Mavic Ksyrium Elite Wheelset

For over a decade, Ksyrium Elite has stood for high reliability, light weight and versatility, utilising the same high-tech features from the Ksyrium SL but at an even more attractive price-point. Mavic’s exclusive and patented Fore Drilling creates a strong and durable connection of the spokes to the rim while the innovative Isopulse lacing improves stability and lateral stiffness under heavy loads such as sprinting or climbing.

New for 2015 is the complete re-design of the rim. They are now wider, by increasing the internal width by 2mm Mavic give the tyre a larger surface area to improve both comfort and rolling efficiency. The air volume has increased by 18% which delivers the following benefits:

• Lower rolling resistance - For the same tyre pressure the rolling resistance is reduced by 13%
• Greater comfort - While maintaining the same rolling resistance you can lower the tyre pressure by 20psi
• Improved puncture performance - A bigger gap between the road and the edge of the rim reduces the chance of a pinch flat or “snake-bite”

All of this performance is achieved without any weight penalty, thanks to the use of the exclusive patented ISM4D technology. Staying true to the Elite philosophy, to offer the best technology available where it really matters, ISM4D leaves the exact amount of material around the spokes to maximise the balance between durability, strength and weight. The result is a wide yet super-light rim at just 405g.

The finish has also been re-designed and upgraded using a combination of matt and glossy contrasting to compliment the high performance and technology of the wheelset. Available in three colour options depending on your personal preference and to match your bike and equipment - black on black, black with red highlights and black with blue highlights.

The new Ksyrium Elite will still come fitted with Mavic’s Yksion Pro tyre. The Yksion Pro Griplink is optimised for front wheel use thanks to its sticky compound, water evacuation tread pattern and super strong Kevlar flat protection, it will keep you safe on any road surface and in all weather conditions. The rear wheel comes with the Yksion Pro Powerlink with its specially designed compound, supple nylon reinforced casing and tread pattern to increase rolling efficiency. The result is not only a fast and dependable performing tyre system but one that is also extremely light weight at just 210g in a generous and comfortable 25mm width.

Key Features:

• 17mm internal rim width for increased air volume
• ISM 4D superlight rim
• Double butted steel spokes
• Fore drilling makes for a secured spoke / rim interface
• Sealed cartridge bearings
• Stealth black on black
• Black with red hubs and nipples
• Black with blue hubs and nipples
• Tyre 700x25: 210 grams
• Pair without tyre: 1550 grams
• Front without tyre: 680 grams
• Rear without tyre: 870 grams

Specifications:

• Material: Maxtal
• Height: front 24mm, rear 26 asymmetrical
• Joint: SUP
• Drilling: Fore
• Brake track: UB Control
• Weight reduction: ISM 4D
• Valve hole diameter: 6.5 mm
• Tyre: clincher
• ETRTO size: 622x17C
• Recommended tyre sizes: 25 to 32 mm
• Material: steel
• Shape: straight pull, bladed, front double butted
• Nipples: Fore integrated aluminium
• Count: front 18, rear 20
• Lacing: front radial, rear Isopulse
• Front and rear bodies: aluminium
• Axle material: aluminium
• Adjustable sealed cartridge bearings
• Freewheel: FTS-L steel
• Yksion Pro GripLink (front) & PowerLink (rear)
• Front and Rear Tread: Single Compound
• Casing: 127 TPI
• Breaker: Front Kevlar, Rear nylon
• Dimension: 25-622 (700x25c)
• Max. Pressure: 25mm 7.7 bars - 110 PSI