With the announcement of the Crossmax Pro and Crossmax Elite, Mavic unveils its first two wheelsets with Boost compatibility. Both are available now (in 27.5 and 29), and at a new low price point for the Crossmax line.
With the same will to provide the best combination of performance and reliability, Mavic introduces two new XC MTB wheel-tyre systems: Crossmax Pro and Crossmax Elite. These completely new products will be available in 27.5” and 29” at shops beginning mid-April 2016. Both wheel-tyre systems integrate Boost compatibility for perfect fork-frame integration and a new introductory price point to access the renowned Crossmax ride qualities. Both XC wheels feature a wide hookless rim (22mm internal / 25mm external), higher spoke count, reduced rolling resistance, XC specific Mavic Pulse tires and patented innovations (ISM4D rim machining, Fore drilling, UST tubeless compatible, Zicral alloy, fast engaging ITS-4 rear hub) bringing them to the high level of responsiveness, efficiency and durability expected by demanding mountain bikers.
Specs: Crossmax Pro (MSRP: $1099) The iconic Mavic WTS, further enhanced with wider rims and Boost compatibility
Performance and reliability:
- ISM4D machined rim is lighter without compromising on strength
- 24 beefy Zicral spokes with Isopulse lacing to the rear ensure stiffness and responsiveness
High tech iconic WTS
- Includes the core Mavic alloy technologies: Fore, UST, ISM4D, Zicral
- Wider 22mm internal, hookless profile rim: increased comfort, control and traction
The right link
- Pulse Pro tire in 2.1 or 2.25
- Light and strong single ply casing
- X-mix dual compound offering a combination of safe grip and speed
Specs: Crossmax Elite (MSRP: $750) High technology and simplicity
High-end fast & light components
- Maxtal rim is both light and strong, built with a 22mm internal width rim and a hookless profile
- ISM4D machining makes the wheel lighter without compromising on strength
- ITS 4 freewheel system gives you faster acceleration
Simple and reliable construction
- 24 straight-pull bladed and double-butted spokes on front and rear
- Tubeless tape on wheels: the lightest and simplest way to get the tubeless benefits such as -better traction, comfort, and reduced risk of flats
The right link
- Pulse Pro tyre in 2.1 or 2.25
- Light and strong single ply casing
- X-mix dual compound, offering a combination of safe grip and speed
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