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Description:
- Rims Material: Maxtal
- Spokes Material: Stainless steel
- Drilling: Fore
- Bearings: QRM
- Free wheel mecanism: FTS-X, steel
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Submitted by
Jim
a Cross Country Rider
from Salem, OR
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$425.00 | | Purchased At: | universalcycles.com | | Strengths: | A light, strong, smooth wheelset for the price point. | | Weaknesses: | Proprietary design means you're stuck working with Mavic through an authorized dealer to get you back up and running. | | Similar Products Used: | Mavic crossride, WTB Dual Duty, many different builds on shimano XT hubs. | | Bike Setup: | Trek 8000 HT with SRAM X.9 gear, Stylo cranks, Thomson post and stem.
| | Bottom Line: | I bought this set as a replacement for a Trek 8000 that does not sport disc tabs. For the price, I could not find a lighter wheelset for the price and wanted to try Mavic's middle of the road offering. I was concerned about the low 18 spoke count in the front and 20 count in the back. I have had time to ring them out and have found these wheels to be very rigid and strong, despite the low spoke count. I have commuted with a rigid fork and have also ridden trails in Oregon's national forests using an 80mm suspension fork. On trails, I have climbed mountain trails hard in granny gear with no discernable flex in the rear at all. On the way down, flying down single track or fire roads, I have jumped/dropped a handful of times around 1-2 ft of air. On inspection afterward, not a single budge in the wheelset, just straight and true. I need to add that I weigh 235 lbs without gear and that I am a former bmx racer. I ride hard, but still these wheels perform under the weight load with ruts, small drops, and occasional rock garden slams when exhaustion sets in. So far I have found this wheelset to be a great deal for what I paid. I have heard stories about Mavic's customer service, although I honestly don't anticipate any problems if I haven't had any yet. The good thing is that the freehub is redesigned now and supposed to be much more durable than the last few years. Maintenancing the freehub is critical for longevity with Mavic wheelsets, so do not forget to service the freehub at recommended intervals if you buy them. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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