Mavic ksyrium sl cracking

The cracking eyelets have been a long standing issue with many alloy rims using ss eyelets, the mavic ks seem to suffer this more than most but honestly most similarly designed rims can have these problems and in many instances it does not effect structural integrity of wheel. Whether you race or not, weigh 145 or 220 pounds, climb mountains or train on wet, windy flat roads, the feedback is. There were cracks around the rim at several spokes rendering the wheel inoperable. Mavic ksyrium sl tubular cyclocross wheel set clement pdx. Jun 28, 2015 mavic has engineered their hubs so that you dont have to tap it from either side until you have just the right sweet spot. The mavic ksyrium pro sl clincher wheelset represents the ksyrium family brilliantly. And, these wheels look to remain lighter than the 2016 models, so if a lightweight aluminum wheelset is what youre looking for, you may want to act fast. I had an old set of ksyrium elites that i used to train on, and then i would race on a set of american classic 420s. I have a set of mavic ksyrium ssc sl wheels that i bought new back in 2001. Hi, im very interested in the actual width measurement of the 25c tyre on both the 2016 ksyrium pro 17mm internal rim and the 2016 ksyrium pro sl 15mm internal rim. Its lighter than its ksyrium pro sibling and just as durable, making it an excellent choice if youre looking for a dependable new set of alloy training hoops that will climb, descend, and push through the flats while adding as few grams as possible to your. The easiest way to tell which year it is, is by the spline on the mavic m7 nipple.

I could accept some maintenance, but not a catastrophic failure with such light use. Featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date. When i brought the wheel to my dealer, he showed me several other mavic wheels with similar failures right at the spoke nipple, on. The mavic ksyrium pro sl c clincher road wheels keep the pace with alloy rims and matching mavic tyres. Mavic ksyrium sls cmavic performance and comfort road. Ive got a mavic ksyrium elite rear with a badly busted rim, and is deb ating whether to bin it or to replace the rim.

I have a rear cosmic wheel that cracked on the rim and i was forced to. The ksyrium has some pretty tough competition from the cosmic carbone line, but it still deserves some respect. So at the end of last years riding season, my 10 year old rolf vector pro wheels finally bitthedust. The mavic ksyrium sl s clincher wheel system is mavic s popular and roadtested ksyrium sl wheel, updated and improved, with mavic s unique integrated tire and rim technology. Mavic ksyrium sl rear hub silver for spare parts shimano freehub mavic ksyrium sl rear hub. As stephane pointed out the sl is a better choice if its in your budget. To keep the hubs super lightweight, mavic uses a carbon shell in front combined with aluminium flanges. Theres not much new to say about the mavic ksyrium sl wheelset.

The rear wheel is basically gone,spoke areas are cracked. I bought the wheels new last year and starting riding on them pretty hard beginning in june 2003. Mavic has engineered their hubs so that you dont have to tap it from either side until you have just the right sweet spot. I have a set of sls with the dreaded rim cracks around the eyelet holes. All sporting goods 86 cycling 86 bicycle tires, tubes. And i still feel that these rims are better than the acs, even with the potential for cracking. Changing the way the rims were machined was the main difference. Clement pdx tires fair tread condition due to cracking otherwise lots of grip, sidewalls have exposed thread glue is one year old and seems fairly solid. Unfollow mavic ksyrium sl to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ive been riding mavics for many years now, and mavic ksyriums are well know to be the wheelset that sets the standard for racetraining wheels. Before i do i was just wondering if anyone has ridden on both sl s and elites and if they could tell me if they noticed a noticible difference. Sl, sr, equipe, elite, rsys, r sys sl, cosmic elite etc. Before i do i was just wondering if anyone has ridden on both sls and elites and if they could tell me if they noticed a noticible difference.

