CADEX Released Max XC Carbon Wheelset
The carbon wheelset designed for cross-country riders includes bonded spokes and a 120-tooth ratchet system.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Cycling
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CADEX has launched its Max XC carbon wheelset, a lightweight component designed for competitive cross-country riding. The wheelset is now available to cyclists globally.
Why it matters
The wheelset utilizes a specific bonded spoke design that increases the bracing angle within a standard Boost-spaced package, potentially improving structural efficiency. This release provides riders with a new option for high-performance equipment, though at a significant entry price point.
The CADEX Max XC wheelset features a 30mm internal rim width and a 120-tooth hub ratchet system with a 3° engagement angle. The system utilizes 20 front and 24 rear spokes.
The players
CADEX
A manufacturer specializing in high-performance cycling components and carbon fiber wheelsets.
The details
The design features bladed carbon spokes bonded directly into the carbon hubshell, which helps maintain a wider bracing angle. These spokes can be tensioned and trued at the rim using a standard spoke wrench. The internal hubs utilize a 120-tooth ratchet system to provide a 3° engagement angle for power transfer.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: The CADEX Max XC wheelset was released.
Health Landscape
This release follows a trend in cycling engineering that seeks to optimize stiffness-to-weight ratios through integrated carbon structures. It builds upon established Boost axle spacing constraints by altering spoke architecture to improve bracing efficiency.
If you are considering this equipment, the wheelset comes with a 5-year incident replacement guarantee and a lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects. Discuss with your local mechanic whether this specific hub and spoke architecture meets your riding requirements.
The takeaway
The Max XC wheelset leverages bonded carbon construction to adjust spoke geometry within standard bike frames. Riders interested in these components should verify compatibility with their current frame specifications and review the warranty terms provided by CADEX.
Further reading
For more on the latest trends in components, visit our Cycling section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pinkbike.
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