FTS-X - Force Transfer X
The ‘FTS Nose’ is an extension of the hub body that goes inside the freewheel. The contact zone between the pawl and the FTS Nose is reinforced by 2 stainless steel inserts, which allows for manufacturing an all aluminium, mono-piece hub body. The pawls are centered exactly in the middle of the freewheel body, for a direct power transmission. The FTS-X version features 2 new pawls made of harder steel, a new low friction v-seal and new axle end screw with a dry thread lock prep.
H2 - Hammer Hardening
Reinforcement of the area around each nipple hole by hammering to compress the material of this sensitive zone. The rim can be eyeleted on top to even more improve resistance.
QRM - Qualité Roulements Mavic®
Sealed cartridge bearings that are serviceable, mounted on a special axle featuring a "bearing support ring" to adjust play.
Self Lock
The special shape of the spoke end, on the thread, makes it
impossible to loosen. The spoke stays tightly screwed into the
nipple, no tension loss is occuring.
As a benefit, the wheel keeps its original roundess for a long
time, and does not get out of true.
UB Control - Usiné Brut Control
The sidewalls of the rim are milled with a diamond point on a digitally controlled machine after assembly and anodization,