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Mavic Crossmax XL S 29

Wheels purchased to replace original WTB Sti30s. The crossmax wheels are much lighter (500g difference between the 2 pairs - weighed). They're also more dynamic and make the bike more agile. When climbing, you get the impression that you're braked less and when descending, you have the impression that you can place the wheels more easily. On the other hand, they feel stiffer, so I'll have to review my suspension settings. The sound of the freewheel is more muted (and therefore more pleasant from my point of view). The spanners are easy to use and spare spokes are supplied. Finally, the fact that you don't have to put any rim tape on the rim makes fitting easier, and there's no need to worry about damaging the rim when fitting or removing tyres. The only downside is a slight haze and jump on the front wheel.

Rolls well, good grip due to wider rim in mud

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Only installed so far, but makes a very high-quality impression.

Lightweight stable wheelset, drive it on my trail hardtail and have no problems with eights or dents during intensive use. Also the spokes have never loosened. I know from other wheels also different. For me, a super compromise of stiffness, weight and price, just compared to carbon. The extra cost of XL S to XL is with the lower weight and the cool milled rim was worth it for me in any case. A very nice detail is that the milling at the valve hole is omitted to get more stability here and also to prevent opposite and an out-of-round run. The decor could be a little more discreet for my taste, but I can simply remove the stickers.

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