
Winning Back the Podium of Desirability
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At Mavic, we believe great products earn their reputation on the road, on the trail, and in the experiences of the riders who trust them.
Recently, Mavic CEO Alberto Morgando and U.S. Marketing Manager Josh Saxe sat down with Escape Collective for an in-depth discussion about the future of the brand, the cycling industry, and Mavic's vision for growth. You can read the full interview here: Mavic CEO Alberto Morgando on Winning Back the Podium of Desirability.
The headline captures a goal that resonates throughout the cycling world: winning back "the podium of desirability." For Mavic, that means delivering the innovation, performance, reliability, and rider confidence that have defined the brand for generations.
Winning back the podium of desirability
Growing Demand for Mavic in the United States
The United States remains one of the most dynamic cycling markets in the world, with growing participation across road cycling, gravel cycling, mountain biking, and endurance events. As more riders seek high-performance wheelsets that combine speed, durability, and long-term reliability, demand for Mavic products continues to grow.
From the iconic Cosmic and Comete road wheel families to the versatile Allroad gravel lineup and robust Crossmax mountain bike wheels, American cyclists are increasingly turning to Mavic for proven performance across every discipline.
Supporting Riders Through Retail and Direct-to-Consumer Channels
Mavic's commitment to the U.S. cycling market extends beyond product development. We are investing in product availability through both our network of independent bicycle retailers and our direct-to-consumer platform, ensuring riders can access the products they need wherever they choose to shop.
Local bike shops remain an essential part of cycling culture, providing expertise, service, and community. At the same time, Mavic's direct-to-consumer platform gives riders access to the latest wheelsets, apparel, helmets, shoes, and accessories backed by U.S.-based customer support and warranty service.
Our goal is simple: make it easier than ever for cyclists across the United States to ride Mavic, and even more, seek out the brand based on a need for wheels that perform, last, and are backed by 140 years of innovation. This matters!
Engineering That Goes Beyond the Spec Sheet
In today's wheel market, many products are designed around marketing claims rather than meaningful engineering advancements. At Mavic, research and development remain at the core of everything we create.
Every wheelset begins with a focus on performance, dependability, and safety. Our engineers evaluate rim construction, spoke design, hub engagement, tubeless integration, aerodynamics, and real-world durability to create complete wheel systems that perform under demanding conditions.
Whether it's a carbon road wheel built for speed, a gravel wheel designed to handle rough terrain, or a mountain bike wheel engineered for aggressive riding, Mavic products are developed to deliver measurable benefits that riders can feel on every ride. This is tested by every day cyclists and World Cup and Pro Tour riders. The feedback makes its way back into innovation for even better future products.
This commitment to innovation has helped establish Mavic as one of the most trusted names in cycling and continues to guide the development of every new product we bring to market.
The Road Ahead
Winning back the podium of desirability is not about looking backward. It is about continuing to earn the confidence of today's cyclists through innovation, product quality, and a deep commitment to the sport.
As Alberto Morgando and Josh Saxe discussed in their Escape Collective interview, Mavic's future is rooted in the same principles that built the brand: investing in research and development, supporting cyclists through strong retail partnerships, and delivering products that riders can trust.
For American cyclists looking for road bike wheels, gravel bike wheels, mountain bike wheels, or performance cycling equipment, Mavic remains committed to pushing the sport forward, one ride, one innovation, and one rider at a time.
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