the riders from the group I ride with had Blade X wheels for the past 2 to 3 years with no issues and they put out quite a bit more power than I do. I decided to get a set, and Im not looking back! I intend to get a second set for another build, and two more riding friends have just ordered a set each as well. These wheels roll great! You cant beat the price! And they look Awesome on my new Madone!
Anand Ramaswamy