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Don't get us wrong... Last year's Cosmic Carbone was a great wheelset. But, it didn't really stack up against the equivalent ZIPP 404. Even though the price difference made up for that, and even though it was aero, it wasn't race-day light. Mavic must have been thinking the same thing, because the new Cosmic Carbone SLR wheels—well, that's a wheelset we can get excited about.
For starters, Mavic shaved four-tenths of a pound (175 grams) off the total weight of the 52 mm deep wheels, 40 grams of which come out of the rims. (Just for the record, the wheels are 64 grams lighter than 404's and 290 grams lighter than Flashpoint fp60's) At 1595 grams per pair, they're not crazy-light, but they are light enough to be a do-it-all race wheel. Plus, the convenience of having clinchers is hard to beat.
The big buzz about the SLR's are the Rim 2 Rim spokes. The technology is similar to the Lightweight wheels that Lance, Marco Pantani, and others used to pay full-price for. Flat carbon spokes stretch from one side of the rim, cross the hub, and connect to the opposite side of the rim. This technique has several benefits. The first is aerodynamics. These flat, uni-directional weave carbon spokes have a slimmer profile than bladed metal spokes, and since there is no need for a reinforced spoke-hub interface, Mavic attaches a smooth plastic cover over the hub and spokes for a slippery profile. Second, the carbon spokes are laid-up to maximize stiffness, increasing rim strength and creating a responsive ride feel. R2R technology reduces weight by eliminating half the spoke interfaces. Hub flanges don't have to be beefy, and spoke ends are eliminated as well. Additionally, carbon spokes are lighter than alloy spokes. Finally, your chances of breaking a spoke at its end, which is where most spokes break, are cut in half, since there are only half the spoke ends of a traditional set-up.
Mavic knows it's O.K. to sacrifice a little weight for increased aerodynamics, but by making the Cosmic Carbone SLR's one of the lightest aero clincher wheelsets in production, they actually give you the best of everything; a 52 mm deep aero-cross- section profile, race-acceptable weight, and clincher tire-compatibility. Another benefit is compatibility with any brake pad. Strength-wise, you could ride these everyday to train without worrying about excessive strain and wear. They're subject to the same strength tests and standards the any Mavic wheel is. We bet you'll probably want to keep these safe in their padded wheel bags untill race day, however, when you can unleash them in all they're glory.
For starters, Mavic shaved four-tenths of a pound (175 grams) off the total weight of the 52 mm deep wheels, 40 grams of which come out of the rims. (Just for the record, the wheels are 64 grams lighter than 404's and 290 grams lighter than Flashpoint fp60's) At 1595 grams per pair, they're not crazy-light, but they are light enough to be a do-it-all race wheel. Plus, the convenience of having clinchers is hard to beat.
The big buzz about the SLR's are the Rim 2 Rim spokes. The technology is similar to the Lightweight wheels that Lance, Marco Pantani, and others used to pay full-price for. Flat carbon spokes stretch from one side of the rim, cross the hub, and connect to the opposite side of the rim. This technique has several benefits. The first is aerodynamics. These flat, uni-directional weave carbon spokes have a slimmer profile than bladed metal spokes, and since there is no need for a reinforced spoke-hub interface, Mavic attaches a smooth plastic cover over the hub and spokes for a slippery profile. Second, the carbon spokes are laid-up to maximize stiffness, increasing rim strength and creating a responsive ride feel. R2R technology reduces weight by eliminating half the spoke interfaces. Hub flanges don't have to be beefy, and spoke ends are eliminated as well. Additionally, carbon spokes are lighter than alloy spokes. Finally, your chances of breaking a spoke at its end, which is where most spokes break, are cut in half, since there are only half the spoke ends of a traditional set-up.
Mavic knows it's O.K. to sacrifice a little weight for increased aerodynamics, but by making the Cosmic Carbone SLR's one of the lightest aero clincher wheelsets in production, they actually give you the best of everything; a 52 mm deep aero-cross- section profile, race-acceptable weight, and clincher tire-compatibility. Another benefit is compatibility with any brake pad. Strength-wise, you could ride these everyday to train without worrying about excessive strain and wear. They're subject to the same strength tests and standards the any Mavic wheel is. We bet you'll probably want to keep these safe in their padded wheel bags untill race day, however, when you can unleash them in all they're glory.
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