Core 45

Brand from China, 1 variant in the manufacturer’s shop.

Dimensions to scale, shape schematic
Rim depth
45 mm
Source

Source: bladexcycle.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Front Rim: CORE 45 (Rim Depth: 45mm)”

Internal width

Internal width according to the shop: 18 mm.

Green: 23 mm internal width or more. Yellow: 21 to under 23 mm. Red: under 21 mm.

Source

Source: bladexcycle.com, As of 12 Nov 2026

“Inner Width (Bild: Maß 18 zwischen den Innenseiten der Felgenhörner): 18mm”

External width

External width according to the shop: 25 mm, internal width 18 mm, so 7 mm wider outside than inside.

Rated is how much wider the rim is outside than inside. Green: at least 7 mm. Yellow: 5 to under 7 mm. Red: under 5 mm.

Source

Source: bladexcycle.com, As of 12 Nov 2026

“Outer Width (Bild: Maß 25 über die Außenseiten der Felgenhörner): 25mm”

Set weight

Expected at 45 mm depth and 18 mm internal width: 1,487 g. Stated: 1,616 g, manufacturer’s claim.

Expected from a robust regression over the manufacturer’s claims of 1,285 wheelsets by rim depth and internal width. Green: lighter than expected. Yellow: up to 10% heavier than expected. Red: more than 10% heavier. With green load capacity, 5 and 12% apply.

Source

Source: bladexcycle.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Summe aus VR und HR: Weight: Front 753g, Rear 863g”

All values are manufacturer’s claims unless marked otherwise. “Source” shows link and date.

  • Max. rider weight according to the manufacturer: 115 kg.

    Rated is the max. rider weight, without it the max. system weight (rider, bike and luggage); a limit without reference counts as system weight. If the rider weight is above the system weight, the system weight counts. Green: rider from 120 kg, system from 130 kg. Yellow: rider 100 to under 120 kg, system 110 to under 130 kg. Red: below. Grey: the manufacturer states no limit.

  • Duties and import VAT according to the shop: included, duties paid delivery (DDP).

    Green: included, so duties paid delivery (DDP), or shipped from the EU. Yellow: you pay them on import, plus at least 19% import VAT, or only the taxes are included and the duties stay open. Grey: the shop does not say clearly.

  • Shipping to Germany according to the shop: free.

    Green: free to Germany. Yellow: paid. Grey: the shop does not say clearly.

  • Delivery time according to the shop: 4 to 7 days, so up to 5 business days.

    The upper value counts, days count as business days × 5/7. Green: up to 10 business days. Yellow: 11 to 20 business days. Red: more than 20 business days.

  • Returns according to the shop: 30 days, you pay return shipping.

    Green: 30 days or more if the shop pays return shipping. Yellow: any other period, including returns only for defects.

  • Against manufacturing defects under normal intended use: rims, spokes, hub shells and wheel build 5 years each, bearings and hub internals without a stated period. Wear, accidental damage and misuse are excluded. When the period starts is not stated.

    Green: 3 years or more, or lifetime. Yellow: 2 years. Red: under 2 years.

  • 30% discount on the parts needed for rim and wheel, 3 years from receipt. You pay shipping, customs duties and taxes for the replacement parts. BladeX pays for shipping the damaged part to BladeX.

    Green: the brand offers crash replacement, a discounted replacement after a crash. Red: it offers none. Grey: it does not say clearly.

  • Green: wheel bags and more accessories included. Yellow: accessories such as valves, spare spokes or rim tape included, but no wheel bags. Red: the package list names only the wheels. Grey: the shop does not name what is included.

Specifications

Terms explained

BladeX Core 45, as claimed by the manufacturer: rim depth 45 mm, 18 mm internal width, 25 mm external width, 1,616 g per set, 24/24 Steel spokes.

Load capacity

Max. rider weight
115 kg
Source

Source: bladexcycle.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Rider Weight Limit: 115kg”

Max. system weight
unknown
UCI approval
unknown

Spokes

Count F/R
24/24
Source

Source: bladexcycle.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Spoke Count: Front 24, Rear 24”

Material
Steel
Source

Source: bladexcycle.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Spoke Type: Pillar 1423 Aero Bladed”

Model
Pillar 1423 Aero Bladed
Source

Source: bladexcycle.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Spoke Type: Pillar 1423 Aero Bladed”

Hub

Model
CORE
Source

Source: bladexcycle.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Hubs: CORE™”

Freehub mechanism
Ratchet
Source

Source: bladexcycle.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Rachet 36T”

In the box

Included
unknown

Buy from BladeX

BladeX

Brand from China, 23 wheelsets.

Shipping to Germany
free
Duties and import VAT
included, duties paid delivery (DDP)
Delivery time
4 to 7 days
Ships from
unclear
Returns
30 days, you pay return shipping
Payment methods
Credit card, PayPal
Warranty
5 years
Crash replacement
yes
Warranty handling
unclear

This is what the shop’s pages say, for deliveries to Germany. Sources, details and contact are on the brand page.

Offers

€534 $590 in the shop 1 variant lowest price
Variant Link to the shop
CORE™, 12/100mm TA, 12/142mm TA, 24/24, CORE 45 Choose in the shop: Front Rim / Rear Rim: CORE 45 In the shop: CORE™, 12/100mm TA, 12/142mm TA, 24/24, CORE 45

Prices from the manufacturer’s shop, as of 15 Nov 2026. Free shipping. Duties and import VAT are included (duties paid delivery, DDP).

Prices in € converted at €1 = $1.1052 as of 13 Nov 2026 (Source: ECB reference rates). The amount your bank charges can differ, depending on its rate and fees.

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