Crossmax SLR 27.5in Wheelset - 2014
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When midsized wheels hit the mainstream, we expected the flood of long travel trail bikes, but what's been somewhat of a surprise has been the rapidly expanding cross country options. You see, wagon wheels had all but taken over the endurance disciplines, but as some of the world's fastest XC racers proved this year, the snappy handling and light weight of 27.5-inch wheels are a competitive advantage regardless of your chosen discipline. And with those same racers developing the Mavic Crossmax SLR 27.5in Wheelset, you should already know that the French hoops are a competitive advantage. But despite the stunning 1570g weight, these are built to take a beating. These may just be the new grail wheelset.
The Zicral spokes are both stiffer and stronger than traditional stainless spokes, meaning that despite the modest 20 spoke count front and rear, the SLR's are not only light, but stiff and responsive, especially when you load them into turns. It doesn't hurt that this characteristic is aided by the low inertia ISM-3D rim design. And unlike some other technologies, the benefits are obvious when looking at the rim's lower bridge machined between the spoke holes. This is standard fare for Mavic, but the 3D aspect takes hold in the sidewalls being machined as well. The cumulative process allows greater weight savings, thus lower rotational weight for enhanced climbing and overall speed. The rims' rigidity and durability are further accentuated by Mavic's Fore technology. This is a drilling process for spoke attachment that only occurs on one of the two rim walls. Mavic claims that this system makes the rim four times more resistant to fatigue and 20% stiffer. What we know is that the design makes the perfect, tape-free UST tubeless setup.
Mavic's technological innovations aren't limited to just the rim, they extend throughout every component of the wheelset. The hubs use a four pawl system that works two by two to promote faster engagement and a more efficient energy transmission. Additionally, the hubs use Mavic's top-shelf QRM+ cartridge bearings that feature a protecting double seal, and a simple to use micro-adjustability system for on-the-fly precision adjustments according to your riding conditions.
This wheelset is part of Mavic's MP3 extended warranty program. The acronym stands for Mavic Product Protection Plan, and it provides you with two years of almost unlimited no-fault protection from Mavic. More details can be found on the MP3 website. Please note that MP3 coverage must be purchased within 5 days of the date that you receive your wheels. Contact one of our customer service representatives for the retailer and product codes that you'll need to register your wheels on the Mavic MP3 site. You'll also need the serial numbers that you'll find on your wheels. The cost for this coverage is approximately 8% of the retail cost of the wheels.
The Mavic Crossmax SLR 27.5in Wheelset is both UST tubeless and tube compatible, and accepts only six bolt ISO standard disc rotors. This wheelset is available in the color Black, and the freehub body accepts Shimano and SRAM 8-, 9-, and 10-speed cassettes. The front wheel comes standard with a 15mm thru-axle, which can be converted to a 9mm QR, and the rear options include a standard QR, which can be converted to 12x135, and 12x142mm thru-axles with supplied endcaps.
- Material
- Maxtal (aluminum alloy)
- Rim Width
- [internal] 19 mm
- Spokes
- Zicral
- Spoke Nipple Material
- M7 aluminum
- Front Spoke Count
- 20 hole
- Rear Spoke Count
- 20 hole
- Skewers
- Mavic
- Axle Type
- [front] 9 mm QR, [front] 15 mm Thru Axle, [rear] 9x135 mm QR, [rear] 12x142 mm Thru Axle
- Brake Compatibility
- disc
- Rotor Compatibility
- 6-bolt
- Wheelbag
- yes
- Complete Set Weight
- 1570 g
- Recommended Use
- cross country, all mountain
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
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