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2019 Mavic XA35 Pro Carbon wide trail mountain bike wheels with full carbon rims
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Mavic introduced their first full carbon mountain bike wheels in 2016 as the XA Pro, which had 26mm internal widths and used an asymmetric profile. Now, the all-new Mavic XA35 Pro Carbon builds on that to offer a wider option for fast trail riders. They’ve also added a new alloy mountain bike wheel, and are switching strategies regarding how their wheels will be sold.

2019 Mavic XA35 Pro Carbon wide trail mountain bike wheels with full carbon rims

The XZ35 Pro Carbon has a 35mm internal width, as the name implies. They keep a low profile to add compliance. There’s 24 spokes front and rear, making it a lightweight trail wheel that’s very capable. They say they don’t need a lot of spokes to make it stuff because they can do that with the carbon rim, so they can save weight.

2019 Mavic XA35 Pro Carbon wide trail mountain bike wheels with full carbon rims

2019 Mavic XA35 Pro Carbon wide trail mountain bike wheels with full carbon rims

It recommended for 2.35 to 2.8 tire sizes, and they say a 2.4-2.5 is ideal for most riding. These wheels are 27.5 only for now, but stay tuned…there are more carbon options coming this year. Why not a 29er? Because the additional forces the larger diameter and big 2.5+ tires can put on these wheels would be a bit much, especially considering we all tend to ride our equipment beyond their intended purposes.

2019 Mavic XA30 Pro Carbon wide trail mountain bike wheels with full carbon rims
These are the 30mm wide XA Pro Carbon wheels introduced earlier, but hookless bead and rim profile is similar.

Mavic is starting to ship the mountain bike wheels without tires, taking a step back from offering the compete wheel tire systems. They say this will let them come in at lower perceived prices and let customers pick which ever tires they want…even though Sam Hill’s been winning top level events on prototype Mavic tires, some folks prefer options.

2019 Mavic XA35 Pro Carbon wide trail mountain bike wheels with full carbon rims

Boost only, for now. They’re considering a 157×12 Super Boost option as demand grows, but with the caution that these are aimed at bikes up to 140mm travel. So, no, it’s not your next lightweight enduro race wheel, but it’s looking pretty good for that growing lightweight 120mm trail bike category. Price is $1,900, claimed weight is 1,610g.

Mavic XA Pro Alloy

Mavic XA Pro Alloy mountain bike wheelset

For alloy wheel fans, the XC/Trail XA Pro Alloy wheels are built with their Zicral alloy spokes. They say the additional elasticity in the spokes to make it compliant without giving up lateral stiffness. They’re designed for bikes with up to 140mm travel.

Mavic XA Pro Alloy mountain bike wheelset

The rims get their ISM 4D rim machining with Fore drilling, so it has a sealed rim bed for easy tubeless.

They have a 25mm inner width with hookless sidewalls and are designed for 2.1-2.5″ tires on both 27.5 and 29er sizes.

These will come in both 27.5 and 29er, starting at 1,600g. Hubs will have Boost and non-boost options. Price is $1,000.

Mavic 40mm Yksion Gravel Tires

new Mavic Yksion Allroad 40mm gravel tire with tan sidewall option

Mavic just launched new Allroad wheels and tires for gravel, and now they’re adding another wide tire option. The AllRoad Yksion Elite gets a new 35mm to fill the gap between the existing 30 and 40. The 35mm and 40mm sizes will come with a new tan sidewall option. The difference for Mavic is it’s a structural element, incorporating the tubeless casing and protection into the tan color, letting you see the casing through it a bit. The black wall tires have a little more sidewall protection, but these still have some. Pricing will be the same, they’ll be available this summer.

At the top of the post, the mannequin behind that Unno carbon trail bike is showing off the new Sam Hill limited edition Deemax jersey and kit, which he had a hand in designing the look of based on the texture of a napkin he found and liked. And without the bright yellow logos. Short and long sleeve options.

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Me
Me
5 years ago

Yeah, I mean, is anybody even riding 29ers anymore?

Tom
Tom
5 years ago

No 29er and $1900? Should be plenty in stock at all times.

LIke the low profile/compliance idea, though.

Shafty
Shafty
5 years ago

Their logic for less spokes is amazing. Especially considering they rate the carbon wheels for bikes up to 140mm. Why not support the rim better, reduce average spoke tension, and allow material to be used where it will help prevent impact damage, by adding MORE spokes? Oh, yeah, how could I forget, the marvel of market pressure and aesthetics. At least with Mavic, if you break the rim, you’re screwed anyways. No one wants to rebuild that mess.

Those narrower aluminum wheels are a bit better, but again they gotta screw you with something, so they use aluminum spokes.

And the topper “some riders want options” re:tires is priceless. Mavic is an OEM/team partner, and nothing more.

Fred
Fred
5 years ago

> They say the additional elasticity in the
> spokes to make it compliant without
> giving up lateral stiffness.

I’m calling baloney, and you should too.

Chad - Mavic
5 years ago
Reply to  Fred

@fred – Chad from Mavic here.

This point has been validated in our lab, in our field testing with riders like you and also with our athletes – Sam Hill being one of them. If you’d like to shoot me an email I can connect you to one of our engineers to walk you through the logic and science behind this idea.

I could also see if Sam would chat with you too. 😉

tyler durden
5 years ago

no word on whether it gets the new dt/hugi style freehub or not. okay.

Chad - Mavic
5 years ago
Reply to  tyler durden

Great point .. there will be more info on that soon !!

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