[Heals120]

Just found this. For '09 the DeeMaxes are shedding 500 Grams.

Article: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/mavic-2009-heavy-duty-dirt-wheels-get-lighter-17248

 

[freeriderB]

sweet

Just found this. For '09 the DeeMaxes are shedding 500 Grams.

Article: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/mavic-2009-heavy-duty-dirt-wheels-get-lighter-17248

looks like the 150mm will be available too!
I remember an earlier post stating they were being discontinued........

 

[tacubaya]

No, they are offered in 150 too (which are much more expensive than the 135)

Yellow rims are for pro riders.

 

[Jim311]

I hope they shed some dollars too.

 

[tacubaya]

1000 bucks for the 150's

 

[albertomannil]

i wonder what makes them sooo expensive.

 

[dd13]

needs to be yellow

 

[Heals120]

The prices have definately gone up. One more reason I'll probably not lean towards Mavic.

 

[blackprophet19]

$$$ut: ut:

 

[Raptordude]

i wonder what makes them sooo expensive.

Uhh, do you ask this question to EVERY single bike part?

Fool biking is flippin expensive. Mavic makes quality wheels, you're paying for quality son.

 

[clockwork]

Hell just go for the new deetraks lighter than the old deemax and only 450 They even get the same pawl system

 

[highrevkev]

I heard a rumor that the new DeeMaxxs' are gonna have a 4 pawl system instead of the 2 pawls- I destroyed my rear DeeMaxx hubs with the 2 pawls:madman: , maybe the 4 pawls would have lasted a little longer.

 

[Boot]

Mavic makes the best rims around. Deetracks would be a killer deal if they'd only be UST.

 

[wyrm]

The assumption that you pay more for quality it absurd. Last time I heard you still get a not much for the amount of doe you pay into them.

You're paying for the lightest wheels out there.

 

[clockwork]

I heard a rumor that the new DeeMaxxs' are gonna have a 4 pawl system instead of the 2 pawls- I destroyed my rear DeeMaxx hubs with the 2 pawls:madman: , maybe the 4 pawls would have lasted a little longer.

If you read the info in the link you will see that its not a rumor.

 

[carbuncle]

Hope Pro IIs laced to Mavic EX 729s: normal, non-proprietary (easy to find) spokes, reasonable weight, about $550 handbuilt and shipped at Universal. The Mavics are ridiculously expensive...

 

[1soulrider]

After owning several sets of Deemax wheels, I would spend the money on a set of I9s instead.
I have never been impressed with Mavic hubs, they need lots of attention (they come loose all the time) and seem to eat bearings.
Mavic hoops are some of the best available, and paired with I9 hubs & spokes make a amazing wheelset.

 

[KomodoRider]

After owning several sets of Deemax wheels, I would spend the money on a set of I9s instead.
I have never been impressed with Mavic hubs, they need lots of attention (they come loose all the time) and seem to eat bearings.
Mavic hoops are some of the best available, and paired with I9 hubs & spokes make a amazing wheelset.

thats my dream wheels I9s laced to 823s ummmmm

 

[FreerideMonkey7]

After owning several sets of Deemax wheels, I would spend the money on a set of I9s instead.
I have never been impressed with Mavic hubs, they need lots of attention (they come loose all the time) and seem to eat bearings.
Mavic hoops are some of the best available, and paired with I9 hubs & spokes make a amazing wheelset.

word. get I9's instead. better. cheaper. hotter. faster. 6 pawls. no nipples. lighter...
just a better wheelset

 

[FreerideMonkey7]

needs to be yellow

word. bring back the yellow. its what made them special and unique