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The Mavic Cosmic Pro Carbon Wheelset is a great example of how Mavic blends years of experience and proven engineering with new technologies, materials and forward thinking. The wheels feature a lightweight aluminum rim and brake track with an advanced deep section carbon fairing that is bonded to the rim structure. This construction process has been used for almost two decades, and though there has been subtle shaping modifications to a more elliptical shape improve overall aerodynamics, the combination still provides a fast, cost-effective wheel system that is ideal for road racing and most triathlon distances. Affordable aerodynamic performance wheels today generally rely on the top-end technology of the recent past. As most changes are incremental, you be assured these wheels are still fast and sleek, and a significant upgrade over standard road wheels.The overall profile is 52mm for front and rear, and the weight comes in at 1695 grams. Speed is paramount, of course, but you don't sacrifice handling in crosswinds or the trust in your ability to drive the wheel into a sharp corner. Braking is sure in wet or dry conditions. For many competitors, the fact that they can ride a fast, value-packed wheel with standard clincher tires and brake pads means racing just got simpler, allowing them to remove focus from the equipment and to shift it to performance.

Mavic packs decades of experience and technology into the Cosmic Pro Carbon Wheelset. The extruded rim structure itself is made of advanced Maxtal alloy, which is both light, strong, and resistant to fatigue. The rim is joined through welding, then milling, referred to as the SUP process, and the joint becomes as strong as any other part of the rim. CNC machining of the brake track provides precise parallel faces, called UB Control for smooth, sure braking in wet or dry, and is very durable to long-term use. Though it can't be seen due to the bonded 12K carbon fairing, the 13mm internal width rim is milled using the ISM process to reduce as much weight as possible without impacting strength.

The stiff rear hubshell is a machined structure with large flanges to accommodate the straight-pull bladed steel spokes. The alloy axle within rides on the micro-adjustable QRM+ sealed cartridge bearings, which are fast and smooth and can be easily adjusted while the wheel is mounted in the dropouts. The lightweight alloy FTS-L freehub engagement system is fast and reliable, as well as being easy to service and interchangeable. Mavic uses 20 spokes on the rear wheel, laced radially on the non-driveside, and 2x on the driveside. The front hubshell is a sleek, machined structure with large flanges to accommodate the 16 straight-pull bladed steel spokes. The alloy axle within rides on the micro-adjustable QRM+ sealed cartridge bearings, which are fast and smooth and can be easily adjusted while the wheel is mounted in the dropouts. Mavic employs 16 spokes on this front wheel, laced radially. The spokes disappear into the fairing of the rim, where standard nipples affix the spokes to the rim, where they can easily be accessed when the tire is removed. The high tension system creates a stiff wheel that will rarely need truing. The bladed spokes, elliptical fairing shape, sleek hubshell and hidden nipples result in a responsive, fast rolling, aerodynamic wheel.

To complete the wheel-tire system, Mavic includes their Yksion Pro Powerlink / Griplink SSC 700x 23 or 25mm clincher tires. The single compound rubber is different rear and front, respectively. The Powerlink rear features a wide, harder durometer center for limited rolling resistance, and directional grip for fast acceleration. A wider poly breaker reduces the risk of puncture. The outer shoulders use a softer application of the same rubber, which ensures terrific grip when leaning over. The Griplink front is slightly softer in the center and on the shoulders, for better cornering grip. The poly breaker is narrower, as the front tire carries much less weight. The overall Yksion Pro tech includes a directional tread design, with angled channels that help with grip and sipe water away from the center section. The carcass is a 127tpi nylon casing which augments the rubber and has a true rounded shape. In between the rubber and the casing a wider Kevlar breaker is supple enough to match the casing, and has good puncture protection. The lighter 23mm version is rated for 125psi, while the 25mm is rated to 110psi, and combines with the elliptical fairing for improved aerodynamics.

Mavic includes the excellent BR301 quick release levers, which have a reassuring lever mechanism for proper tension.Of course the rim strip, multi-function adjustment tool, instructions and a tube are also part of this complete wheel system. The wheelset comes in under 1700 grams, which is excellent for an aero clincher wheelset listed at under $1300- and also includes a set of race-level clincher tires. If you are starting your competitive years in road racing or triathlon, or just prefer to keep the budget manageable, the Mavic Cosmic Pro Carbon Wheelset is a great option.