Its not only one of the few clincher wheelsets below the 0g mark, but also the most laterally stiff, with proven strength. I do not know if they are compatible with 11 speed cassettes. I just bought a set of 303s after having ksyrium sls for about a year go with the 303s unless you climb a good amount of the time. Featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. Be replaced if it is worn sidewall hollowed by wear, or cut out, cracked rim. This is the second time this has happened, actually. For cleaning the rims, you can just use the same cleaner as you use for the rest of the bike, something like mucoff or hot soapy water, to. Durable, light, and always fairly priced, it has for many years been the aspiration of racers and triathletes looking to equip their bikes with a seriously good wheel.

Replacement rims from mavic are dangerously close to what a whole wheelset would cost 2nd hand, so im fishing around for options. They have made it so you can dial in the sweet spot. I can get a rim for a shimano r500 front, for about a quarter of the cost of the mavic. Mavic is widening their ksyrium lineup for 2016, so keep an eye out for the new models when they arrive at your local shop. I just bought a set of 303s after having ksyrium sl s for about a year go with the 303s unless you climb a good amount of the time. They have also specd their ksyrium wheels with nice big bearings which give you a. The mavic ksyrium sls wheelset delivers an unbeatable combination of lightweight and durability. Mavic is out of stock and this spoke is out of production. Wheels are in good shape with three seasons of regular use. Mavic ksyrium sls clincher wheelset the colorado cyclist. Save mavic ksyrium sl to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.

When you are dealing with a company that is so renowned for how well they work with aluminum, there is a great romanticism in buying an alu tubular, but with the mavic ksyrium sls tubular, you are getting so much more than a nostalgic glimpse of how wheels used to be made. They have been holding up alright, with the exception of one problem. Only a cosmetic upgrade, the special finish wheel and tire combos each add a new color to the standard lineup for the rsys slr, the ksyrium pro exalith sl, and the ksyrium pro. For sale mavic ksyrium pro exalith sl wheelset extremely light and stiff carbon wheels rear wheel has small crack on inside of rim but still roadworthy or could be used for spare parts. The ksyrium, a wheel many cyclists are familiar with for its durability and stiffness, the ksyrium has received some upgrades for 2011 weighing in at 40 grams less than the ksyrium sl, durability. Inspected the wheel when i got home and found the rear hub had cracked see pic attached. Aug 20, 2015 ive been riding mavics for many years now, and mavic ksyriums are well know to be the wheelset that sets the standard for racetraining wheels. Bontrager cracked right before the start of a week long ride. They are about the same in weight, but as soon as i rode my 303s, i gained 1 2mph about 1. After taking it to my lbs they found 3 different cracks in the rim. The hub shell is broken at the flange, making the shell useless. Replacement spokes and nipples for mavic ksyrium ssc sl or mavic ksyrium sls wheels. I just had a rim failure on my mavic ksyrium ssc sl rear wheel on the drive side. They are straight pull black bladed zicral with integrated m7 nipples.

The ksyrium sr wheelset may not have all the fancy frills of mavics top end line, but it has some pretty clever science nonetheless. I have had lighter wheelsets and some that cost twice as much, but when it comes down to it and i have to choose one wheelset to race. Whether youre climbing the ventoux or crushing the flats, we have your weapon of choice cosmic pro carbon sl c. Ksyrium wheelsets rely on mavics tracomp technology package. Im currently running 25c vredestein fortezzas on a pair of 2007 ksyrium elites mm internal rim and the rims are nearly used up, so ill need to replace shortly. This is where you will find various mavic road spokes including stainless, zicral, and tracomp. These spokes are for 19992003 ksyrium ssc and ksyrium ssc sl wheels. An oversized carbon front hub body shaves weight, while the 22mm lowprofile front rim improves stability in cross winds. Now that its available with our ust road tubeless technology, its even smarter. The rsys slr was created for gran fondo racers and everyone who loves big mountain climbs. Ksyrium ust endurance wheels road and triathlon mavic.

A wellloved favorite for its overall ride quality, the ksyrium wheel has long been considered a smart way to upgrade your bike. They have also specd their ksyrium wheels with nice big bearings which give you a reasonable bearing life. Regular cleaning of your wheel rims and brake calipers is a good recommendation, as important as cleaning the chain and derailleurs. Our hyperaero wts line features the most advanced technologies and perfectly integrates wheel and tire together to deliver the lowest road and triathlon.

