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First look: 2011 Mavic road kit

  • The majority of Mavic's SSC line.

    The majority of Mavic's SSC line.

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  • While the CCU isn't new for 2011, it will be sold with Mavic's 290tpi tubular tyres.

    While the CCU isn't new for 2011, it will be sold with Mavic's 290tpi tubular tyres.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The R-Sys SLR front wheel is said to be roughly 30-percent stiffer than the Ksyrium equivalent.

    The R-Sys SLR front wheel is said to be roughly 30-percent stiffer than the Ksyrium equivalent.

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  • Mavic's 2011 Cosmic Carbone SLR sports an Exalith rim.

    Mavic's 2011 Cosmic Carbone SLR sports an Exalith rim.

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  • The Exalith rim dramatically improves braking performance and improves strength, according to Mavic.

    The Exalith rim dramatically improves braking performance and improves strength, according to Mavic.

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  • Besides the Exalith coating, the rims feature aggressive machining to aid in boosting braking performance.

    Besides the Exalith coating, the rims feature aggressive machining to aid in boosting braking performance.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The R-Sys Exalith front hub.

    The R-Sys Exalith front hub.

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  • Both Exalith SLR wheels share the same Tracomp Exalith rear wheel.

    Both Exalith SLR wheels share the same Tracomp Exalith rear wheel.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Ksyrium SLR Exalith rim and GripLink front tyre.

    The Ksyrium SLR Exalith rim and GripLink front tyre.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Ksyrium SLR front hub is carbon with anno flanges.

    The Ksyrium SLR front hub is carbon with anno flanges.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The R-Sys SLR front hub is anodized to match the Exalith rim, but it's a standard coating, not the special treatment .

    The R-Sys SLR front hub is anodized to match the Exalith rim, but it's a standard coating, not the special treatment .

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • Mavic's R-Sys SLR and Ksyrium SLR share the same Tracomp rear wheel and Exalith front rim, but differ by way of front hub and spokes.

    Mavic's R-Sys SLR and Ksyrium SLR share the same Tracomp rear wheel and Exalith front rim, but differ by way of front hub and spokes.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • External nipples are featured on the CC80, so the ProTour mechanics don't go 'crazy'.

    External nipples are featured on the CC80, so the ProTour mechanics don't go 'crazy'.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The CC80 uses the same hub as the Cosmic Carbone SL.

    The CC80 uses the same hub as the Cosmic Carbone SL.

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  • The key to the CC80s' performance is matching the rim with tyre to maximize aerodynamics.

    The key to the CC80s' performance is matching the rim with tyre to maximize aerodynamics.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • Mavic's newest wheel the CC80 was developed with feedback from Garmin-Transitions.

    Mavic's newest wheel the CC80 was developed with feedback from Garmin-Transitions.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Ksyrium SLR front wheel saves $200 over the R-Sys model, yet only adds about 30g to the overall weight of the set.

    The Ksyrium SLR front wheel saves $200 over the R-Sys model, yet only adds about 30g to the overall weight of the set.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com