2011 Mavic Crossmax ST Wheelset for the MOJO?

dorono · Nov 19, 2011

The competitivecyclist is selling the Crossmax ST Wheelset for $450 right now.
For trails riding, not very aggressive (i.e. no jumps, but we do ride technical singles, etc), will these fit?
I've tried the general MTBR forum, where their average was not that good (3.3 out of 5), though professional reviews seeemed to be better.

Would like to hear your thoughts. Thanks.

Coloradoxj13 · Nov 21, 2011

I have a pair of '09 STs, they are fine, only complaint I have is that the freehub body uses a nylon bushing where the inner body rotates on the hub surface, I wore it out in about a year leaving my cassette with a lot of play causing mis-shifting and eventually the pawls wouldn't hold the freehub body from freely rotating. I replaced it with the bearing kit from HubDoctor on ebay, but this seems like a serious design flaw, I don't know if mavic still uses a bushing there, but it is really stupid of them. I think mavic wheels tend not to be built to last, engineered obsolescence or something. I am totally screwed if I ever break a spoke too, I doubt they will be easy to source.

So in short, skip mavic, get a hand built set of wheels.

None of this is Ibis relevant at all btw. Isn't there a wheel forum?

abraradam · Nov 21, 2011

hi,
the 2011 model has the QR/15 adaptor.Older model don't. I'm using them for training/aggressive trail with no issues, the price is very good now.

Murchman · Nov 21, 2011

Good wheel set and most shops stock spare spokes and parts. I ran SL's on my Enduro for 5 years before the rear rim died from the spoke pulling through the rim. I'm a big guy 230lbs and jumped with them almost every ride. I have 09 SX's on my HD, 2010 cross trails on my wifes sumpjumper, and ran 06 XT's on my other Enduro before I sold it last year with no real issues.

somemechanic · Nov 24, 2011

Handbuilt wheels will be more durable, last longer, ride nicer and be way less of a proprietary hassle if something should go wrong. Do everybody a favor and support your local LBS. Go buy a set of custom wheels.

Murchman · Nov 24, 2011

Have to disagree as its all about the builder and finding a good one is harder then just going to a LBS and asking to get a set of wheels built.

fondazo · Nov 27, 2011

dorono said:
The competitivecyclist is selling the Crossmax ST Wheelset for $450 right now.
For trails riding, not very aggressive (i.e. no jumps, but we do ride technical singles, etc), will these fit?
I've tried the general MTBR forum, where their average was not that good (3.3 out of 5), though professional reviews seeemed to be better.

Would like to hear your thoughts. Thanks.

Over the last year i rode (and abuse) a cdale hardtail with a crossmax st 2009 wheelset, and after the last ride (before switch to the mojo a few months ago) the wheelset was true like the first day, i wish i can keep the wheels but there were no conversion for the front wheel (lefty to qr15)...:madman:

A few days ago I was looking some stuff at CC when i see this offer...i can't resist so I put an order

somemechanic · Nov 27, 2011

Murchman said:
Have to disagree as its all about the builder and finding a good one is harder then just going to a LBS and asking to get a set of wheels built.

I do agree with this. Most reputable shops will have a couple guys that really know wheels.

MarkMass · Nov 28, 2011

I have two sets of Mavic Crossmax--one disc and the other with ceramic rim brake. Both are spinning true and I think I've only trued the rear once in about 10 years. Reliability and longevity are excellent, but they come at a price. If anything goes wrong (e.g., pawls wearing out), then you're screwed. Very few bike stores have spare parts and Mavic is horrible with service (nearly impossible for your LBS to get a response). My Crossmax rear hubs are slowly dieing--they exhibit the Mavic death rattle when I get up to speed.

I was tempted on getting another set of Crossmax, but I went with Shimano XTR Race instead for my Mojo SL. I broke a spoke on my GF's bike (775-XT wheelset) in Fruita and the Shimano guys were at the Fruita Fat Tire Fest and fixed it. I'm confident that I won't have a problem getting replacement parts or service from Shimano.

dorono said:
The competitivecyclist is selling the Crossmax ST Wheelset for $450 right now.
For trails riding, not very aggressive (i.e. no jumps, but we do ride technical singles, etc), will these fit?
I've tried the general MTBR forum, where their average was not that good (3.3 out of 5), though professional reviews seeemed to be better.

Would like to hear your thoughts. Thanks.

So Cal RX · Dec 6, 2011

I've had Mavic Crossmax SLs and STs. Compared to my handbuilt Arches with Pro 2s, I've found the Mavics are stiffer and lighter, and I've never had to true them. The free hub does require some maintenance. My LBS told me every 12 hours, but it's a simple clean and lube you can do in 10 minutes. Pros and cons, but I think that's a screaming deal for $450.

Shiba Inu's Rock · Dec 17, 2011

I was thinking of that deal too for $450. My lbs quoted around 775 installed for brand new ones....OUCH!

GaryM · Dec 17, 2011

The crossmax's are incredibly stiff for the weight and if you understand basic maintenance they will last. The nylon bushing needs to be cleaned a lubed with a bit of mineral oil maybe once a month and it literally takes 2 minutes and 2 allen wrenches to do. You don't even have to take the cassette off.

Shiba Inu's Rock · Dec 17, 2011

Wheels should be here Thursday and basic maintenance I must learn

2011 Mavic Crossmax ST Wheelset for the MOJO?

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