Comments on: Mavic Crossmax 29″er Wheel Set: First Ride Impressions http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/14/mavic-crossmax-29er-wheel-set-first-ride-impressions/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:06:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/14/mavic-crossmax-29er-wheel-set-first-ride-impressions/#comment-33442 Guitar Ted Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:05:55 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/14/mavic-crossmax-29er-wheel-set-first-ride-impressions/#comment-33442 CMaxrider: Yeah, I think that would be a great idea for you. My plan is similar. Use heavier, tougher whels everyday and use the Cr29max's for events and when there is a lot of climbing. CMaxrider: Yeah, I think that would be a great idea for you. My plan is similar. Use heavier, tougher whels everyday and use the Cr29max’s for events and when there is a lot of climbing.

]]> By: CMaxrider http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/14/mavic-crossmax-29er-wheel-set-first-ride-impressions/#comment-33439 CMaxrider Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:55:03 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/14/mavic-crossmax-29er-wheel-set-first-ride-impressions/#comment-33439 I had posted previously that I had problems with blow off using CMax wheels and Bontrager ACX TR tires on the rear. I took the rear tire back to a Trek dealer where they warrantied the product and gave me a replacement. I can say that the original problem must have been with the tire spec as it was very loose. The new rear tire, along with the original front, have been on for a month now without problems. So, I take back what I said abot the Bontragers as it is really a good tire and climbs better than the nevegal in the rear, but with less cush. The wheels have been great so far. At 220, I will race them and use on endurance rides, but do worry a bit about longterm heavy use under my weight which you also mention in your Final Review. So, what could be the expected downside of overuse of this wheelset? Should I have a heavier trail wheel build for general use? I have some Hope Pro IIs that I could mount up. I had posted previously that I had problems with blow off using CMax wheels and Bontrager ACX TR tires on the rear. I took the rear tire back to a Trek dealer where they warrantied the product and gave me a replacement. I can say that the original problem must have been with the tire spec as it was very loose. The new rear tire, along with the original front, have been on for a month now without problems. So, I take back what I said abot the Bontragers as it is really a good tire and climbs better than the nevegal in the rear, but with less cush. The wheels have been great so far.
At 220, I will race them and use on endurance rides, but do worry a bit about longterm heavy use under my weight which you also mention in your Final Review. So, what could be the expected downside of overuse of this wheelset? Should I have a heavier trail wheel build for general use? I have some Hope Pro IIs that I could mount up.

]]> By: j http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/14/mavic-crossmax-29er-wheel-set-first-ride-impressions/#comment-18330 j Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:08:03 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/14/mavic-crossmax-29er-wheel-set-first-ride-impressions/#comment-18330 + make it in a single speed version too + make it in a single speed version too

]]> By: doug http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/14/mavic-crossmax-29er-wheel-set-first-ride-impressions/#comment-18312 doug Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:24:45 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/14/mavic-crossmax-29er-wheel-set-first-ride-impressions/#comment-18312 Good to hear! Does this wheelset use cartridge bearings like the 26" Crossmax SLs? Agh. Just read your initial article on these. Looks like they do run similar bearing/hub arrangement as the SLs. I'm hoping to get a set as soon as I can for my singlespeed. Good to hear!

Does this wheelset use cartridge bearings like the 26″ Crossmax SLs? Agh. Just read your initial article on these. Looks like they do run similar bearing/hub arrangement as the SLs.

I’m hoping to get a set as soon as I can for my singlespeed.

]]> By: RJ http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/14/mavic-crossmax-29er-wheel-set-first-ride-impressions/#comment-18299 RJ Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:27:21 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/14/mavic-crossmax-29er-wheel-set-first-ride-impressions/#comment-18299 I was pawing these at Pedrosfest...unfortunately, at $775 it just seems painfull! Very nice looking setup though! RJ I was pawing these at Pedrosfest…unfortunately, at $775 it just seems painfull! Very nice looking setup though!

RJ

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