Wheel(s) DUKE STRADA 48 / Sapim CX-Carbon Spokes

Strada 48 CX-Carbon Edition is aimed at riders who want a wheelset clearly focused on speed, while still staying light, reactive and fully usable on rolling terrain.

The 48 mm profile clearly moves into fast performance territory. It brings a clear aerodynamic gain, better sustained speed and finely tuned inertia, while keeping weight low enough for rolling terrain.

Based on the SLR5 process, the rim combines Toray T1100 fibres, aerospace-grade resin and a highly precise layup to deliver a top-level weight / stiffness / reliability ratio.

DRC optimises vertical support and steering precision by filtering vibrations without dulling power transfer. SpokeCore passages ensure a homogeneous and durable structure.

The Offset geometry balances spoke tension and reinforces lateral stiffness. With its 25 mm internal width, the rim reaches its full potential with modern 28-30 mm tyres.

This CX-Carbon Edition combines DUKE Elite carbon rims with Sapim CX-Carbon 365 spokes and DUKE MadMax3 T365 hubs. The benefit is not only weight: the build lowers rotating mass, sharpens steering precision and delivers a more immediate response at every acceleration.

The Sapim CX-Carbon 365 uses an ultralight carbon structure and a 3.0 × 1.5 mm aerodynamic teardrop profile. Its very low elongation - around 0.43 mm at 1200 N - limits energy loss under pedalling load and gives the wheelset a particularly direct feel.

The 20-spoke front / 24-spoke rear layout keeps weight extremely low without giving up lateral stiffness. The front wheel keeps a precise road feel, while the rear wheel remains stable under power during sprints and hard accelerations.

DUKE MadMax3 T365 hubs use a dedicated interface for the 3.65 × 5.5 mm T-head format of the CX-Carbon spoke. They complete the build with a high-end mechanical platform that matches the level of this edition.

Very light, direct and consistent in every component choice, this CX-Carbon Edition is aimed at riders who want a truly high-end build: not just lighter, but more precise, more reactive and more efficient on the road.