COMETE 45/55

Main features

The aero‑lightweight combo for pure speed and control

The Mavic COMETE 45/55 carbon wheelset blends advanced aerodynamics with ultra-light construction and exceptional rolling efficiency. The shallower front rim delivers low-drag performance with confident, precise handling, while the deeper rear rim maximizes rolling speed without compromising weight or responsiveness.
Thanks to Adaptive Layup carbon technology and aero carbon spokes, this wheelset feels lively under acceleration and efficient at speed. Years of wind tunnel development and real-world testing have led to a new generation of Aero Wide rims, optimized for 30mm tires. The result: a wheel that is not only faster in all wind conditions, but also lighter, more reactive, and easier to accelerate—from flat roads to steep climbs and technical descents.
This 45/55 combo is lighter and more nimble than 55/65, a better companion if you ride more steeper gradient than rolling roads.

Ultimate rolling efficiency

Built around a 25mm Aero Wide Rim, optimized for 30mm tires, this wheelset delivers an outstanding aero-to-rolling efficiency ratio. Validated through wind tunnel sessions, Mavic Lab testing, and pro rider feedback, every detail is tuned for speed. A 25/30 combo rolls 11% more efficiently than a 23/28 set up, that's a lot of energy saved to push harder.
The 21 aero carbon spokes minimize drag while enhancing lateral stiffness, giving a direct and responsive ride feel. Combined with Mavic Ceramic bearings, friction is reduced to the minimum—resulting in smoother, faster rolling and a sensation of effortless speed ride after ride.

Full‑carbon reactivity you can feel

The Adaptive Layup construction, using a precise mix of carbon fibers (T700, T1000, 3K), achieves the perfect balance between stiffness, weight, and dynamic behavior. This optimized structure makes the wheels feel exceptionally lively, with instant acceleration and sharp responsiveness when you push on the pedals.
Lightweight aero carbon spokes efficiently transfer every watt, enhancing the wheel’s energetic and racy character. Internal testing shows that the 21/21 spoke configuration (14/7 per side) delivers the ideal stiffness-to-weight-to-aero ratio, ensuring precise handling and perfect tension balance.
The result is a wheelset that feels fast, light, and reactive, while carbon’s natural vibration damping improves comfort, stability, and control—so you can ride harder, longer, and faster with confidence.

Key technology

LightnessAdaptive Layup Carbon technology
Optimized carbon layup for tailored combo of lightness, stiffness and compliance
Efficiency RigidityInstant Drive 360 ratchet freewheel technology
The new Instant Drive 360 freewheel system is super light and efficient. A large contactless rubber seal provides low friction, while a wide array of end caps makes it super versatile.
Efficiency RigidityUST tubeless technology
Traction and control. Universal Standard for Tubeless. Ready to ride tubeless system. The UST concept improves traction, control and comfort whilst reducing inertia and flats.

Specifications

  • Weight Pair : 1350 g
  • Weight Front : 600 g
  • Weight Rear : 750 g
  • Material: 100% carbon fiber
  • Height: 45 mm
  • Height: 55 mm
  • Max outer width : 34mm
  • Braking: disc
  • Profile: Hooked
  • ETRTO size : 622x25TC hooked
  • Tire: UST Tubeless Ready
  • Tire: Tubetype or UST Tubeless Ready with Mavic Tubeless Tape
  • Drilling: traditional (front/rear 21 holes)
  • Material: unidirectional carbon fiber
  • Shape: straight, aero, selected in wind tunnel for lowest rotational drag
  • Nipples: aluminium, black
  • Lacing: crossed 2 on high stress side (front disc side, read drive side) and radial on opposite side for tension balance (durability) and stability.
  • Body material: aluminium
  • 40 teeth ratchets / 9°
  • Axle material: aluminum
  • Axle size: front 12x100 / rear 12x142
  • Freewheel technology: Instant Drive 360 ratchet system
  • Freewheel: Shimano HG road / Sram XD road
  • Bearings : Mavic Ceramic
  • User guide
  • Wheel cover
  • Tubeless rim tape mounted on wheel
  • UST valve not mounted on wheel
  • Minimum tyre size: width 30mm - pressure max. 5.0Bar/73PSI
  • ASTM category 1 : road only
  • Maximum weight supported by the wheels: must not exceed 120 kg (bike weight included)