Infinity Hub – Mavic
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 ray tension, quiet operation and easy maintenance. This hub equips all of the current Ksyrium range and some carbon wheels. This is what distinguishes him.
What is the Infinity Hub?
The design principle
The Infinity Hub is a hub platform designed around a main objective: to ensure perfect homogeneity in the tension of all the rays. The geometry of the flasks and the positioning of the beam holes are optimized so that each radius works in a balanced way, whether on the freewheel side or on the opposite side.
Non-contact radiation between rays
One of the peculiarities of the Infinity Hub is the optimized shelving of the rays: there is no contact between the rays themselves. On many cross-beam wheels, the rays touch at the crossing point, which can generate parasitic noises (clicking, gnashing) during shocks or high stresses. With the Infinity Hub, shelving is designed so that the rays never cross physically, eliminating these noise nuisances.
Strips of identical length
All rays of the Infinity Hub have the same length, a feature that simplifies maintenance and replacement. If a radius breaks, it is not necessary to look for a specific reference according to its position on the wheel.
QRM Auto Bearings
The Infinity Hub integrates QRM Auto (Mavic Auto) bearing technology. These waterproof cartridge bearings automatically prep to maintain an optimal game at all times. Their double seal (C3) protects them from water and dust infiltration.
The concrete benefits of the Infinity Hub
1. More stable and durable wheel
A homogeneous ray tension is the basis of a wheel that remains straight in time. Variations in voltage between rays cause progressive veiling and uneven wear. The Infinity Hub, by optimizing this homogeneity, contributes to the longevity of the wheel and the stability of its behaviour.
2. Operating silence
The absence of contact between the rays eliminates the noise. It is a comfort that is noticeable on a daily basis, especially on degraded roads or during passages on pavements, where repeated shocks strongly require shelving.
3. Simplified maintenance
Rayons of identical length, disassembly of the freewheel ID360 Without tools, auto preload QRM bearings: the Infinity Hub is designed to minimize maintenance interventions. Mavic indicates that the replacement of a radius can be done without removing the wheel from the bike.
4. Optimized power transfer
The combination of optimised shelving and a homogeneous tension of the spokes ensures an efficient transfer of stress from the hub to the rim. In re-launch and sprint, the lateral rigidity of the hub-ray system contributes to the reactivity of the wheel.
On which wheels do we find the Infinity Hub?
The Infinity Hub mainly equips Mavic's aluminium range:
- Ksyrium S and Ksyrium S Disc – Ksyrium entry range (approximately 1,570–1 620 g)
- Ksyrium SL and Ksyrium SL Disc – high-end aluminium (about 1,480–1,575 g)
- Ksyrium Heritage SL – new 2025/2026
High-end carbon wheels (Cosmic Ultimate, Cosmic SLR) use specific carbon hubs with different principles (carbon flasks, R2R rays or straight), but share the ID360 freewheel and QRM Auto bearings.
Conclusion
The Infinity Hub is a hub platform that makes no noise – both clean and figurative. No spectacular technology or impressive figures, but a careful design that guarantees homogeneity of tension, silence of operation and ease of maintenance. This is the type of component that is appreciated over time, when the wheel remains straight and silent after thousands of kilometers. For cyclists looking for reliable and easy-to-live aluminum wheels, the Infinity Hub is a discreet but relevant argument.
