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Tukus BLUEFIN NEX 48.5

Brand from Hong Kong · 32 variants in the manufacturer’s shop

Dimensions to scale, shape schematic
Rim depth
48.5 mm
Internal width

Internal width according to the shop: 21 mm.

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

External width according to the shop: 28 mm, internal width 21 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.
Set weight

Expected at 48.5 mm depth and 21 mm internal width: 1,389 g. Stated: 1,450 g, manufacturer’s claim.

Expected from a robust regression over 965 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.
Spokes F/R
21/21
Spoke material
Steel

  • 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.

  • 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: 15 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: 7 days.

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

  • Original owners only, not transferable, proof of purchase and photos required. Covers rims, spokes, nipples and hubs, not wear parts such as bearings and valves.

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

  • 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

Rim

Depth
48.5 mm
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: cdn.shopify.com · As of 16 Oct 2026

“Bild: Rim Depth 45-52mm/55-62mm, Height 45-52mm/55-62mm (Variante „Black&52-1450g(pair) / Centerlock Thru-Axle / Shimano")”

Internal width
21 mm
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: cdn.shopify.com · As of 16 Oct 2026

“Inner Width (Bild: Inter Width 21mm, Rim inter width 21mm): 21mm”

External width
28 mm
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: cdn.shopify.com · As of 16 Oct 2026

“Outer Width (Bild: Outer Width 28mm, Rim outer width 28mm): 28mm”

Weight

Set
1,450 g
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: tukuswheels.com · As of 16 Oct 2026

“Color&RIM DEPTH: Black&52-1450g(pair)”

Load capacity

Max. rider weight
unknown
Max. system weight
unknown

Spokes

Count F/R
21/21
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: cdn.shopify.com · As of 16 Oct 2026

“Spoke Count (Bild: Spoke Hole 21-21H): F21/R21”

Material
Steel
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: cdn.shopify.com · As of 16 Oct 2026

“Spoke Material (Bild: Spoke Steel Spoke): Steel”

Model
unknown

Hub

Model
RX-7 HUB
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: cdn.shopify.com · As of 16 Oct 2026

“Hub (Bild: Hub RX-7 HUB): RX-7 HUB”

Freehub mechanism
Ratchet
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: cdn.shopify.com · As of 16 Oct 2026

“Hub Mechanism (Bild: Hub system RATCHET 36T): Ratchet”

In the box

Included
unknown

Buy from Tukus

Tukus

Brand from Hong Kong · 37 wheelsets

Shipping to Germany
free
Duties and import VAT
included, duties paid delivery (DDP)
Delivery time
15 to 20 business days
Ships from
unclear
Returns
7 days
Payment methods
Credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Shop Pay
Warranty
3 years
Crash replacement
unclear
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 Tukus All 37 wheelsets from Tukus in the list

Offers

Variant Depth
€471 $530 in the shop 32 variants lowest price
Black&52-1450g(pair) · Centerlock Thru-Axle · Shimano 48.5 mm In the shop
Black&52-1450g(pair) · Centerlock Thru-Axle · XDR 48.5 mm In the shop
Black&52-1450g(pair) · 6-Bolt Thru-Axle · Shimano 48.5 mm In the shop
Black&52-1450g(pair) · 6-Bolt Thru-Axle · XDR 48.5 mm In the shop
Black&52-1450g(pair) · Centerlock Quick Release · Shimano 48.5 mm In the shop
Black&52-1450g(pair) · Centerlock Quick Release · XDR 48.5 mm In the shop
Black&52-1450g(pair) · 6-Bolt Quick Release · Shimano 48.5 mm In the shop
Black&52-1450g(pair) · 6-Bolt Quick Release · XDR 48.5 mm In the shop
Gray&52-1450g(pair) · Centerlock Thru-Axle · Shimano 48.5 mm In the shop
Gray&52-1450g(pair) · Centerlock Thru-Axle · XDR 48.5 mm In the shop
Gray&52-1450g(pair) · 6-Bolt Thru-Axle · Shimano 48.5 mm In the shop
Gray&52-1450g(pair) · 6-Bolt Thru-Axle · XDR 48.5 mm In the shop
Gray&52-1450g(pair) · Centerlock Quick Release · Shimano 48.5 mm In the shop
Gray&52-1450g(pair) · Centerlock Quick Release · XDR 48.5 mm In the shop
Gray&52-1450g(pair) · 6-Bolt Quick Release · Shimano 48.5 mm In the shop
Gray&52-1450g(pair) · 6-Bolt Quick Release · XDR 48.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Black · Centerlock Thru-Axle · Shimano 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Black · Centerlock Thru-Axle · XDR 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Black · 6-Bolt Thru-Axle · Shimano 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Black · 6-Bolt Thru-Axle · XDR 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Black · Centerlock Quick Release · Shimano 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Black · Centerlock Quick Release · XDR 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Black · 6-Bolt Quick Release · Shimano 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Black · 6-Bolt Quick Release · XDR 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Gray · Centerlock Thru-Axle · Shimano 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Gray · Centerlock Thru-Axle · XDR 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Gray · 6-Bolt Thru-Axle · Shimano 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Gray · 6-Bolt Thru-Axle · XDR 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Gray · Centerlock Quick Release · Shimano 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Gray · Centerlock Quick Release · XDR 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Gray · 6-Bolt Quick Release · Shimano 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop
Front 52mm · Rear 62mm-Gray · 6-Bolt Quick Release · XDR 48.5/58.5 mm In the shop

Prices from the manufacturer’s shop, as of 16 Oct 2026, without shipping, duties and import VAT. A final price with shipping and charges will follow.

Prices in € converted at €1 = $1.1253 as of 16 Oct 2026 (Source: ECB reference rates). The amount your bank charges can differ, depending on its rate and fees.

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