Two comets in four months. In May 2026, Mavic launched Comet 50: 23mm rim of internal width, 1315g, 2499€. On September 1, 2026, the brand presents the Mavic Comet 45/55 and 55/65, with a 25mm rim set on the 30mm tire, 21 carbon rays per wheel and standard ceramic bearings. The Mavic Comet 45/55 weigh 1350g the pair, the...
The hub is the mechanical core of a wheel, but it is also one of the least visible components for the cyclist. With its Infinity Hub platform, Mavic offers a hub design designed to ensure homogeneous beam tension, quiet operation and easy maintenance. This hub equips all of the current Ksyrium range and...
The freewheel body is the mechanism that transmits pedaling effort from the cyclist to the rear wheel. Mavic has developed its own system, called Instant Drive 360 (ID360), which now equips all of its road range from Ksyrium S to Cosmic Ultimate 45. This ratchet mechanism claims rapid engagement, reduced friction and a...
In Mavic, the connection between the rays and the carbon rim does not involve a conventional drilling. Fore Carbon technology uses metal inserts drowned in carbon during moulding, allowing the upper deck of the rim to be completely intact. We find this system on the flagship models of the range, especially the Cosmic...
MAVIC, the iconic French brand re-launched in 2020 by the Bourrelier group, unveils an update of its Cosmic SLR 45 Disc, wheels cut for road and gravel performance. With a weight of 1,480 g the pair and a competitive price of 1,999 €, they position themselves as a serious alternative to Zipp or Enve, especially below the bar of the 2...
Founded in 1889 in Lyon, France, by Charles Idoux and Lucien Chanel, Mavic – the acronym for Manufacture d'Articles Vélocipédiques Idoux and Chanel – has moved from the manufacture of modest parts to a world renowned in the field of wheels. From its beginnings in the shadow of the velocipedes to its emblematic role in the Tour de France, here we trace its...
