Mavic Open Pro Exalith 2017

[Lovetoclimb]

Aren't the Shamal Mille rims utilizing some similar brake track machining? I wonder how long until HED decides they don't want to lose more market share in this area.

[pdmtong]

Originally Posted by Lovetoclimb

Aren't the Shamal Mille rims utilizing some similar brake track machining? I wonder how long until HED decides they don't want to lose more market share in this area.

both the mille and mavic rims are sent to the UK for the PEO treatment from keronite

[bfd]

Originally Posted by pdmtong

I hope they also have some plans to DROP the price of exalaith brake pads, which are currently $100 for a set of four pads (one bike) at competitive cyclist and bike tires direct, to name a few

Total Cycling UK has Exalith 2 brake pads for $17-something for the pair, but they don't ship to the US.

However, LordGun in Italy has it for $15.26/pair and appears to ship to US!

https://www.lordgunbicycles.co.uk/ma...2-brake-pads-1

Definitely worth a try if you need it! Good Luck!

[jtbadge]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

I think they are also releasing a machined track version guys.

Mavic, you had my curiosity, but now you have my attention.

[Fatty]

Originally Posted by mktng

Yea. I read the same
Just give me a wider version of the current open pro's. Toss the silly proprietary pads.

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Something like this?

https://shop.mavic.com/en-us/a-719-j24400.html

[mktng]

Originally Posted by Fatty

Something like this?

https://shop.mavic.com/en-us/a-719-j24400.html

Yes. Exactly.
However in lower drilled options.
I have a set of 719's in 36h on my SS commuter. Great rims that build into strong reliable wheels.
But to have a lighter / wider wheelset option for my road bike would be great. I understand there are several options out there in that exact market. But I've had such great experiences with Open Pro's.

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[PacNW2Ford]

Originally Posted by ergott

Then what? Are people going to start unloading wheels when the coating wears off? The wheels will only be beginning to wear out like a standard rim meaning they will have 10-20k miles of more life in them.

I remember in the olden days, you bought special Kool-Stop abrasive pads to wear off the anodizing, then swapped in regular pads. I still think worn off anodizing gives a bike character, like maybe it's been used as a bike.

[jtakeda]

I'm totally for a new version of an open pro.

I got curious about this brake pad rumbling and decided to google. http://www.jejamescycles.com/mavic-e...FQiSfgodv3IOdA

So is that not the right set of pads?^

[Mikej]

Originally Posted by jtakeda

I'm totally for a new version of an open pro.

I got curious about this brake pad rumbling and decided to google. http://www.jejamescycles.com/mavic-e...FQiSfgodv3IOdA

So is that not the right set of pads?^

Hmm.. mine are green. Ok I have the old ones-

[vqdriver]

so when do they expect to be available?
i have a set of 240s here that i'd like to rebuild

[PepeM]

And more importantly, how much?

[eBAUMANN]

Originally Posted by PepeM

And more importantly, how much?

for exalith...id bet at least $150/rim

[tuscanyswe]

Originally Posted by eBAUMANN

for exalith...id bet at least $150/rim

The ceramic open pro was around 170$ here / piece when it was discontinued. Id be surprised if these were cheaper here tbh. But probably cheaper in US.

So more or less on par with cheap but known asian carbon rims. perhaps slightly cheaper even.

[jtbadge]

https://www.bikerumor.com/2017/03/14...-open-pro-rim/

More details, including pricing, here. Tubeless compatible. Standard brake track and disc-specific versions also coming.

Sign me up for a standard brake track version laced to T11s. I have been considering Belgium C2s, but pending appearance, these seem cool. No pics of this version yet.

[R3awak3n]

really? $100 euros more for just a bit better braking (with way too expensive brake pads). I guess the pads are included but still, that is a bit optimistic.

I would love to try some, but at more than the belgium +, not sure its in my future.