Mavic’s new Allroad S Carbon wheelset has been launched on the heels of a newly up to date Cosmic SLR 45. Whereas the latter nonetheless matches squarely into the highway class, the previous is able to take all of it on. With improved aerodynamics, a wider profile, and a 42mm depth, the Allroad S crosses from highway to gravel with ease.
And it does so at a value level of lower than $1,400.
Allroad S Carbon
Mavic has been steadily working towards modernizing the widths of their wheels, and the Allroad S Carbon wheels embody a 25mm inside width, which permits for a variety of tires, from 30mm to 64mm — the identical as a 2.5 inch mountain bike tire.
Together with a 25mm inside width, the Allroad S wheels boast a 31mm outer width and a 42mm depth. The edges are engineered inside an NACA profile and have a smoother transition between the rim and tire, decreasing micro-turbulence. Mavic frolicked wind tunnel testing the Allroad S to reduce drag and enhance crosswind stability.
Mavic makes use of its carbon adaptive layup course of when manufacturing the Allroad S Carbon wheels. This course of allows Mavic to make the most of much less carbon fiber in areas the place the edges expertise much less stress, with out compromising power. The result’s a extra responsive and lighter hoop. Mavic claims weight financial savings of as much as 70g per wheel.
The top result’s a wheelset that weighs 1695g (785g entrance / 910g rear). Whereas these actually aren’t the lightest wheels hitting gravel roads, in addition they aren’t the most costly by any means.
Hubs
The Allroad S Carbon wheels make the most of Mavic’s Prompt Drive 360 hubs, that includes a 40-tooth ratchet, which supplies 9° of engagement. Each the hub physique and axles are made from aluminum, with 12×100 spacing up entrance and 12×142 within the rear. The hubs function sealed cartridge bearings, are solely suitable with centerlock rotors, and settle for HG-R or XDR freehub our bodies (no phrase on availability of Micro Spline freehubs for Shimano 1x GRX drivetrains).
Spokes
Including to the burden of the Allroad S wheels, but in addition serving to preserve the worth down, are the spokes. Every wheel makes use of J-Bend, stainless-steel spokes. Whereas the wheels don’t use Mavic’s FORE course of for spokes and nipples, the usual 24-drilled holes accomplish two issues. One, it makes swapping and fixing spokes simpler. Two, it additionally helps preserve the worth down.
Allroad S Carbon Particulars
25mm inner width
31mm exterior width
42mm depth
30-64mm tire compatibility
Hooked rim profile, tubeless (taped) suitable
Chrome steel JBent spokes, 24 F/R
ID 360 hubs
HG-R / XD-R freehub choices
9° of engagement
Weight: 1695g
Worth: $1369
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