Description A classic wheelset, further improved. The Mavic Ksyrium Elite drops a few grams while holding on to its core features and wallet-friendly price tag.
Features include Mavic's Inter-Spoke Milling (ISM) process which removes excess material without sacrificing strength. 22mm deep front rim saves weight without catching cross winds and a 25mm deep rear increases stiffness where more weight is centered.
This version of the Ksyrium Elite features Black rims. Size: 700c (622 x 15 ETRTO). Quick release skewers are included. Shimano/SRAM 8/9/10 speed or Campagnolo 9/10/11 speed compatible freehub body. 1567 grams/set (weighed without skewers).
Additional features:
Asymmetrical rear rim eases dish to enhance stiffness and durability
Fore-drilling increases stiffness, lowers weight, and eliminates the need for a rim strip
Bladed stainless steel straight-pull bladed spokes
18 spokes front laced radially
20 spokes rear laced radially on the drive side and 2X rear non-drive side
Mavic QRM+ bearings spin smooth with long service life
Reviews Ordered by Most Useful Reviews First
Nice upgrade from stock 2009 Mavic Equipes
by steamroller72
Cycling Enthusiast
Buffalo, NY
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
200 grams and 3 product years later, I couldn't be happier. I'm a 220lb Clyde on a 2009 Felt Z15 and I finally destroyed the stock Equipe rear wheel on a concrete bridge abutment last summer. My old wheels weighed around 1770 grams without skewers and these new Elite's come in around 1570 for a ShimanoSRAM set up. They roll true right out the box and I had them installed and on the road in under an hour. A bit faster on the flats than my previous wheels, but climbing was a new experience. I can spin in a gear or two higher than before on my go to routes. Bottom line if you're a bigger, stronger rider, these wheels get the job done. WesternBikeWorks was stellar from order to delivery...I'll be back!
Reviewed 2/20/2012
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