Although they may appear simple, bicycle wheels are in fact highly complex products and, for each discipline, require a unique balance of characteristics and materials.

Mavic is proud to offer unique technical solutions that enable every cycling enthusiast, amateur and passionate cyclist to thrive in their sport and push their limits in complete safety.

Certain relevant partner technologies have also been integrated into our product developments and contribute to this ongoing pursuit of improvement.

Carbon spokes

More responsive wheels for more precise handling.

Thanks to ultra-lightweight and extremely stiff carbon fibre spokes, every watt transmitted to the pedals is instantly converted into speed.

The result: sharp acceleration and a direct, precise handling feel, even during the most intense efforts.

This technology delivers a wheel set that is lightweight, stable and ultra-high-performance.

Mavic Ceramic

Thanks to its unique properties, ceramic allows the bearings to spin slightly faster and last longer.

In addition to high-end ceramic material, we use a high-quality, low-density grease combined with ultra-smooth seals.

With these special properties, ceramic makes bearings run slightly faster and last longer: ceramic balls are harder, smoother and lighter, allowing you to gain in speed and smoothness.

Ceramic bearings are corrosion-resistant and much more wear-resistant.

Premium bearings for premium performance!

Aero Wide Rim

A faster, more stable and higher-performance wheel

It has been developed to improve aerodynamics, stability and riding comfort.

Thanks to a wider, optimised rim, airflow circulates more efficiently around the wheel to reduce drag at high speeds.

Our wider rims ensure a seamless transition between the rim and the tyre, thereby reducing micro-turbulence.

Rolling resistance is significantly reduced, enabling a smoother and faster ride, even on rough terrain, thanks to a wider, shorter footprint and lower tyre pressure.

Adaptive Layup

Adaptive Layup saves 70 g on the rim alone.

Unlike other wheels with a uniform profile, this exclusive lay-up technique allows the thickness of the carbon fibre to be varied locally according to the varying levels of stress the wheel is subjected to.

In practical terms, less material is used between the spokes; conversely, the rim is reinforced at the spoke holes where stresses are high. All this without ever compromising the wheel’s stiffness and strength, ensuring a dynamic ride.

iTgMax

Shorter braking distances in all weather conditions.

Thanks to a unique laser treatment applied to the braking surface to improve its roughness, the friction provided by the brake pads is exceptional.

Furthermore, thanks to a patented resin and a specific heat treatment, the rim does not overheat even after repeated braking or a descent down a mountain pass. It is the most reliable and effective rim brake system on the market.

R2R

This one-piece carbon spoke runs from one side of the rim to the other, bypassing the hub axle, with no breaks whatsoever, providing three times the stiffness of an aluminium or stainless steel spoke.

Perfect balance of the wheel system, lateral stiffness and power transfer (whether accelerating, braking or steering the bike through a bend).

The spoke’s shape also incorporates aerodynamics and vertical compliance into the equation, thereby combining speed and comfort.

Fore Carbon

A rigid rim that is 10% lighter and ultra-reliable.

With Fore, the connection between the spokes and the rim is secured by metal inserts embedded during the moulding of the carbon profile.

This patented system means there is no need to drill into the upper flange of the profile.

This makes the rim less vulnerable and eliminates the need for a rim tape, ensuring a perfect seal (no pressure loss) in tubeless set-ups and making tyre changes easier.

Fore Alu

A tubeless rim that is 20% stiffer and extremely durable.

Thanks to this innovation, a thread is cut simultaneously whilst drilling the spoke hole.

The spokes are screwed directly into and secured within the rim wall without any nuts. Only one of the rim’s two walls is drilled, and the upper rim flange remains intact.

No rim strip is required (saving 30 g) and rigidity is increased. It is the most reliable tubeless system, making tyre fitting easier.

Infinity Hub

A high-performance, ultra-reliable hub design.

Our Infinity hubs are designed to optimise the wheel’s lateral stiffness and ensure more consistent spoke tension.

Unlike other designs, there is no contact between the spokes, which prevents unwanted noise during impacts or under heavy loads.

It features a spoke attachment system that makes replacement considerably easier: it is no longer necessary to remove the disc or cassette from the wheel.

The QRM Auto system ensures the bearings run smoothly over the long term, without the need for human intervention or special maintenance.

ID360 freewheel

The Instant Drive 360 system is designed to ensure that your effort is transmitted instantly, without any inertia, from the pedal to the wheel.

This patented mechanism has proven its reliability across more than 100,000 wheels produced to date and has been tested in the harshest weather conditions – mud, snow, cold, sand…

Sturdy and durable, its double-ratchet mechanism allows the rider to accelerate more directly with every push.

The ID360 is also designed to be compatible with all existing freewheel bodies.

Pinch Flat Protection (PFP)

Fewer punctures, more fun.

By creating a reinforcement at the rim edge to protect the tyre from impacts or pinching, you can withstand an impact 20 per cent more powerful without the risk of a puncture.

This feature is particularly well-suited to heavier bikes such as e-bikes and for riding with lower tyre pressures.