Mavic Wheels

[Solstice]

 

 

Need some advise...

 

Has anyone ever used Mavic Crosstail Disc Wheels 2010?

 

Thinking of buying a set @ approx 3k5

 

Any other wheelsets that compare?

 

Thanks

 

[Mudsimus]

Personally I think its a crappy wheelset. I had 3 Mavic wheelsets before and they all gave problems. The hub internals are made out of marshmellows. In that price range you can get a set of Mavic 819 tubeless rims with Shimano SLX hubs.  You'll have a bombproof wheelset that will last forever.

[HLTGN]

Rather get a XT wheelset.

 

 

 

They are great all round wheels and very strong.

 

 

 

CWC is selling them for R3200:

 

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-xt-775-wheelset

[Weight Weenie]

I second mud dee, not heard anything positive about the hubs.  And they are really heavy for the price (and they are not stronger or anything)

[Aurora]

bike mechanics dont like working on mavic hubs... that should say it all

[Solstice]

Thank you all for the response.

 

Think I'll stick to non straight-pull spokes and away from Mavic hubs.

 

Was looking at the SLX hubs as well...was put off with the spoke type.

 

Anyway, looks like "hope" if I can afford or XT if I can't wait.

 

cheers