Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL

Price Paid:  $0.00

Bike Setup:
Felt FC Frame, Easton EC90SL fork, ITM K-sword Bars & Stem, Ultegra SL Groupset, Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbone Saddle, Look KEO Carbon Pedals, Pro-bolt lightweight bolt kit, KCNC Skewers

Summary:
I bought these wheels brand new, and was pleasantly surprised with the accesories that were included. Wheelbags, valve extensions, bearing adjustment tool, spoke tools, wheel magnet & even additional stickers.
These wheels are not light at about 800g Front & 1000g Rear, and still rim tape and extensions on top of that. The skewers are another 120g - which I upgraded to KCNC items.
The wheels feel super smooth, and with the combination of my Easton fork, they seem to soak up bumps in the road well.
Where I ride the road surface is not always great, and these wheels manage the bumps well and stay true.
My first decent with these wheels was intimidating as it is very windy where I live and with high speed and a crosswind, it feels like the the headset is too tight, then you realise it is actually the wind catching the front wheel- it took me about 3 or 4 rides to get used to this.
I'm not sure if it's in my mind but it feels as though you decend faster, and on the flats speed over 40km/h seem easier- and it can become addictive and you find yourself in the drops more often, listening to the subtly "aero" sound from the front wheel.
Another bonus, the compliments I get. Often riding out and about I get people shouting compliments about my wheels!

Strengths:
Robust, hassle free wheels. You do not have to worry about them while you riding. Suitable for training or racing. Strong resistance to varying road surfaces. "Feels" faster. Looks great.

Weaknesses:
Can be intimidating on decents or in a croswwind, which you become accustomed to. Relatively heavy at 1800g.

Price Paid:  $625.00 at Used On ebay germany

Bike Setup:
Merlin extralight with dura ace 9 spd.

Summary:
Very nice wheels. With me weighing 87 kg they are still straight after a year of intensive use. And they look great to. Very fast wheels. Although the carbon rim cover looks fragile it really is very strong. No problems at all.

Strengths:
Strong dependable wheels even if you are a somewhat heavier/stronger rider. (I think mavic recommends the up to 100 kg)

Weaknesses:
A bit on the expensive side especially if you buy them new. A good used pair gives you good value for money I think.

Similar Products Used:
Mavic Cosmic elite, campagnolo proton and others.

Price Paid:  $1100.00 at ebay

Favorite Ride:
Calera to clanton n back

Bike Setup:
Duraace 10speed. The only way to ride.

Summary:
wicked look, light for such aero wheels that are not fully carbon or pain in the butt tubulars.

Strengths:
Looks, strong, aero, and relatively light for this type of wheel

Weaknesses:
Too heavy for an everyday wheel if your a weight weenie.

Similar Products Used:
Ksyrium ES, 7701 Duraace, Reynolds