The new Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR
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The bonded carbon cap hides a new aluminum rim
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New 'rim to rim' carbon fiber spokes
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The hubs can be made lighter, too,
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The R2R construction technique
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Even though the spokes are carbon,
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The mid-range Ksyrium Elite
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ISM-treated rims take off weight
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The rear rim is now asymmetrical, too,
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The Ksyrium Elite also gets new hubs for '09.
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It's a detail that most don't even think about
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A new R-SYS Premium model
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A few grams are shaved with titanium axle ends
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The R-SYS Premium's carbon hub caps
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Mavic's burly Deemax wheels
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New spined ISM rims
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The rear hub sports new ITS-4 internals
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ITS-4 also leaves more internal room for thru-axles.
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New Spoke Retention System milling
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We like the new silver finish, too,
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The top-end Crossmax SLR loses some weight for '09.
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A new ISM 3D process removes material
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The Crossmax SLR will also sprout a 20mm TA version
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Sorry, you'll still find the same FTS-X internals
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Mavic moves into the footwear market
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The intriguing Energy Lock system
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The lightest models even use titanium cleat inserts
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Current Adidas users will find the Ergo Strap system
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We don't know how well these new buckles work just yet
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The lightest Huez model is claimed to weigh
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The Huez' Ergo Lite upper looks fragile
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Mavic's Energy Frame upper
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There will also be a full line of mountain bike shoes, too.
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Top off-road models will use carbon soles
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The Mavic label will also grace a complete line of apparel
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The lightweight Helium jersey
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Laser-cut holes add ventilation
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The Plasma jersey looks to be Mavic's best ventilated piece
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Thankfully, Mavic will offer a women's version
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Mavic will also offer a comprehensive range of outerwear
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A unique XL Vent feature
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