There's a reason the Ksyrium name still carries weight in road cycling. The Mavic Ksyrium SL is the latest chapter in a lineage that started with the Ksyrium Elite and Ksyrium Pro, and it builds on both without losing what made them good in the first place.
The Mavic Ksyrium SL rim brake wheelset is built around a simple brief: light enough to feel quick, stiff enough to feel precise, and durable enough to handle everything British roads throw at them week after week. As Mavic heritage wheels go, the SL sits at the top of the aluminium range, and the spec backs that up.
Superlight and durable
- ISM4D rim weighs just 400g
- Patented lightweight aero spokes paired with 22mm deep, 19mm wide rims keep inertia low and handling sharp
- Solid upper rim bridge removes the need for rim tape entirely, saving 60g in the process
Stiff where it matters, forgiving where it counts
- Fore technology reinforces the rim's upper bridge for lateral stiffness without turning the ride harsh
- Infinity hub platform: stiff axle, durable bearings, and a revised hub design for consistent wheel stability
- ID360 freewheel technology for snappy, reliable power transfer
UST Road tubeless
- No inner tubes means less rolling resistance, better grip, and a significantly reduced puncture risk
- The rim bed profile makes tyre mounting and changes noticeably easier
- Fore Carbon drilling means rim tape remains unnecessary
Weight
- Pair: 1,480g
- Rear: 835g
- Front: 645g
The Mavic silver wheelset finish suits the Heritage aesthetic well, and if you're after Mavic bike wheels that look considered rather than flashy, the silver colourway is a strong choice. The Mavic Ksyrium heritage rim brake spec also means these work with your existing rim brake setup without any conversion headaches, which for a lot of riders is still exactly what they want.
Freehub compatibility
- HG / M11: Shimano HG Road 11/12 speed (other speeds with spacer)
- XDR: SRAM XDR
- ED11: Campagnolo 9/12 speed
If you've been running older Ksyrium wheels and want to understand how the SL compares, or if you're new to the Mavic Ksyrium range and want to make sure you're ordering the right freehub body, pop into the shop and we'll sort it out.