Two Comète in four months. In May 2026, Mavic launched the Comète 50: 23mm internal rim width, 1315g, €2499. On 1 September 2026, the brand presented the Mavic Comète 45/55 and 55/65, with a 25mm rim matched to a 30mm tyre, 21 carbon spokes per wheel and ceramic bearings as standard.
The hub is the mechanical heart of a wheel, but it is also one of the components the rider sees least. With its Infinity Hub platform, Mavic offers a hub design intended to guarantee even spoke tension, quiet running and easier servicing.
The freehub body is the mechanism that transfers the rider’s pedalling effort to the rear wheel. Mavic has developed its own system, called Instant Drive 360 (ID360), now fitted across its entire road range. Here is how it works.
At Mavic, the connection between the spokes and the carbon rim does not rely on conventional drilling. Fore Carbon technology uses metal inserts embedded in the carbon during moulding, which keeps the upper bridge of the rim completely intact.
Mavic, the iconic French brand relaunched in 2020 by the Bourrelier group, has unveiled an update to its Cosmic SLR 45 Disc. At 1,480 g a pair and €1,999, it positions itself as a serious alternative to Zipp or Enve below the €2,000 mark.
Founded in 1889 in Lyon, France, by Charles Idoux and Lucien Chanel, Mavic went from making modest parts to worldwide fame for its wheels. From its early days to its emblematic role in the Tour de France, we trace its story here.
