Mavic Exalith Rims - Brake Pads?

Sammyw23
Sammyw23 Posts: 627
edited November 2011 in Road buying advice
Hi All,

Anyone using wheels with the new exalith rims? I've just been offered the SLE rather than SL Cosmic's and trying to work out if there is any downside.

Also, if I changed between normal alloy rims and the exalith (I have Ksyrium Elite's already), would I have to change the pads over or would the Mavic Exalith pads be ok on normal alloy too?

Thanks
Cervelo P3
Bianchi Infinito
Cannondale CAAD10

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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Fine if you don't mind the deeper profile, but concerning the coating, there's this thread, in which a Mavic rep contributes to, is interesting and may help your query.

    http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum ... =4&t=95170
  • Sammyw23
    Sammyw23 Posts: 627
    Thanks mate - yes I've seen this post, have dropped a PM to maviczack. Cheers
    Cervelo P3
    Bianchi Infinito
    Cannondale CAAD10
  • Zoomer37
    Zoomer37 Posts: 725
    I use them. When the rims are new and not coated with the pads they make a terrible squealing sound, but after a few 30 - 40 milers it starts to go away.

    Then its all good.. Braking performance is superb and the squealing noise is replaced with something that sounds like the Batmobile slowing down.

    And no to being able to use them on other rims

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