Ben Thompson
2008 Mavic Ksyrium Elite Wheelset - NEW, Shimano
Brand new, never ridden.
Retail: $625
Asking: $450
Email or phone: 541-420-7950
Pictures:
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Description:
The Mavic Ksyrium Elite is universally loved for one simple fact: the benefits of high-end Ksyrium technology trickle down to a mid-level price. It resembles the Ksyrium SL in a multitude of ways, and varies only as follows: (1) The spokes. Rather than employing Zircal aluminum spokes, the Elite uses ultra-bladed stainless steel spokes. (2) The rims. While the Elite rim is identical to the SL rim in construction, it doesn't have the same machined sections in between the spoke nipples. (3) The front hub. Rather than making the change to a front composite hub, it continues to have an aluminum shell.
Differences from the SL aside, no other wheelset under $600 offers anywhere near as much value or performance as they Ksyrium Elite. You get virtually all of the aerodynamic benefit of the SL's, and you lose none of its durability. And as with the SL, you are the beneficiary of technology like Mavic's UB Control and SUP treatments, giving you a perfectly machined braking surface and welded/machined rims, ensuring consistent and reliable day in and day out performance.
Not unlike the Ksyrium ES, the Ksyrium Elite has a 22mm front rim, 25 mm rear rim, a new rear hub design featuring Isopulse lacing and optimized spoke dish and new alloy axle to increase stiffness. The only central differences between the Elite and the SL/ES-caliber wheels are weight and price. The Elite is available in clincher only (1690g). They have 18 spokes on the front, 20 spokes on the rear. The front spokes are radial, the rear spokes are 2-cross. They are available for both Shimano 8/9/10-speed drivetrains, as well as Campagnolo 9/10. They come standard with Mavic aluminum quick release skewers and a bearing adjustment tool.
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