Product Description
Mavic had nothing to prove when they introduced their R-Sys SLR Wheels, but that didn't matter, they still came out swinging. Mavic has always been willing to take chances when it comes innovative technology, often leading to success, but not without a few flops along the way. But that is the beauty of the French company, without taking chances we likely would still be riding shallow, heavy, box-section aluminum wheels. This brings us to the Mavic R-Sys SLR Wheels. Featuring much of the same technology as the rest of high-end Mavic wheels, the R-Sys SLR takes sex appeal one step further with the murdered-out Exalith finish. Exalith is similar to anodization in that the rims are submerged in a solution and treated chemically. This is what gives the SLR rims that sinister charcoal black color. However, the penetration depth into the base metal is far greater than traditional ano, to the extent that the Exalith treatment actually increases the surface hardness and toughness of the rim. Exalith treatment also allows Mavic to leave an aggressively machined braking surface to drastically improve braking performance, especially in wet weather. A tangential effect is that the rim is less prone to wear, which allows Mavic to make the rim sidewalls thinner, saving weight. With regards to toughness, the Exalith treatment enables the SLR rim to survive twice as long on Mavic's torture testing machine as a standard anodized Ksyrium rim before breakage occurs at the spoke nipple seats.Mavic also outfitted the R-Sys SLR Wheels with their tubular carbon fiber Tracomp spokes. The design is notable in that they have a sufficiently large diameter to work both in tension and compression, enabling them to have unmatched lateral stability. Outside the lab, this translates into added confidence when descending at speed. The front wheel uses 16 of these carbon spokes while the rear has 10 on the non-drive side.
| Price: | $1,999.95 |
| as of Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:53:19 GMT | |
Product Details
- Size: Pair/Shimano
- Color: Black
- Brand: Mavic
Features
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Material: aluminum, carbon fiber, Maxtal (aluminum alloy)
Rim Width:
Rim Depth: (front) 22 mm, (rear) 25 mm
Front Spoke Count: 16 hole
Front Hub: 2 cartridge bearings
Front Hub Type: quick-release
Rear Spoke Count: 20 hole
Rear Hub: 2 cartridge bearings
Rear Hub Type: quick-release
Spoke Material: carbon fiber, Zicral (bladed aluminum)
Spoke Nipple Material: -
Skewers: titanium
Axle Type:
Brake Compatibility: rim brake
Rotor Compatibility:
Wheelbag: yes
Front Weight: 900 g
Rear Weight: 1060 g
Complete Set Weight: 1960 g, (without tires) 1370 g
Recommended Use: training, racing, climbing stages, peak-bagging
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years
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