Mavic’s new Allroad S Carbon wheelset has been released on the heels of a newly updated Cosmic SLR 45. While the latter still fits squarely into the road category, the former is ready to take it all on. With improved aerodynamics, a wider profile, and a 42mm depth, the Allroad S crosses from road to gravel with ease.
And it does so at a price point of less than $1,400.
Allroad S Carbon
Mavic has been steadily working toward modernizing the widths of their wheels, and the Allroad S Carbon wheels include a 25mm inner width, which allows for a wide range of tires, from 30mm to 64mm — the same as a 2.5 inch mountain bike tire.
Along with a 25mm inner width, the Allroad S wheels boast a 31mm outer width and a 42mm depth. The rims are engineered within an NACA profile and feature a smoother transition between the rim and tire, reducing micro-turbulence. Mavic spent time wind tunnel testing the Allroad S to minimize drag and increase crosswind stability.
Mavic utilizes its carbon adaptive layup process when manufacturing the Allroad S Carbon wheels. This process enables Mavic to utilize less carbon fiber in areas where the rims experience less stress, without compromising strength. The result is a more responsive and lighter hoop. Mavic claims weight savings of up to 70g per wheel.
The end result is a wheelset that weighs 1695g (785g front / 910g rear). While these certainly aren’t the lightest wheels hitting gravel roads, they also aren’t the most expensive by any means.
Hubs
The Allroad S Carbon wheels utilize Mavic’s Instant Drive 360 hubs, featuring a 40-tooth ratchet, which provides 9° of engagement. Both the hub body and axles are made of aluminum, with 12×100 spacing up front and 12×142 in the rear. The hubs feature sealed cartridge bearings, are only compatible with centerlock rotors, and accept HG-R or XDR freehub bodies (no word on availability of Micro Spline freehubs for Shimano 1x GRX drivetrains).
Spokes
Adding to the weight of the Allroad S wheels, but also helping keep the price down, are the spokes. Each wheel uses J-Bend, stainless steel spokes. While the wheels don’t use Mavic’s FORE process for spokes and nipples, the standard 24-drilled holes accomplish two things. One, it makes swapping and fixing spokes easier. Two, it also helps keep the price down.
Allroad S Carbon Details
- 25mm internal width
- 31mm external width
- 42mm depth
- 30-64mm tire compatibility
- Hooked rim profile, tubeless (taped) compatible
- Stainless steel JBent spokes, 24 F/R
- ID 360 hubs
- HG-R / XD-R freehub options
- 9° of engagement
- Weight: 1695g
- Price: $1369
