Mavic Rim Hierarchy
12-07-09, 01:28 PM
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Mavic Rim Hierarchy
i've done the forum search, and there are a few posts with some references to specific builds, but i'd like to know what is the hierarchy of mavic rims? i just picked up a new to me 97 bianchi trofeo and the rear rim is mavic open pro aluminum. i know it's not the best or worst, but where does it fall amongst the other mavic rims?
thanks,
md
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md
12-07-09, 01:35 PM
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Open Pro is there best (hence the pro) box aluminum clincher.
https://www.mavic.com/road/products/rims_range.2.aspx
https://www.mavic.com/road/products/rims_range.2.aspx
12-07-09, 04:17 PM
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Open Pros are overrated and often blindly recommended. They are soft and were not designed with high dish wheels we see today. There are better rims out there. I recommend Kinlin or Velocity rims
12-07-09, 04:17 PM
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My understanding is the open pro has changed over the years so it kinda depends on when your rim was made. Still hard to go wrong with it. GL
12-07-09, 05:23 PM
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12-07-09, 06:29 PM
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My OP/DT Swiss 240s wheelbuild (28/32, radial front 2x rear, Sapim CX-Ray, alloy nipples) is 830g rear 690g front. This is without skewers or rim tape.
AFAIK, DA 7900 hubs are 379g for the pair (125g, 254g). DT Swiss 240s are 330g for the pair (108g, 222g).
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12-09-09, 07:34 AM
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interesting.. is there a way to tell when they were made without dismantling the wheel? i'll look for a serial this evening and post a pic if i have time.
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There's a serial number sticker on the inside of the rim for the newer Open Pros. Not sure about older (like more than 5 years) ones. If you have rim tape, you have to take it off to see the sticker.
