That extra comfort doesn’t seem to come at the expense of remaining true under load. A few hard efforts and some high speed corners in a descent didn’t result in noticeable flex or brake pad rub.
Third, what impressed me the most was the wheels’ impressive braking performance. Although the roads (and rims) were completely dry, with dual-pivot Ultegra caliper brakes, the rim’s brake track, when paired with Mavic’s yellow carbon pads, offered strong braking power with consistent modulation and no squeal.
The Pro Carbon SL rim brake track works well, but takes a bit of the Mavic carbon brake pad with it on hard descents. © Cyclocross Magazine
Post-ride, brake pads showed some wear, and the brake track showed remnants of pad material, but the braking performance certainly impressed. How will they perform when wet, in mud, or with cantilevers? Stay tuned.
A High-End Wheel for Cyclocross or Gravel?
The clincher version of wheels are not tubeless compatible, making it a tough case to call them the ideal clincher cyclocross or gravel wheels. At just 17mm internal width, they’re also not very wide by modern standards, which is by Mavic’s design to be compatible with narrow 25c road tires.
