Mavic Ksyrium SLS Tubular Wheelset

Mavic's professional teams help them develop the ultimate products required by pro riders.

The legendary Ksyrium SL, evolved again for 2013. Ksyriumhas always been synonymous with great overall performance and exceptional reliability. Featuring our latest technologies together with our new extra light Yksion Pro tyre, this new version is even lighter, even more responsive,and still as strong. Stunning performance for the rider wanting to take their riding to the next level.

Key Features:

• Mavic Wheel-Tyre system provides the ideal match of products and a clean aesthetic.
• Includes 1 Yksion Pro Griplink (front) and 1 Yksion Pro Powerlink (rear) tyre; Single compound tyre, Casing 210 TPI, Dimension 28”-23mm, Max Pressure 11 bar / 160 psi, Weight 230g (per tyre, manufacturer claimed), Strong Nylon puncture protection.
• Force Transfer System reinforces the connection between hub body and pawl, increasing efficiency of transmission.
• SUP rims are arc welded for extreme strength.
• CNC milled braking surfaces to eliminate shudder when braking.
• Lightweight Maxtal aluminium alloy rims provide excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
• Isopulse system on the rear wheel uses radially laced spokes on the drive side and crossed spokes on the non-drive side to provide better spoke tension between left and right flanges.
• Zicral spokes are lighter and stiffer than normal for improved energy transmission and durability.
• Fore technology leaves upper rim bridge un-drilled, with spoke nipples screwed directly into the lower bridge. This makes the rim 4 times more resistant to fatigue stress and 20% more rigid.
• GripLink front tyre uses a dual compound optimised to maximise grip on the road, with a nylon anti-puncture breaker.
• PowerLink rear tyre uses a dual compound optimised for excellent energy transfer and low rolling resistance, with anylon anti-puncture breaker.
• Weights: 1375 grams for wheels, 1835 grams including tyres (manufacturer claimed).
• Mavic 2013 rear wheels are compatible with Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 9,10,11-speed cassettes.