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74 Main Street Middlebury
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We are really excited
about the 2011 Mavic Ksyrium
Equipe. Very few wheel sets that retail for under $500 that can truly
claim to be "race ready", but after years of hovering just below
1800gm/pair, Mavic has dropped the weight of the Ksyrium Equipe to an impressive
1690gm -- and they did it where it matters the most, with a lighter rim.
It's an honest weight -- our first pair in stock weighed 1670 on our shop
scales.
The Mavic
Ksyrium
Elite is one of the best road wheels on the market, period. It's
light, it's strong, and it's easy to service. Since the Ksyrium Elite
sells for under $700, it's also one of the best values on the road market.
At 1550gm/pair, the Ksyrium Elite is an upgrade for virtually any road bike that
sells for under $3,000. The Ksyrium Elite is one of the big reasons we're
a Mavic dealer, an affordable performance wheel ideal for Vermont roads.
The same goes for the
Ksyrium Elite's off-road sister, the Mavic
Crosstrail Disc.
Mavic is a competition-oriented company, and it's
their belief that a stiffer, more durable wheel benefits a competitor more than
a lighter wheel. As a result, Mavic wheels are seldom if ever
lightest-in-category, yet you will see more Mavics in the Green Mountain Stage
Race than any other brand.
Mavic wheels are
exceptionally reliable and easy-to-service. We like the fact that Mavic still uses steel cassette bodies;
Mavic accepts the weight penalty because steel is the most durable material for
a cassette body. Mavic wheels that use Mavic's Zicral aluminum spokes are
not for everyone when it comes to comfort, but Mavics that use carbon or steel
spokes damp vibration nicely, making them great all-day wheels.
Mavic road wheels are
built with aluminum, aluminum/carbon, and all carbon rims. All Mavic mountain bike wheels use aluminum
rims, and Mavic also makes great pedals and shoes.
Here's a
glimpse at road wheels, road pedals, and mountain wheels, with links so you can compare:
Mavic Road Wheels |
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Model
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Weight (pair, w/o skewers)
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Spoke Material
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Rim Material
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Price silver/black
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Comments
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Mavic
Aksium
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1795g
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Stainless steel
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Aluminum
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$250/$270
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Best entry-level road wheels.
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Mavic Ksyrium |
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Mavic
Ksyrium
Equipe
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1690g
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Stainless Steel
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Aluminum
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$450
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Rugged, stiffer than the Aksium,
comfortable, and for the first time, under 1700gm/pair. The Equipe
is an affordable
and very worthwhile upgrade.
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Mavic
Ksyrium
Elite
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1550g
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Stainless steel
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Aluminum
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$650/$675
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Best value in
performance wheels anywhere, not just in the Mavic line. Elites and SLs use the same rim,
so Elites weigh only 65gm more per pair than SLs. The Elite's stainless steel
spokes offer a more comfortable
ride than the Zicral aluminum spokes of the SLs.
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Mavic
Ksyrium SL
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1485g
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Zicral aluminum
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Aluminum
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$1,000
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Most-used race wheel for the past decade. Zicral
aluminum spokes are stiff, but not as comfortable as steel.
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Mavic
Ksyrium SR
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1445g
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Tracomp (hollow) carbon & Zicral aluminum
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Aluminum
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$1,250
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The lightest Ksyrium uses Tracomp carbon spokes on
non-drive side, rear wheel.
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Mavic R-Sys
These are some of the nicest climbing alloy clinchers
you can get. They're so light and so stiff, you'd swear you were on
light carbon rim wheels as you go uphill, which is why we like to
ride the R-Sys ourselves. The hollow carbon spokes do a fantastic job of
damping road vibration, so despite the stiffness of the R-Sys, it is a
very comfortable wheel over long distances -- definitely a more
comfortable ride than the aluminum spoke Ksyrium SL. After some
early problems with spoke breakage, Mavic switched from unidirectional
carbon to a carbon weave for stronger spoke construction. The R-Sys spoke is
now just as durable as the aluminum Ksyrium SL spoke. |
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Mavic
R-Sys
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1390g
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Tracomp (hollow) carbon & Zicral aluminum rear,
Tracomp carbon front
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Aluminum
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$1,400
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Lighter and stiffer than
Ksyrium SLs, but more comfortable due to the vibration damping qualities
of carbon spokes.
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Mavic
R-Sys SL
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1295g
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Tracomp (hollow) carbon & Zicral aluminum rear,
Tracomp carbon front
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Aluminum
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$2,000
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A respectable weight
for carbon tubulars, but just plain awesome for aluminum rim clinchers!
