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CROSSMAX XL 29
Trail riding is all about adventures, thrills and fun. Exploring wild places and flowy trails. To get the most out of your ride, you need to have confidence in your gear. This is especially true with your wheels, which play a critical role in the overall ride experience. That’s where the new Crossmax XL comes in. It represents the highest quality aluminum trail wheel we’ve ever built.

The rims are made with our patented Fore technology, which features a fully sealed upper bridge that eliminates the need for rim tape. That saves 30 grams per wheel and does away with the hassle of using tape to set up tubeless tires. The rim has a 30mm internal width, perfect for optimizing the performance of any modern trail tire. It’s engineered with a super strong triangular shape, designed specifically to absorb impacts from the trail. Our Black Shield technology gives them a distinctive finish that protects against scratches and abrasions.

We use 24 straight-pull spokes to further dial in the sweet spot between lateral stiffness and vertical compliance. The Infinity hubs feature a stiffer and lighter construction that’s enhanced by the ultra-reliable ID360 double ratchet system for fast engagement. The wheelset is set up for 6-bolt or center lock disc mounts and is compatible with Shimano HG9, SRAM XD, and Micro Spline freewheel bodies. It’s available in either 27.5” or 29” and ships with UST tubeless valves, spare spokes and accessories.

Main features

Versatile, dynamic trail riding performance

Wide, strong rim profile with Black Shield treatment protects your rim against impacts and scratches. New lighter, stiffer Infinity hubs with ultra-reliable ID360 freewheel system for instant acceleration.

More confidence and control on rugged terrain

30mm wide rim is optimized for lower tire pressure, giving you a smoother ride with more traction and control. Triangular rim shape absorbs heavy impacts so you're free to bomb the descents.

Most user-friendly tubeless system 

Fore technology fully sealed rim with no rim tape makes it easy to mount and change tubeless tires. Leaving the upper rim bridge intact boosts the stiffness and the durability of the rim.

Specifications

  • Weight Pair : 1930 g
  • Weight Front : 900 g
  • Weight Rear : 1030 g
  • Material: Maxtal
  • Height: 22 mm
  • Joint: SUP welding technology
  • Internal width: 30 mm
  • Drilling : Fore tapeless tubeless technology (front/rear 24 holes)
  • Braking: disc
  • Profile: asymmetrical
  • ETRTO size: 622x30TC
  • Tire: UST Tubeless Ready
  • Material: steel
  • Shape: straight, extra-flat, constricted, antirot (front and rear)
  • Nipples: brass, black
  • Screw: M7
  • Lacing: crossed 2 (front and rear) 
  • Body material: aluminium
  • Body design: INFINITY
  • Disc standard : 6 Bolts or Center Lock®
  • Axle material: aluminum
  • Axle size: front 15x110 / rear 12x148
  • Freewheel technology: Instant Drive 360
  • Freewheel: Shimano HG MTB / Shimano MS / Sram XD MTB
  • Bearing technology: QRM automatic setting - sealed cartridge
  • Freewheel body: convertible SHIMANO HG MTB steel (kit V3790101 sold separately)
  • Front axle adapters: 15x110 convertible to 9x110 (kit 99694101 sold separetly)
  • Front axle adapters: convertible to 15x31mm with Torque Cap (kit V2374401 sold separetly)
  • Rear axle adapters: 12x148 convertible to 9x141 (kit V2510801 sold separetly)
  • User guide
  • UST valve not mounted on wheel
  • 2 replacement spokes with each wheel
  • 2 Multifonction adjustment wrench with the rear wheel
  • ASTM CATEGORY 4 : ENDURO AND TRAIL RIDING
  • For a longer longevity of the wheel, Mavic recommends that the total weight supported by the wheels doesn't exceed 150kg, bike included
  • Maximum tyre pressure: 2.95bar/43PSI with a 52mm tyre - 1.55bar/22PSI with a 125mm tyre
  • Recommended tire sizes: 60mm to 76mm (2.35 to 3.0)

Key technology

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.
Efficiency RigidityInstant Drive 360 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.
Safety ReliabilityQRM Auto bearing preload technology
Qualité de Roulements Mavic Auto Our latest innovation. Those cartridge bearings are of course double sealed with C3 internal clearance. Their preload is automatically adjusted to guarantee a perfect spin with no play on the long run.
Safety ReliabilityBlack Shield treatment (protects your rim against impacts and scratches)
New MTB rim treatment. 2x superior lifetime against rock impacts and scratches
Safety ReliabilitySUP welding technology
Stronger and smoother joint Soudé Usiné Process. After bending, the rim joint is arc welded. The welded seam is then milled for a smooth finish.
Safety ReliabilityInfinity hubs
Efficiency RigidityFore tapeless tubeless technology
Stiffer and stronger Instead of being drilled, the lower rim bridge is pushed up on the inside, then threaded to enable the spoke nipples to be directly screwed in it, leaving the upper rim bridge intact.

User guides and documents

General User GuideDownload PDF
FreewheelDownload PDF
AdaptateurDownload PDF