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Mavic X618 Ceramic Rim Rim
Product DescriptionMTB cross-country riders and racers will appreciate the lightweight performance of this tough Maxtal SUP welded rim with double eyelets. Maxtal rim is 30% stronger than a 6106 aluminum rim. SUP means the rim joint is arc welded, then milled by digitally controlled machines for high resistance; no visible joint means clean braking. Ceramic technology reduces heat on the rim, provides resistance to wear, and reduces braking distances by 20% in dry weather and 50% in wet. CD adonization technology reinforces the oxide layer that forms on the aluminum profile surface for a greater micro hardness and resistance to wear. With UB Control, the sidewalls of the rim are milled on digitally controlled machines for efficient braking.
User Reviews
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Andrew G. Klauser
a Cross Country Rider
from Feladafing Date Reviewed: November 22, 2005 Strengths: Keeps going, relatively light Weaknesses: none whatsoever Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: yes, absolutely, presumably to the nearest bear garden Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Purchased At: Whizz Wheels Similar Products Used: Mavic 121 Ceramic, 521 Ceramic, 517 Ceramic. Bike Setup: Hot Chili Zymotic Hardtail, Marzocchi Bomber 2001 (80mm, extra hard springs), Avid Brakes with green Cool Stop Chromium pads. 
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Ian Kenway
a Cross Country Rider
from Rohnert Park, CA Date Reviewed: November 5, 2005 Strengths: Like others have said: the strength to weight ratio is attractive. I have used these on a Santa Cruz Heckler for hard XC, and a single speed for hard XC. Weaknesses: No weaknesses that I can find. I have not used rim brakes, though. If you want to complain about chips in the surface...go ahead. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: what do you mean? Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $485.00 Purchased At: EBAY Bike Setup: Bianchi SASS, Marzocchi 100mm, CK headset and disc hubs, AVID mechanicals, ENO freewheel, hellbent titanium bars, OURY lock-ons...SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oggie
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: November 30, 2003 Strengths: Strong, Not too heavy, Strong... Weaknesses: none so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ravenshoe Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: X517, Sun 0 degrees Bike Setup: Norco Team Ti, XTR, Thomson, Chris King
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Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from London, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: May 12, 2003 Strengths: Ceramic stops great. Strong. Reasonable weight. Weaknesses: None so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $350.00 Purchased At: AO in Huntsville Ontario Similar Products Used: Mavic 221, Sun RhynoLites Bike Setup: Trek 4500 w XT/XTR drive, Sid SL. 
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Greg
a Cross Country Rider
from Germany Date Reviewed: December 26, 2002 Strengths: Very strong, looks nice. Weaknesses: Ceramic coating comes off!!! Heavier than uncoated version. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: X221 Bike Setup: FS
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Jim S.
a Cross Country Rider
from san diego Date Reviewed: December 6, 2002 Strengths: Look great, double eylets provide responsive truing, ceramic benefits Weaknesses: None yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Several Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $69.00 Purchased At: Action Cycle Bike Setup: Giant hardtail, lx/xt/xtr drivtrain, Mavic x618c on rear,x221 on front
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gordon
a Cross Country Rider
from flagstaff Date Reviewed: November 30, 2002 Strengths: light, strong, brakes well, looks good, durable Weaknesses: not free? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $80.00 Purchased At: lbs
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Scott Showen
a Cross Country Rider
from Lincoln Nebraska Date Reviewed: July 18, 2002 Strengths: ceramic coating, built well Weaknesses: nothing i can see yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: all Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: Bontrager AC Bike Setup: Trek 8000, Race Face next lp cranks, king hubs and headset, hayes, Psylo race shock.
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jo
a Weekend Warrior
from sonoma , ca, usa Date Reviewed: June 17, 2002 Strengths: quality, strength, precision, stiffness. Weaknesses: brake squeal Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: 55 Similar Products Used: mavic x517 Bike Setup: steel hard tail, shimano xt, michelin.
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Andreas Klauser
a Cross Country Rider
from Feldafing Date Reviewed: May 3, 2002 Strengths: Performance, durability, stiffness Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $85.00 Purchased At: whizz wheel Similar Products Used: Mavic 121 Ceramic, 521 Ceramic, 217 Ceramic Bike Setup: TREK 9900 OCLV Pro Issue, Marzocchi Atom Race, Shimano XTR, tube hubs, Magura rim brakes (10th anniversary), Moot seat post, Ritchey Z-Max WCS 2.1
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abachnoula
a Cross Country Rider
from Qc Date Reviewed: December 6, 2001 Strengths: they are indestructible but don't use them for DH Weaknesses: What's this case for? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mt-tremblant Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: store Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: Z3 100 '01 with X618 and xt hub
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