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ARX Wave 45

Brand from China · 1 variant in the manufacturer’s shop

Dimensions to scale, shape schematic
Rim depth
45 mm
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: nextie.com · As of 19 Oct 2026

“Rim Height: 45mm”

Internal width

Internal width according to the shop: 25 mm.

Green: 23 mm internal width or more. Yellow: 21 to under 23 mm. Red: under 21 mm.
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: nextie.com · As of 19 Oct 2026

“Internal Width: 25mm”

External width

External width according to the shop: 31 mm, internal width 25 mm, so 6 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.
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: nextie.com · As of 19 Oct 2026

“External Width: 31mm”

Set weight

Expected at 45 mm depth and 25 mm internal width: 1,269 g. Stated: 1,258 g, manufacturer’s claim.

Expected from a robust regression over 1,075 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.
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: nextie.com · As of 19 Oct 2026

“Weight: 1258g: NXT45ARX-W rims + DT240 24H Disc Hubs + Sapim CX-Ray Spokes + Alloy Nipples.”

  • Rated is the max. rider weight, without it the max. system weight (rider, bike and luggage); a limit without reference counts as system weight. 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.

  • According to the shop’s cart on 19 Oct 2026 for 10115 Berlin: TPD [Tax Pre-Paid,2-4 weeks,T1] (Weight: 3.15kg), $108. Checked with Alpha 40 Wheelset – 700C Carbon Road Disc Wheelset from 890g (Alpha 40 / Alpha 40 / NEXTIE Rollingstar 3 ROAD 12x100mm/12x142mm 20/20Holes (230g. Ceramic Bearings) / 45T / Not Tubeless-Ready (standard)).

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

  • Delivery time according to the shop: 7 to 28 days, so up to 20 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.

    Green: 30 days or more if the shop pays return shipping. Yellow: 14 days or more. Red: under 14 days or no returns.

  • Standard Edition 2 years, Premium Edition 3 years (CRX, RX, ARX, CGX, NGX, SGX), Supreme Edition 5 years (Alpha, Ripple, SGV, Ocean), from shipment. The warranty can be transferred to a new owner. Not covered: accidents, misuse and installation by unauthorised people.

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

  • Within the warranty period 15% off wheels and 30% off rims and other parts, based on the official retail price.

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

  • According to the product page, included: spare spokes.

    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

NEXTIE ARX Wave 45, as claimed by the manufacturer: rim depth 45 mm, 25 mm internal width, 31 mm external width, 1,258 g per set, 24/24 Carbon spokes.

The manufacturer gives no figures yet for freehub mechanism.

Load capacity

Max. rider weight
unknown
Max. system weight
unknown
UCI approval
UCI approval as claimed by the manufacturer yes
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: nextie.com · As of 19 Oct 2026

“We got UCI approval for our road rim NXT45RC. Learn more about the UCI Approval: UCI-APPROVAL”

Spokes

Count F/R
24/24
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: nextie.com · As of 19 Oct 2026

“Holes: 24 / 24”

Material
Carbon
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: nextie.com · As of 19 Oct 2026

“Carbon Fiber Spokes 1.8g / 2.3g / 2.6g (270mm).”

Model
Sapim. DT Swiss. Pillar. NEXTIE.
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: nextie.com · As of 19 Oct 2026

“Spokes: Sapim. DT Swiss. Pillar. NEXTIE.”

Hub

Model
DT Swiss 350SL. 240 EXP. 180 EXP. NEXTIE Rollingstar
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: nextie.com · As of 19 Oct 2026

“Hubs: DT Swiss 350SL. 240 EXP. 180 EXP. NEXTIE Rollingstar”

Freehub mechanism
unknown

In the box

Included
spare spokes
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: nextie.com · As of 19 Oct 2026

“What's in the Box | Carbon Wheelset (Front + Rear) | 2 x Extra Spokes”

Buy from NEXTIE

NEXTIE

Brand from China · founded 2013 · 20 wheelsets

Shipping to Germany
paid, $108
Duties and import VAT
included, duties paid delivery (DDP)
Delivery time
7 to 28 days
Ships from
unknown
Returns
30 days
Payment methods
PayPal, Credit card
Warranty
2 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.

All about NEXTIE All 20 wheelsets from NEXTIE in the list

Offers

€740 $830 in the shop 1 variant lowest price
Variant
Wave Model NXT45ARX-W · Wave Model NXT45ARX-W · NEXTIE Rollingstar 2 ROAD 12x100mm/12x142mm 24/24Holes (285g. Ceramic Bearings) · Not Tubeless-Ready (standard) In the shop

Prices from the manufacturer’s shop, as of 19 Oct 2026. Shipping comes on top: $108. Duties and import VAT are included (duties paid delivery, DDP). A final price with shipping and charges will follow.

Prices in € converted at €1 = $1.1225 as of 19 Oct 2026 (Source: ECB reference rates). The amount your bank charges can differ, depending on its rate and fees.

Similar wheelsets from other brands

Wheelset Depth Internal Weight Price from
NEXTIE ARX Wave 45 this model 45 mm 25 mm 1,258 g €740
Nepest NOVA 45 45 mm 23 mm 1,220 g −38 g €1,363 +€623
Elitewheels Drive II 50 50 mm 23 mm 1,300 g +42 g €1,158 +€418
UPVINE Ultra 40 40 mm 23 mm 950 g −308 g €1,683 +€943
8LIEN AETHER 45 45/50 mm 25 mm 1,040 g −218 g €1,523 +€783

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