Looking for the speed of the Cosmic Pro Carbon carbon rim (not a fairing) design but looking to shave weight and step up the hub and drive system quality? The Cosmic Pro Carbon SL UST Front Wheel is the answer. In dropping weight to 1490 grams for the set (versus the 1650g of the non-SL version) you also get lighter hubs, better bearings, and with the rear wheel the ID360 freehub system. The carbon rim is the same and has traditionally been favored primarily for fast, rolling or flat races. This SL model delivers excellent all around performance at a lighter weight making it just as versatile on the climbs and descents. Engineered with Mavic UST technology, the 665g Cosmic Pro Carbon UST Front Wheel offers all the benefits of tubeless, including less rolling resistance, a smoother ride quality and a reduced risk of flats. The carbon clincher/UST tubeless rims are made using the innovative iTgMax process, which not only minimizes weight, but also improves braking performance. The 40mm deep rims are NACA-compliant for low drag and excellent crosswind stability, while their lighter weight results in reduced inertia for explosive acceleration and climbing efficiency. The Cosmic Pro Carbon SL UST Front Wheel is completed with a 25mm Yksion Pro UST tire for maximum rolling efficiency, grip and a smooth, comfortable ride making it a great option for high mileage riders, road racers, and short to middle distance triathletes who want great performance at a fair price.

The modern rim design has a 19mm internal width to complement it's 40mm profile. The key to the Cosmic Pro Carbon clincher/UST rim is the iTgMax construction process. This full-carbon construction method is promoted by Mavic as offering best-in-class durability and braking, with a much higher melting point than other carbon rims. The Integral Glass Transition Temperature system is broken out into two processes. First an inner rim bed is layered with seamless 3K carbon fiber, the contour is established without any cutting, resulting in a stronger, lighter rim with less resin, making it less susceptible to heat. The second phase creates a special rim brake track, by which a laser is used to remove the surface layer of resin in an incredibly accurate pattern all around on both side of the rim. This laser process is exceptionally precise. As resin impacted by heat more than the carbon fiber, reducing the resin reduces the risk that the rim can warp or fail. High rim temperature is the bane of any clincher or tubeless tire, which is why, for safety reasons, Mavic uses such an elaborate process, with exceptional results.

This front wheel features an 18 hole front hub, machined from aluminum, with oversized alloy axle, with Mavic's micro-adjustable QRM+ sealed cartridge bearings. The rim and hub are joined by straight pull, flat, double butted, bladed steel spokes in a radial pattern using external alloy ABS nipples. Service is simple and straightforward and the traditional style nipples make truing efficient and quick. The lateral stiffness of the wheel is impressive while the ride quality is better than expected due to the carbon rim defeating some vibration, assisted by the steel spokes. Under hard impact the value of the straight pull spokes and hub flange system is clear, as the flanges allow the spokes to travel a little, taking pressure off the rim itself, protecting it from damage. ... Read More