Antique wheels where made of wood with spokes working in compression. The second generation appeared in the 19th century with drawn steel spokes working in traction. The revolutionary 3rd generation of wheels from Mavic features tubular carbon spokes working both in traction and in compression. Benefit: Lighter AND Stiffer
_TracompTM technology prevents lost of tension on spokes to maintain high stiffness under high loads _Maximized rear wheel dish increases lateral stiffness _Carbon spokes don't stretch as much as steel or aluminum which limit wheel distortion
_Carbone spokes are lighter than their alloy counterpart _Low stress wheels allows extra light rim extrusion and maximized ISM* to reduce inertia. (*ISM: Inter Spoke Milling)
_Tracomp technology allows a decrease of spoke tension to lower stresses on wheel element _Mavic's experience: same required durability as any other Mavic'wheels
Spokes
Color: nude carbone Count: front 16, rear 20 Lacing: front radial, rear radial non-drive side, crossed 2 drive side Material: unidirectionnal carbon fiber and Zicral Rear axle: aluminum Shape: inflexible tubular, Tracomp technology
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