Mavic Crossride Disc Wheelset: Entry level at Mavic means full quality, durability and performance. The QRM bearings are replaceable and the straight pull spokes are stronger than J bent spokes...
Submitted by
efr450
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond, VA, USA
Date Reviewed: January 11, 2012
Strengths: their strong and cheap, though the price didn't affect me.
Weaknesses: Don't hold true for long
Bottom Line:
As stated, I've had lots of problems keeping these wheels true. Other than that, they've been unproblematic. Good for the weekend warrior however due to the price.
Submitted by
HTR4EVR
a Cross Country Rider
from Gridley, CA
Date Reviewed: May 13, 2011
Strengths: Price, looks, performance
Weaknesses: None for the price...
Bottom Line:
If the cross rides are your first set of Mavic Wheel ever, be sure you educate your self regarding mavic wheels maintenance.
With good maintenance this wheels will give you a lot of good riding... Mavic quality @ good price, you can't beat that...
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MADTRANCE
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane, Australia
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2010
Strengths: Cheap, sealed bearings, looks, strong for XC
Weaknesses: Stickers easily damaged, non UST, a bit flexy
Bottom Line:
I have had these for 2 years now. I and not light at 90Kg and ride XC, some times aggresive and have had no problems with them at all other than the rear being now slightly out of true. Mine is the version without eyelets. Great value, even better with the strong Aussie dollar at the moment. The bearings still run smooth, these are standard bearings apparently so you don't have to get them from Mavic (2x SKF 6001 2RSH
+ 1x SKF 6001 2RSH and 1x 608 2RSH).
Similar Products Used: Alex TD17, Mavic 317 on Dt Swiss Cerit Hubs
Bike Setup: 2006 Trance 2, Reba Race Front Fork, XT shifters and mech, SLX cranks
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Submitted by
djvft
a Cross Country Rider
from Scottdale, AZ
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2010
Strengths: Smooth rolling, good looks, and both disc and rim capable
Weaknesses: Considering the price: None
Bottom Line:
I love when people compare these wheels to a $600 plus wheel set, and the're "disappointed". Well, I was disappointed when my Honda CRV got dusted by a BMW X5....wait, I didn't pay $60K for my car, it's pretty nice and a good value for what I paid. I ride cross country in the desert, and they take a pretty good beating. Not too much though, because I've been riding for over 20 years, and I have technique. Love the XT wheels, still own many sets, however, for the same price range, these perform much better. Next set will be a custom set of hoops on Chris King hubs.....then I can rewrite my review on how these suck compared to my new wheels.
Similar Products Used: XT hand built, XT WTB laserdisc, XT Sun Rino Lite
Bike Setup: Dean Ti hardtail / XTR, Avid
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Submitted by
xxxis
a Cross Country Rider
from Lincoln, NE
Date Reviewed: March 18, 2010
Strengths: Looks and durability(so far)
Weaknesses: Kinda heavy
Bottom Line:
I ride rocky/rooty trails and, unfortunately, a lot of concrete in the winter. These have held up good for a couple thousand miles now. I haven't adjusted bearings or had them trued. Front is still straight and rear is slighly(JUST slightly) tweeked from when I took a branch through the spokes and ripped my deraileur off. These are holding up good so far, and I really like them. I weigh 190 and rarely jump, but I don't baby 'em! They've been good wheels. If your your just an xc/singletrack rider like me I don't see how you could go wrong. If your more hardcore you probobly need more hardcore wheels...DUH!
Similar Products Used: Many kinds of mavic rims on shimano or specialized hubs
Bike Setup: FSR Stumpy
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Submitted by
moke
a Weekend Warrior
from La Crescenta CA
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2009
Strengths: Fairly stiff
Weaknesses: Durability
Bottom Line:
Destroyed rear hub at the beginning of a 36 mile epic on vacation. Front hub constantly has slop that needs tightening; sometimes 2x in a ride. These are not good for real riding. Maybe if you weigh sub 150 lbs and do not ride too aggressively these might be a good deal. Disappointing that Yeti would spec this on a nearly 6" travel bike.
Weaknesses: Freehub mechanical issues; replacement rims not available.
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I've gotten a fair good bit of use from the wheels. The main issues are a lack of replacement parts and freehub wear. The freehub ratcheting mechanism has apparently worn out & now makes a rubbing sound that can't easily be fixed - this appears to be a common issue with the hubs. The ratching mechanism is very flimsy consisting of two spring/levers which are difficult to work with (and easily lost). Also, the freehub provides a very loose freewheel fit.
Weaknesses: Not built for durability, must replace disks with Mavic parts, arrogant, unprofessional customer service.
