New Mavic wheelset for the Giro

[PPWTF]

 

http://www.velonews.com/article/91732/lennard-zinn-tries-mavic-s-new-superlight-tracomp-r-sys

 

The wheelset is only 950 grams per pair ? 410 grams for the front

(that?s lighter than a light aluminum clincher rim alone!) and 540

grams for the rear with a titanium freehub body.

 

The 22mmm-deep carbon tubular rim weighs only 230 grams (advertised weight is 250 grams)

 

Of particular note is that the spokes have zero tension when the

wheel is not under stress. Thus, if you break a spoke, the wheel does

not wobble in the least; it stays completely straight.

 

......the wheels will be used by three teams, including Basso?s Liquigas formation

 

fair play to Mavic for sticking at it

 

 

 

 

 

PPWTF2009-05-08 12:08:25

[Jon0]

is is like 25 grand????????