MavicCrossmark SL 26 vs Shimano XT Wheelset

[RudoJ]

Santa said I can choose between these two wheel sets at a good price

Being a heavy bloke which of these would be the best option in terms of durability and bomb proof as well?

Not sure which year model they are....

[RudoJ]

So it turns out this Mavics are 6bolt, and the shimano centre lock. So the Mavics it will be, provisionally reserved them for me. Its a very good deal I think

[patches]

Good choice!

 

Also cos the Mavics don't use bearing technology from the dark ages

[droo]

Good choice!

 

Also cos the Mavics don't use bearing technology from the dark ages

 

Ya, but their freehub bushings are made of cheese. (True story, they're even yellow.)

 

Fortunately the issue is fixable with a Hubdoctor conversion.

 

Otherwise they're great wheels.

[RudoJ]

Ya, but their freehub bushings are made of cheese. (True story, they're even yellow.)

 

Fortunately the issue is fixable with a Hubdoctor conversion.

 

Otherwise they're great wheels.

Hubdoctor conversion?

Tell me more

[RudoJ]

Good choice!

 

Also cos the Mavics don't use bearing technology from the dark ages

1.5K brand new plus conti tyres included

And they're not black....

[droo]

Hubdoctor conversion?

Tell me more

 

Hub thread

 

Ebay link with all details and instructions for ordering and fitment.

 

Basically replaces the cheese with a bearing, which will last a whole lot longer.

[jmic]

Had both.... The Shimano hubs are really bad. They tend to get dirt in them very easily and start grinding and moaning very quickly.

The Mavics (CrossMax) have cartidge bearings that are not only less prone to junk getting in, but also very easy / cheap to replace and service.

Edited December 3, 2013 by jmic