Bottom Line:
This wheelset came with my custom bike. I had to cut a few corners on components to get the price to a manageable level and apparently this wheelset was the biggest compromise.
While the Crossrides look great on the bike, they simply are not designed / manufactured to handle the rigors of all-mountain riding or even aggressive X-country riding.
After about six months, the front rim started to seperate at the seam, causing pinch flats. Mavic warranty service retensioned the wheel but did not address the separation, recommending that I "file or sand down the sharp edges" myself. Gee, thanks!
Last month I was riding X-country when the rear hub axle sheared off, also causing the skewer to snap. I crashed and the bike was unridable. Mavic repaired the axle but did not install the spring-loaded pawls that engage the rear hub so it's basically useless. They just sent replacement pawls but no instructions on how to install!
I have been using Mavic products for over 25 years and have generally been satisfied with their products. However, their customer service is sub-par and their attitude is pure arrogance.
Given a choice, I would not purchase a Mavic product again.
Similar Products Used: WTB , Bontrager, Chris King w/ Sun Mammoth rims, etc.
Bike Setup: 2007 Ellsworth Epiphany w/ XT components.
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Submitted by
drwmak
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, AUS
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2009
Strengths: Great price and good looks
Weaknesses: The rear wheel does not hold true
Bottom Line:
The wheels are a step up from the stock that was on my bike which lasted 6 years before needing to be trued, and even then only after i dropped it hard after a serious mechanical saw my rear wheel dropping out of the rear drop outs on the bike... (thats another story)
Anywho, these wheels lasted about 2 months, during which time i didn't get it off road once and was simply using it as a commuter to and fro work every day... i started to hear noises from the rear hub and sure enough the spokes were starting to loosen up and the rear rim had a buckle. Since that first true, 6 months on now, i have had the wheels re-tensioned twice and now its compulsory for me to travel with a spoke wrench even if i am going short distances.
To get good use out of these i will need to rebuild them, applying hefty amounts of thread locking compound to the nipples... but for now that requires time and money... something i didn't want to have to do!
Bike Setup: Ironhorse Warrior Comp Hardtail XC MTB
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Submitted by
Sinotim
a Cross Country Rider
from Beijing, China
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2009
Strengths: Cheap in every way!
Weaknesses: First time out on these wheels and they took a hit on a slow rocky downhill. The front rim split at the join,a spoke snapped and the wheel buckled badly. I replaced the front with another Cross Ride just to get going again but after riding out on my usual rocky technical trails they seem to flex a lot and steering is not precise. I am now off to buy a XT Wheelset.
Bottom Line:
Only buy if you are desperate for form over function and do not use on technical rocky trails.
Similar Products Used: Hope hubs on Mavic 317s, hand built, lasted years!
Bike Setup: Standard Scott Spark 30.
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Submitted by
jbrskissummitcolo
a Weekend Warrior
from Arvada, CO, USA
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2009
Strengths: Lightweight and Cheap, aero spokes, cartridge bearings.
Weaknesses: Poor quality, not for riders over 180lbs
Bottom Line:
I love the mavic Kysrium road wheels I have, they are the original Elite version from a several of years ago. I had no problems, they are stiff, light and fast. After many thousands of miles one of the cartridge bearings went bad and I easily replaced them, with traditional hubs I would have had to buy a new hub and re-lace the wheel. I have never had a hub with non cartridge bearings last as long and the Mavic hub is like new with new bearings. So, with such good experience I decided to go with the mavic crossride on a cross country bike I am rebuilding for relatively easy use.
The first set I received came with a broken hub - the spoke anchor was bent open and won't hold the spoke. I sent them back for another set and they also came broken. Both sets came in unopened factory packaging.
I decided that if two sets came broken before I even use them they probably won't hold up when I put them on the bike.
Nashbar site says not for riders over 180Lbs. Mavic site doesn't mention this, but reading other reviews on this site I'll believe it.
The value might be better than fair if you can get a set that aren't broken upon receipt and you are light weight and/or easy on your equipment.
Right now I'm not too impressed with Mavic quality and design of this wheel. I'm not going to give them a third chance.
Similar Products Used: Shimano Deore hubs with super cheapo rims. Hub bearings don't last long. Spokes come loose unless spoke prep used.
Bike Setup: plain old hardtail xc bike
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Wilmington, DE
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2009
Strengths: Price, construction, usable w/ side-rim and disc brakes
Weaknesses: weight...just a tad heavy, imho
Bottom Line:
I broke a few spokes on my original Tioga/Shimano hub wheels, so my lbs recommended the Crossrides to me. $200 out the door and they have been a fantastic wheelset for 2 years now. I had them trued once last year, which is pretty decent considering my size (230lbs) and my occasional trail/bike abuse. In fact, I'm selling the Schwinn, but I'm keeping the Mavics for my GT as a spare set.
