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seanblurr
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by seanblurr on Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:05 pm
Typical carbon performance in the wet with black prince pads. However, I just did 2 back to back rain Crits with them and they were manageable.
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RedRacer
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by RedRacer on Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:42 pm
Did Mavic ever release any aero data for this wheelset? Since they are not overly light (1545g) I would hope they are at least as aero as Zipp 303 FCs. My experience with aluminum Mavic clinchers is they are stiff and reliable so I expect these to be the same.
I am in the market for a set of light weight carbon clinchers with good aero and would like them to be as stiff and light as possible. I actually considered the Lightweight MEILENSTEIN clinchers since they are very light and supposed to be very stiff but they are only 20mm wide and kind of old tech so I am skeptical about their aero benefits, especially given the cost $$$$$$$. Thoughts?
The other wheels on my list are these new Mavic 40C, Reynolds 46 Aero clincher and maybe the '14 Zipp 303 FC.
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drainyoo
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by drainyoo on Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:05 pm
From what I've read, the 40c are on the middle of the scale in terms aero. Mavic admitted that making them super aero wasn't a priority. Also keep in mind that rim tape isn't needed with these wheels, so you shed around 40g there compared to other wheels. Very small amount but still should be considered.
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andylav
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by andylav on Tue Sep 30, 2014 11:31 am
Alloy hubs but same claimed weight for the wheelset as the original, carbon hub version with a decent saving on comparative RRPs.
Wonder if this means a new, higher spec option might be on the cards - the 40C rims built with the hubs and spokes from the Cosmic SLR or CC Ultimate would be a wheelset that I would definitely be interested in.
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IchDien
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by IchDien on Tue Sep 30, 2014 11:41 am
The higher end 40C mustn't have been selling well I suppose. Doesn't really make sense to come out with a cheaper practically similar version that weighs the same in the same profile?
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IchDien
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wingguy
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by wingguy on Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:49 pm
andylav wrote:Wonder if this means a new, higher spec option might be on the cards - the 40C rims built with the hubs and spokes from the Cosmic SLR or CC Ultimate would be a wheelset that I would definitely be interested in.
The CCU already has the new braking surface / resin that was developed for the C40, and I think they've updated the shape as well.
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andylav
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by andylav on Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:03 pm
wingguy wrote:The CCU already has the new braking surface / resin that was developed for the C40, and I think they've updated the shape as well.
I meant a new, higher end clincher wheel rather than a new CCU - a 40C Ultimate perhaps since they seem to have introduced a lower spec 40C Elite
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a20dth
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by a20dth on Fri Jun 26, 2015 12:07 am
Hello, I'm interested in these wheels. Now I have Ksyrium SLE (1.495gr)
Is it a good option for race course and training? In the future I would like to set up with Veloflex clincher and latex tube Michelin.
Sorry for my english. I write from Spain (Europe)
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poppiholla
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by poppiholla on Fri Jun 26, 2015 7:45 am
A latex tube on a carbon clincher is in almost every case not a very good idea. On the other hand these Mavic 40c wheels have not a full carbon rim so the heath can probably dissipate more easily so that there is less danger for the latex tube to explode.
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