Mavic has just entered the cross-country race with the Crossmax Elite carbon wheelset. This is based on a rim with an inner width of 26 millimetres and a good weight. The wheelset weighs a slim 1600 grams in the 27.5" dimension. The carbon fiber rim and the spoking pattern with double-crossed straight pull spokes at the front and rear offer a lot of stiffness, but are not so stiff as to result in forgiving handling. The wheelset is recommended for tire widths from 2.1 to 2.35 inches.

With the XA 35 Pro Carbon wheelset, Mavic is attacking the trail segment. The inner width of the carbon rims is 35 millimetres, which allows the mounting of wide tires that can expand well in volume. The XA wheelset is only available as a 27.5" version and in Boost dimensions, while the wheels are slim overall at 1645 grams.

Mavic advertises the new XA Elite carbon wheelset as an all-rounder. This is supported by the available sizes of 29 and 27.5 inches, as well as the inner rim width of 30 grams and the moderate weight of 1715 grams in 29 inches. As with all carbon rims, Mavic's engineers have tested numerous carbon layup designs. The goal achieved was to make the carbon rim virtually indestructible and yet lightweight. Here too, the focus was on building a light and stiff wheelset that is not too stiff to ride, but also offers a little bit of comfort in addition to efficiency.

With the new Deemax Elite, Mavic is catering to riders with an affinity for gravity. Deemax is still a resounding name and a 30 millimeter wide rim in the inner dimension, a weight of just over 2000 grams at 29 inches and just under 2000 grams at 27.5 inches, as well as a stable spoke frame with 28 spokes should ensure that it stays that way.

With the new rolling stock called E-XA35, Mavic is catering to the motorized mountain bike customer. The rim has a wide inner rim width of 35 millimetres and is suitable for E-MTB-typical plus-size tires with a width of up to 3.2 inches. Special attention was paid to the sidewall of the asymmetric rim. This is reinforced to prevent damage in the event of punctures. The E-XA35 is available in 27.5" and weighs around 2040 grams.

New body

The Mavic wheels for the 2019 model year feature a new body. This is called ID360 and is based on an aluminum axle with a larger diameter and a body made of hardened aluminum, the slimming cure saves around 40 grams compared to its predecessor. A new freewheel seal ensures significantly less friction and a 9-degree meshing pattern in the body gearing ensures spontaneous power delivery. With numerous end caps, the Mavic wheels can also be adapted to numerous current installation standards such as quick release, thru axle or HG and XD.

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