Drivetrain flexibility distinguishes the Mavic Allroad SL Carbon Rear Wheel from wheels that lock you into a single cassette ecosystem. The hub ships configured for Shimano HG road cassettes but accepts conversion kits for SRAM XDR, Shimano Micro Spline, Campagnolo ED, and Campagnolo N3W, covering essentially every modern road and gravel drivetrain standard. The ID360 freehub mechanism uses a dual 40-tooth ratchet system delivering 9 degrees of engagement, translating to immediate power transfer when accelerating out of corners or punching up short climbs.

The rim matches the front wheel's construction: 42mm of depth in 100% unidirectional carbon fiber with a 25mm internal width and hookless profile. This combination supports tubeless tires from 30mm up to 64mm, accommodating everything from narrow slicks for fast gravel events to high-volume rubber for bikepacking expeditions. Mavic's UST tubeless system arrives ready to run with rim tape pre-installed and valves included. The hookless design creates a secure tire bead seat while allowing lower pressures without the burping issues that plague some tubeless setups on rough terrain.

Mavic handbuilds the Allroad SL Carbon at their European facility, lacing 24 double-butted steel spokes through aluminum nipples in a crossed-two pattern. The Infinity hub platform maintains uniform spoke tension across the wheel and positions spokes to avoid contact with each other, eliminating the creaking and pinging that can develop in traditional builds under load. Spoke replacement happens without removing the tire or rim tape, simplifying trailside repairs if the worst occurs.... Read More