Mavic - April news

April 2011

Exalith wheels now available in shops                                                   
It looks purely cosmetic, but Exalith is structural, adding both visual appeal and durability

                                                      
In 2011, the rims of 4 wheel models (Cosmic Carbone SLR, Comète road, R-Sys SLR, Ksyrium SLR) have received a special treatment. More than just a stealthy grey appearance, Exalith provides added durability and a lighter rim. The treatment deeply penetrates the aluminum, reinforcing it against fatigue and brake track wear. This added reinforcement allows  some weight and inertia reduction, resulting in even more responsiveness, plus incredibly accurate braking performance.                     

Mavic tubular tyres off to a good start

Yksion GripLink rated 8/10

The French magazine Top Velo (March issue - #168) ran a test at a tyre manufacturer lab facility, with 30 different tubulars including Mavic's new Yksion GripLink. The conclusion about it is: "Mavic is entering loudly the tubular world with a very highly performing item (.) the Yksion GripLink shows firm comfort and is excellent when cornering." This product is actually a big contribution to the wheel-tyre systems presented this current year.                 

Thor Hushovd prepares for Paris-Roubaix 

R&D work on wheel prototypes                                                           

Equipment is a key element in the preparation of professional racers for the spring classics. Thus, Mavic technicians are present in the field by the athletes' side to offer them technical solutions. This new video shows the work done with the professionals to develop the best answer to their race needs.                 

Mavic athletes' victories of the month                                                      
A great season kick off                                              

Track

• Jack Bobridge (Garmin-Cervélo) New World Record (4:10.534 - pursuit 4km)
• After 4 World Cup rounds: 76 medals won including 31 Gold!
• In the Netherlands, athletes using Mavic track wheels earned 13 World Champion titles out of 19 possible, contributing to a total count of 36 medals (63% of all medals available), marking a rise of 17% more than in 2010!                         

Road

• Cameron Meyer (Garmin-Cervélo) Tour Down Under
• Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Cervélo) Trofeo Calla Millor Mallorca and Tirreno-Adriatico
• Heinrich Haussler (Garmin-Cervélo) Tour of Qatar
• Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) Grand Prix of Lugano and Giro Di Sardegna
• Ivan Basso (Liquigas-Cannondale) GP de Lugano
• Philippe Gilbert (Omega-Pharma Lotto) Eroica and Tirreno-Adriatico
• Samuel Dumoulin (Cofidis) Volta a Cataluña

MTB

• Yannick Granieri won the Winter Fise slopestyle in France.