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. The new Crossride UB benefits from narrower and lighter rim for increased responsiveness.
Submitted by
gtrdave
a Weekend Warrior
from Wilmington, DE Date Reviewed: July 1, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Middle Run
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Wooden Wheels
Strengths:
Construction, usable for rim or disc brake, durability
Weaknesses:
weight?
Similar Products Used:
Tioga/Shimano OEM rims
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Moab 3, Manitou front shock, Panaracer tires, mixed component group
Bottom Line:
I was breaking spokes on the OEM Tiogas fairly regularly, so a guy at the lbs recommended the Crossrides. $200/pair seemed inexpensive enough and I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of these things. They are tough! I've only had them trued once in the 2 years I've abused them and that's pretty impressive, imho, considering I ain't a small guy (6'2", 230lbs).
I'm selling the Schwinn soon, but the Mavics are staying with me, to be used with my GT commuter as an off-road back-up wheelset.
They are a tad heavier than the Tiogas, but they're strong, no doubt.
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Submitted by
chustig
a Weekend Warrior
from Lonsdale, MN Date Reviewed: May 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Murphy-Hanrehan
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Plano Cycling, I thi
Strengths:
THEY ARE STRONG, PERIOD.
Weaknesses:
Hmmm...I hear they are supposed to be heavy, but I don't notice. I'm too distracted by my delight at how strong they are.
Similar Products Used:
Stock wheels made out of wimpium alloy
Bike Setup:
2003 Kona Kahuna Deluxe, stock except for these wheels
Bottom Line:
I bent my stock wheels the first time I rode this bike. Pretty much rode with them slightly bent all the time and had them straightened when it got really bad. I got more serious about riding and researched a bunch (mostly reviews on MTBR) and bought these. I just wanted the strongest wheels I could get at a good price point. F weight! I'm not willing to sacrifice strength.
I got the ones that accept disc and rim brakes. I have disc. I figured why not have the option. Never know.
I think they look pretty cool too, with the graphics and fat spokes. I'm a little bummed that one of the stickers is coming off, but, oh well...I ride my bike hard, so it's no beauty queen. I think it looks better all dirty and beat to hell!!
Bottom line is I ride relatively hard (and clumsy sometimes!), and I can't bend these things. I mostly don't think about it. But sometimes when I'm done riding, I check them for straightness, and I always delight when I confirm that these things just don't bend.
They are exactly what I was looking for, and I couldn't be happier with them. Buy them.
Note: I can't remember what the cutoff was, but I think the year after mine were made, they changed they deleted they reinforcments where the spoke attach to the rims and had some cracking/breaking issues. I imagine Mavic has rectified this by now. Look into it. Mine are pretty much flawless though. I love them with all my heart. :)
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Submitted by
Gary
a Cross Country Rider
from Plymouth, PA, US Date Reviewed: October 22, 2008
Favorite Trail:
CDH, PA
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
One set from wheel w
Strengths:
Cheap, Light, Durable
Weaknesses:
None found yet
Similar Products Used:
WTB
Bike Setup:
Hardtail and FS XC bike
Bottom Line:
Wheels have been used and abused the last year. I raced and trained a whole season and never even touched them once. They have stayed smooth and true since the day there were put on. Great value for the price!
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Submitted by
Clay Spradlin
a Weekend Warrior
from Conway, Arkansas USA Date Reviewed: March 11, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Cadron Park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
cant remember
Strengths:
cheap, runs true, ultra smooth bearings
Similar Products Used:
Mavic Crossland
Bike Setup:
Leader 526H, Fox F100RLC, XTR Shifters/Disc Brake Combo, XT Drivetrain
Bottom Line:
I've been riding them for over a year now, no problems at all. I don't do any big jumps or drops, just trail riding. They have stayed true and I don't have to think about them when I'm riding.
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