Headlines – I was excited to see Mavic release details of the new 2017 Mavic Open Pro and images of prototype Open Pro Exalith rims which are 4mm wider (19mm internal), tubeless ready, with low spoke counts and available in disc and rim brake also (MAYBE) with Exalith brake surface for increased braking performance in late 2018. We are building the non coated versions now and I advise you to register your interest in advance with Strada if / when the Exalith version is released. We will building them (when they become available) with a variety of quality road hubs. You can get in touch via the contact page.
Full press release details below the image.
Mavic Open Pro Exalith 2017
Mavic is introducing an updated line of one of its most popular products, the aluminum Open Pro road rim. First introduced in 1986, the Open Pro has been a standby product for many wheelbuilders.
The newest Open Pro rims are now UST tubeless compatible and are wider, with 19mm internal width which is 4mm wider than the previous version. They feature an S.U.P. welded joint and stainless steel spoke eyelets. They are available in disc brake and rim brake versions and weigh 420 grams.
Most notably, the 2017 Mavic Open Pro Exalith moves from the traditional double walled box section rim shape to a more modern ISM4D profile. That of course is Mavic’s proprietary machining technique that is said to optimise the rim shape for lightweight strength and is the reason for the distinctive wavy desgin.
New 2017 Mavic Open Pros will be available in three two versions – disc brake specific without a brake track and alloy rim brake specific rim / standard UB Control rim as well. Both have a wider 19mm internal width with a UST Tubeless certification. Tubeless is achieved with rim tape so that the rims can be easily built with standard spokes and nipples. Sticking with tradition, the rim uses a S.U.P. (Soudé Using Process) welded joint and stainless eyelets to achieve a rim weight of 420g. Each rim will be available in 24, 28 and 32h drillings. The disc brake rims have asymmetric spoke drillings.
You can register your interest in a pair of Mavic Open Pro Exalith rims for your next wheels via the contact page.
