ERE Research Explorator CCR45
The Ultimate All-Road Carbon Wheelset
Fast on tarmac. Confident on gravel. Built for everything in between.
The new ERE Research Explorator CCR45 is a high-performance all-road carbon wheelset designed for riders who demand speed, comfort, and versatility without compromise. Featuring a lightweight 1575g build, modern 25mm internal width, and aerodynamic 45mm carbon rims, the CCR45 delivers exceptional performance across road, gravel, and mixed terrain rides.
Built around our proven ERE IONA II hubs, premium Alpina Extralite spokes, and hooked tubeless-ready rims, the Explorator CCR45 combines reliability, stiffness, and smooth rolling performance at an unbeatable value.
Whether you're chasing speed on fast endurance rides or exploring rough backroads and gravel sectors, the CCR45 is ready for every ride.
Lifetime warranty
Explorator CCR45 can be registered to obtain lifetime warranty. The maximum rider weight is set at 130kg.
Don't forget to register your wheels to get Lifetime Warranty
- Weight: 1575g
- Rim Depth: 45mm
- Internal Rim Width: 25mm
- Thru axle Hubs 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear
- Tire Compatibility: 29–71mm
- Recommended Tire Width: 32–55mm
- Hub: ERE IONA II thru-axle 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear
- 3-Pawl Freehub: Shimano HG, Sram XDR, Shimano Micro Spline, Campagnolo, Campagnolo EKAR/N3W
- Bearings: ERE Custom 6902 Bearings
- Spokes: Alpina Extralite Straight Pull
- Nipples: Alpina BRASS Double Square ABT lock.
- Use: Performance All-Road / Gravel
*Hub conversion kits to QR available.
Tire size/Pressure:
- 29mm-34mm Tubeless MAX 4.5BAR/65PSI
- 35mm-44mm Tubeless MAX 3.5BAR/51PSI
- 45mm-58mm Tubeless MAX 2.5BAR/44PSI
Explorator CCR45
General
Intended use Road & All Road
Total set weight 1575 grams (1-3% tolerance)
Front wheel weight 722 grams
Rear wheel weight 853 grams
Tyre compatibility Tubeless
Recommended tyre width 32–55mm
Minimum tyre width 29C (ETRTO)
Maximum tyre width 71C (ETRTO)
Maximum rider weight 130 kg
Brake System Disc brake only
Warranty Lifetime*
Crash replacement Lifetime*
* Registering your wheels within 60 days after purchase will extend your warranty to lifetime warranty
Rims Front Rear
Rim material Carbon Carbon
Rim height 45mm 45mm
Rim size (ETRTO) 700C / 28" 700C / 28"
External rim width 32mm 32mm
Internal Rim width 25mm 25mm
Rim type Hooked Hooked
Holles pattern 20 24
Tubeless (ready) Yes* Yes*
Tubeless Tape Ere ProClose Tubeless Tape 30 Ere ProClose Tubeless Tape 30
* Tubeless tape is fitted to the rims. Recommended tubeless tape width is 30mm
Hubs Front Rear
Hubs IONA II 3-Pawl IONA II 3-Pawl
Hub material Alloy Alloy
Bearings 2 x Ere Custom Bearings 2 x Ere Custom Bearings
Engagement system n/a 3-pawl system
Compatibility Shimano/SRAM/Campagnolo
Axle System TA 100 x 12mm TA 142 x 12mm
Brake Interface Centerlock Centerlock
Spokes Front Rear
Spoke Alpina Spokes Extralite Round Alpina Spokes Extralite Round
Spoke count 20 24
Spoke type Straightpull Round Straightpull Round
Spoke material Steel Steel
Nipples Alpina BRASS DOUBLE SQUARE ABT
