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 some carbon wheels. This is what distinguishes him.
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 demands rapid engagement, reduced friction and simplified maintenance. Here is its detailed operation.
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. This system can be found on the flagship models of the range, including Cosmic Ultimate 45, Cosmic SLR 45 and Cosmic SL. This article details the operation of Fore Carbon and its concrete consequences on the rigidity, sealing and weight of the wheel.
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 2,000 mark €. Keeping Fore technology and 23 mm internal width of versions
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 course, anchored in the French tradition and marked by periods of glory and challenges.