Bike Setup: Schwinn Moab 3, Manitou shock, Panaracer Fire XC Pros, mixed components
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Submitted by
Gevorg
a Cross Country Rider
from Pleasanton, CA USA
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2009
Strengths: Price, durability
Weaknesses: initial quality (loose spokes and hubs)
Bottom Line:
This is by far the best value in $200 range. If you do a lot of XC riding then this wheelset is just ride. I have two sets of these and used them in last 3 years.
now about quality.
when you get these wheelset before first ride make sure the following
1. wheels are true and spokes are tight
2. hubs are tight
I discovered that this needs to be done on both sets that I own.
Now about quality. I had zero problems with front wheel.
On my first rear wheel rim developed a crack at the nipple and was replaced under warranty. Mavic said they addressed that issue of earlier production, on the second wheelset I do not have a problem for 4000 miles or so of XC riding.
Bearings are sealed and I yet to see a problem with them.
One other thing user need to address is the rubber seal on the freewheel body. Looks like it wears out after about 3000 miles or so and needs replacement (part was $15 at the LBS). I also pre-ordered couple of extra spokes but so far so good
FYI, I weigh 210-220 lbs, I tend to break many wheels and these ones were one of the more durable ones. I do not do jumps, so no comment in AM/DH application of theses wheelset.
These is not the lightest wheelset, but the way I look at it gives you best bang for the buck $180, 1900 grams.
I can not give 5 chilies due to initial quality. I am assuming that $15 rubber seal is just part of the game
Similar Products Used: stock specilized wheels on my Stumpjumper
Bike Setup: Stumpjumper disc with XT shifter, Avid BB7, Fox Vanila RLC 100mm, XT derailers, Aztec teflon coated cables and housing.
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Submitted by
want2paulQ
a Cross Country Rider
from Rochester, UK
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2009
Strengths: Sweet expensive looks, durable and easy to clean after a day out mud pluggin.
Weaknesses: Spokes are an ordeal to get hold of.
Bottom Line:
I ride hardtail and a Trek Fuel Ex8 rear susser. The truth is that I have Bontrager wheels on the Trek that are twice the price of the Mavics that are on my Giant rigid. I would have the Mavics anyday over the Bontrager. There are obvious asthetic reasons for this choice, the sweet n sleek looking 24 spoke straight pull set-up that are so much easier to clean up over standard wheelsets, the familiar sound of the freehub (A hope hub rip off) but I like it, you do get used to it. I do have to say though, that when you abuse these wheels they do tend to fail pretty dramaically, and the spare parts (Spokes) are a nightmare to get hold of. I managed to snap my derailier and had it crash through the wheel, taking out 6 spokes and pulling the eyelets through the rim on two of them. I guess that this would back up what some of the larger reviewers are saying about these wheels. Although I also have to say that since the rebuild, these wheels have been sweet and true and seen constant abuse and have taken some pretty heafty hits including massive offs and falling down mountains, I exaggerate sightly but I would not have complained if they'd given up the ghost after such events. They have been abused. Which is more than I can say for my Bontrager Race Disc Tubeless, one off, landed on the front wheel, folded like a Taco, go see the bank manager to finance a rebuild, do I sound disgruntled?
The upshot is, if you pay 200 dollars (£125)for a set of wheels, dont compare them to a 700 dollar set of bombproof wheels. They are great wheels for the price you pay!
They come highly recommended by me!
Bike Setup: Giant XTC Frame, XT groupset, race face stem, easton monkey bars, DMR pedals. Bought as stock XTC and tricked out at ressonable upgrade cost.
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Submitted by
jdcatnau
a Weekend Warrior
from Las Vegas, NV
Date Reviewed: May 10, 2009
Strengths: They have held up rather well. So far they have not gone out of true.
Weaknesses: They flex a bit.
Bottom Line:
After mix reviews on here I am not sure what people are complaining about. I am anywhere from 195-200 lbs without gear. I have the wheels on my 5 inch trail bike and the seem not to have any problem. My main trail system is bootleg canyon and I hate climbing so these wheels see plenty of punishment on the way down (not the DH trails). With all the rocks and g-outs these wheels have yet to let me down. A friend has even gone off a 5 ft. drop with this wheelset.
The wheels do flex a bit which concerns me a bit. I am finally re-tensioning the spokes to see if that will help. other than that, if you're smooth you shouldn't have a problem with this wheelset.
Similar Products Used: stock from my old stumpy, shimano deore and mavic rims.
Bike Setup: 08 Motolite, 130 mm Magura Laurin, race face evolve XC cranks, easton monkey lite carbon bars, avid bb7 disc brakes. ardent up front and high rollers in the back.
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