Only 110gms more than Mavic's flagship Cosmic Carbone Ultimate, at a
little more than half the price. Great choice for a B.U.M.P.S.
competitor who won't use tubulars.
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Mavic Cosmic |
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Mavic
Cosmic Elite
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1770g
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Stainless steel
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Aluminum, 30mm profile
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$500
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Decent weight for 30mm deep aluminum rims.
Affordable alternative to carbon for riders seeking an aero wheel.
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Mavic
Cosmic Carbone SL
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1740g
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Stainless steel
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Aluminum with aerodynamic carbon fairing, 52mm profile
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$1200
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When aerodynamics matter more than weight, this is an
amazing wheel for the price.
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Mavic
Cosmic Carbone SR
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1595g
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Carbon
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Aluminum with aerodynamic carbon fairing, 52mm profile
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$2,000
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Hub and spoke tech similar to Cosmic Carbone
Ultimate yields a very nice weight for a medium-deep carbon clincher with an aluminum braking surface.
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Mavic
Cosmic
Carbone 80
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1750g
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Stainless steel
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Carbon tubular, 80mm profile
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$2,700 (includes Mavic Yksion tubular tires)
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The fastest Mavic road wheels ever -- great for flat or
rolling courses where aerodynamics make more difference than weight.
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Mavic
Cosmic Carbone Ultimate
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1185g
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Carbon
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Carbon tubular, 40mm profile
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$3,600 (includes Mavic Yksion tubular tires)
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Mavic's ultimate combination of lightness and
aerodynamics
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Mavic Road Pedals |
| Model |
Axle Material |
Body Material |
Weight |
Price |
Comments |
| Sprint |
Chromoly |
Exolite Alloy |
290gm |
$99.95 |
An entry-level pedal that rivals much more expensive
pedals for weight and bearing quality. |
| Race |
Chromoly |
Exolite Alloy, carbon composite rear plate |
260gm |
$149.95 |
Work-horse high performance pedal, shaving 30gm off a set
of Sprints. |
| Race
SL TI |
Titanium |
Exolite Alloy, carbon composite rear plate |
220gm |
$249.95 |
Unbelievable weight and bearing quality for a pedal this
price. |
Mavic Mountain Wheels |
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Model (disc unless otherwise
specified)
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Weight (pair, w/o skewers)
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Spoke Material
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Intended Purpose
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Price silver/black
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Comments
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Mavic
Deemax
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2160g
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Stainless steel
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DH/Freeride
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$900 |
Light for a freeride wheel, but rugged and stable.
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Mavic
Deemax Ultimate
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1965g
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Stainless steel
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DH competition
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$1,200 |
Watch for the distinctive yellow rims in World Cup DH
competition.
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Mavic
Crossline D62
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2055g
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Stainless steel
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Enduro/freeride
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$400 |
Great wheels for freeriders on a budget
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Mavic
Crossmax SX
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1755g
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Zicral aluminum
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Enduro
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$900 |
Very light enduro wheel, light enough for climbing,
strong enough to go over instead of around.
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Mavic
Crossride UB (cantilever)
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1700g
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Stainless steel
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Cross-country
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$230 |
Affordable wheels for the rider still using cantilever
brakes.
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Mavic
Crossride UB Disc
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1940g
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Stainless steel
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Cross-country
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$250 |
Most affordable disc brake wheels, featuring a rim
braking surface for cantilevers
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Mavic
Crossride Disc
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1900g
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Stainless steel
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Cross-country
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$275 |
Mavic's most affordable disc-specific rim wheel
set (not compatible with cantilevers).
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Mavic
Crosstrail Disc
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1685g
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Stainless steel
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Cross-country
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$600 |
One of the best deals in performance cross-country wheels.
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Mavic
C29 Crossmax
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1750g
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Zicral aluminum, round
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Cross-country
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$775 |
Mavic's first 29er wheel -- rugged, light, responsive.
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Mavic
Crossmax ST Disc
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1615g
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Zicral aluminum, round
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Cross-country
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$775 |
Rugged, light, responsive.
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Mavic
Crossmax SLR
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1415g
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Zicral aluminum, bladed
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Cross-country
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$1,000 |
Mavic's top cross-country wheel, for riders who still
prefer cantilever brakes.
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Mavic
Crossmax SLR Disc
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1520g
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Zicral aluminum, bladed
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Cross-country
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$1,000 |
The Mavics we see in World Cup cross-country races.
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