Mavic's Exalith Process/Reviews?
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For cheaper pads, I have been using Reynolds cryo blue on my Exalith rims with great success. Don't seem to damage the rim at all (other than leaving a faint trace of blue on the rim), stop at least as well or better than the Mavic pads and are waaay cheaper.
Cheers
GJ
Cheers
GJ
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Can't see why not. Given that we know the black can wear off, it seems mostly aesthetic.
A bigger issue might be the exalith texture wearing off (the micro 'ribs/ridges' texture on the braking surface) , but even then I don't think it'd be game over, after all, most alu rims are smooth surfaced, and have no texture.
A bigger issue might be the exalith texture wearing off (the micro 'ribs/ridges' texture on the braking surface) , but even then I don't think it'd be game over, after all, most alu rims are smooth surfaced, and have no texture.
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Black didn't wear off on my Exaliths.
Just either don't ride in the rain or clean your rims after riding in the rain before you ride again.
Wheels died for other reasons first (after long and hard use).
Just either don't ride in the rain or clean your rims after riding in the rain before you ride again.
Wheels died for other reasons first (after long and hard use).
Thanks for the reply Shroeds. Just to say, I've done 11 k on these wheels now and the front is only just starting to show wear so I'm not complaning about the quality of the wheels at all - in fact they're the best wheels I've had. Only really noticed after descending the Stelvio in the rain and spending a lot of time on the brakes at the weekend. The "file-like" surfce is still there and braking performance seems as before. As I worrier, I just wanted to make sure the rims weren't about to explode!
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After plenty of use:
+ Bearings. As you would expect with use.
+ Rear axle broke.
+ Tracomp spokes came loose and rattled.
But I got my fair use out of them, they were good wheels, so not unhappy.
+ Bearings. As you would expect with use.
+ Rear axle broke.
+ Tracomp spokes came loose and rattled.
But I got my fair use out of them, they were good wheels, so not unhappy.
JW84 wrote:As I worrier, I just wanted to make sure the rims weren't about to explode!
I reckon you're safe!
BTW any updates on alternate pads? you guys have don tons of kms, are you still on the Reynolds blue, or tried anything else?
I'm still on Exalith specific pads, but need some more soon
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I used Reynolds Blue the whole time, worked great, lasted great, seemed to cause the rim zero problems other than a very light blue tinge but you had to look closely and could clean it off.
Gearjunkie wrote:Here you go... hope this works.
The blue is more obvious when viewed from the saddle because you are looking across the "tops" of the Exalith grooves. The blue is less noticeable when viewing the bike from the side.
Hope that helps.
Cheers
GJ
I think that actually looks cool.
Just got some Mavic Exalith wheels w/ 25mm tires. Other than the squealing, I like them a lot. Definitely can tell the lower rolling resistance: On average, I'm running one gear higher than before.
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JW84 wrote:I've always used the specific Mavic pads. As is generally the case, the first set wore through pretty quick but since then they've lasted great!
Same here ... just the Mavic Exalith pads (which are made by Swiss Stop)
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What alternative to the Mavic Exalith pads can I use for Exalith 2 rims?
The SwissStop GHP II are apparently not compatible with Exalith 2 rims ( think they are with original Exalith, but not sure what the difference is)
See attached screenshot
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Edit:
Are the SwissStop Yellow compatible? They are a hard wearing pad that can be used on Carbon or Alloy rims? Anyone use these on Exalith 2 rims?
What alternative to the Mavic Exalith pads can I use for Exalith 2 rims?
The SwissStop GHP II are apparently not compatible with Exalith 2 rims ( think they are with original Exalith, but not sure what the difference is)
See attached screenshot
download/file.php?mode=view&id=92616
Edit:
Are the SwissStop Yellow compatible? They are a hard wearing pad that can be used on Carbon or Alloy rims? Anyone use these on Exalith 2 rims?
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