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The ERE Explorator CCR45 is the ultimate all-road 25mm internal size crossover wheelset. At just £599 and 1575g, it combines IONA II hubs, Alpina Extralite spokes, and a 45mm aero rim for speed on tarmac and control on rough terrain, without compromise.
The ERE Explorator CCR45 is the ultimate all-road 25mm internal size crossover wheelset. At just £599 and 1575g, it combines IONA II hubs, Alpina Extralite spokes, and a 45mm aero rim for speed on tarmac and control on rough terrain, without compromise.
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ERE Explorator CCR45 All-Road Wheels

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ERE Explorator CCR45 All-Road Wheels

Season:2026

Brand:Ere Research

Code:1212593

The ERE Research Explorator CCR45 is a UCI-approved, high-performance all-road carbon wheelset engineered to eliminate the trade-off between speed, versatility, and durability — and to do so at a price point the category rarely sees.

Construction & Aerodynamics

The CCR45 is built around a 45mm deep hooked carbon rim with a 25mm internal width, a combination that delivers meaningful aerodynamic gain without sacrificing the tyre volume and stability essential for mixed-surface and gravel riding. The hooked rim architecture ensures compatibility across an exceptionally broad ETRTO range of 29mm to 71mm, with an optimal performance window of 32mm to 55mm — covering everything from a fast endurance road setup to a fully loaded gravel build. The carbon layup has been specifically optimised for the balance of lateral stiffness, impact resistance, and vertical compliance that all-road riding demands. Rims are tubeless-ready out of the box.

Hub & Drivetrain Interface

At the center of the wheelset sits the updated ERE IONA II hub, a refined design featuring a 3-pawl engagement system engineered for immediate, direct power transfer and long-term mechanical reliability. The hub runs on ERE Custom 6902 bearings, selected for both precision and serviceability. Lacing is handled by Alpina Extralite straight-pull spokes — a premium spoke specification known for its high strength-to-weight ratio — secured with Alpina brass double square ABT lock nipples that resist loosening under vibration and impact.

Weight

Complete wheelset weight comes in at 1575 grams, competitive with carbon all-road wheelsets costing considerably more and well within the range expected for performance-focused builds.

Development & Validation

During development, ERE Research subjected the wheelset to full ISO standard testing, completed all required UCI homologation procedures, and conducted extensive real-world field testing on the cobblestone sectors surrounding Roubaix — one of cycling's most demanding proving grounds for impact resistance, structural integrity, and handling stability. That validation extended to elite competition: the CCR45 was raced at Paris-Roubaix U19, finishing 5th — a direct confirmation of the wheelset's performance under race conditions most carbon components never face.

Value

At just £599, the CCR45 sits significantly below the typical £1000+ price point of comparable all-road carbon wheelsets while matching or exceeding their specification on paper. Every set ships with a lifetime warranty and access to ERE's crash replacement program, reducing the long-term ownership risk that often accompanies premium carbon components at this performance level.

Ideal as your first Carbon Wheelset - whether for Endurance road, mixed-surface riding or all-out Gravel use - it is also the perfect (and easily justifiable) second wheelset for your Gravel rig for rapid switch outs when moving from Gravel to regular road riding, and vice-versa.


NOTE: DISC ROTORS NOT SUPPLIED!
  • €690.75
    EUR
  • $936.87
    AUD
  • $925.40
    CAD
  • $1,125.67
    NZD
  • $670.71
    USD
  • CHF525.57
    CHF
  • kr7,439.64
    SEK
  • kr82,437.04
    ISK
  • kr5,161.98
    DKK
  • kr6,215.72
    NOK
  • ¥106,791.66
    JPY
  • Technical Information

    Weight:
    1575g

    Rim Depth:
    45mm

    Internal Rim Width:
    25mm

    Tyre Compatibility:
    29–71mm

    Recommended Tyre Width:
    32–55mm

    Hub:
    ERE IONA II 3-pawl

    Bearings:
    ERE Custom 6902 Bearings

    Spokes:
    Alpina Extralite Straight Pull Spokes

    Nipples:
    Alpina brass double square ABT lock.

    Intended Use:
    Performance All-Road / Gravel

    Comes with:
    • Lifetime warranty.
    • Crash replacement program.
    • Tubeless-ready setup.
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