Mavic releases 3 limited edition road wheel and tire. By matching a specific tire with each wheel, the company is able to better control the way that stresses from the tire affect the rim and wheel and thus how the wheel. It has a 1 crack right through a nipple totally unacceptible for less than 7,500 miles. Dec 11, 2007 tomorrow im going into buy a set of ksyrium elite wheels2008 model.

No complaints until the rear wheel cracked at 4,400 miles. So, not wanting that to happen again, but still wanting fast wheels, i opted for a set of mavic ksyrium sl wheels that were on sale. This is the place to find your mavic replacement spokes. By matching a specific tire with each wheel, the company is able to better control the way that stresses from the tire affect the rim and wheel and thus how the wheel performs overall. I was trying to explain the difference between the two rims. This stalwart of mavics racing wheelset collection has been around a long time, and for good reason. Mavic ksyrium sl tubular cyclocross wheel set clement. The 25mm asymmetrical rear rim profile offers additional rigidity and resistance to flex. Ksyrium has always been synonymous with great overall performance and exceptional reliability. Mavic ksyrium ssc ssc sl, shimano 535, spinergy, giant. A regular visual inspection will alert you to a worn rim or brake blocks.

The mavic ksyrium sl s clincher wheel system is mavics popular and roadtested ksyrium sl wheel, updated and improved, with mavics unique integrated tire and rim technology. Whether you race or not, weigh 145 or 220 pounds, climb mountains or. French wheel maker mavic has just introduced a series of limited edition wheelsets from three of their popular aluminum endurance road range wheels. The freewheel is steel for long term durability, and can be converted to campagnolo standard with a freewheel sold separately. The mavic neutral assistance changed 38 carbon clincher wheels from competitors because of.

This past weekend i discovered that my rear wheel mavic ksyrium ssc sl had failed. Two spokes pull through the rear rim which was a bummer, but considering i never did anything to the wheels the entire time i owned them, thats pretty amazing. Ksyrium elite 07, cosmic carbone sl premium, crossmax sl disc 07. Mavic releases 3 limited edition road wheel and tire combos. Featuring our latest technologies together with our new extra light yksion pro tyre, this new version is even lighter, even more responsive, and still as strong. During 2015 etape du tour, the mavic neutral assistance changed 38 carbon clincher wheels from competitors because of rim failure. I have used bontrager race, mavic ksyrium sl, and easton ea90 sls. Rsys slr endurance wheels road and triathlon mavic. For sale mavic ksyrium pro exalith sl wheelset extremely light and stiff carbon wheels rear wheel has small crack on inside of rim but still roadworthy or could. A spoke broke unexpectedly, and was unrepairable due to a long crack at the spoke eyelet. The spokes on any mavic factory wheels very rarely break we carry spares just in case.

Mar 25, 2010 ive got a mavic ksyrium elite rear with a badly busted rim, and is deb ating whether to bin it or to replace the rim. Review of mavic ksyrium sls road bike wheelset thebiketube. Excel sports is selling some older mavic ksyrium sl and elite, closeouts. The right tyre width on the right rim width engineerstalk. Nov 03, 2015 french wheel maker mavic has just introduced a series of limited edition wheelsets from three of their popular aluminum endurance road range wheels. Why riders wish theyd found rol road bike wheels sooner. The rear rim has developed cracks where the spokes thread into it. Rather you can expect to have the most effective and innovative alu. Jul 17, 2015 mavic is widening their ksyrium lineup for 2016, so keep an eye out for the new models when they arrive at your local shop. When low drag makes the difference, mavic hyperaero wheeltire systems bring you up front. To help eliminate the failures experienced at etape du tour, and in everyday riding, our new proprietary heat treatment protocol increases the tg for superior heat management. Mavic ksyrium pro sl c clincher road wheels 2017 out of.