TECHNICALMANUAL WHEELS+RIMS+SYSTEMS A BETTER BIKE BEGINS HERE ECHNICAL MANUAL.

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1 TECHNICALMANUAL WHEELS+RIMS+SYSTEMS A BETTER BIKE BEGINS HERE 2004 ECHNICAL MANUAL

2 02 TECHNICAL MANUAL CONTENTS 2-3. INTRODUCTION / MAVIC CUSTOMER SERVICE 4>29. MAVIC WHEELS 4. SEGMENTATION OF THE RANGE 5. GENERAL POINTS 6. COSMOS WHEEL 7. KSYRIUM EQUIPE WHEEL 8. KSYRIUM ELITE 650 WHEEL 9. KSYRIUM SSC SL WHEEL 10. KSYRIUM SSC SL TOUR DE FRANCE WHEEL 11. SPEEDCITY WHEEL 12. CROSSLAND WHEEL 13. CROSSMAX ENDURO WHEEL 14. CROSSMAX ENDURO DISC WHEEL 15. CROSSMAX SL DISC LEFTY WHEEL 16. INDEXATION COMPATIBILITY OF THE ROAD WHEELS 17>29. WHEEL MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING THE FRONT HUB 20>22. MAINTAINING THE REAR HUB 23>24. UST TUBELESS RIM TAPE 25>29. WHEEL BUILDING 30>39. MAVIC RIMS 30. SEGMENTATION OF THE RANGE 31. GENERAL POINTS 31. THE NEW PRODUCTS IN >34. DESCRIPTIVE CHART OF THE MTB RIMS 35. DESCRIPTIVE CHART OF THE ASPHALT RIMS 36. WEAR INDICATOR 36>38. CONDITIONS FOR USING A RIM 38. SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR USING A RIM FOR DISC BRAKES 39. SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR USING AND BUILDING A UST TUBELESS RIM 40>45. COMPONENTS 41. WIN -TECH 42>45. INSTALLING, USING AND ADJUSTING 46>51. TOOLS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE 46>48. MAVIC TOOLS 49. GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR ANY REQUEST FOR INTERVENTION WARRANTY AND MAVIC CUSTOMER SERVICE / TO CONTACT YOUR MSC THIS DOCUMENT ONLY CONCERNS THE NEW PRODUCTS IN THIS DOCUMENT UPDATES THE EXISTING TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND SHOULD THEREFORE BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE FOR AN UNLIMITED LENGTH OF TIME ALONG WITH THE MANUALS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. ALL THE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE EXISTING PRODUCTS IN THE PREVIOUS RANGES CAN BE FOUND IN THE TECHNICAL MANUALS PRINTED SINCE YOU CAN GO ON-LINE TO THE WEBSITE TO FIND ALL THE EDITIONS OF THIS MANUAL SINCE THE PRINTED EDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT YOUR USUAL CONTACTS.

3 THE NEW 2004 TECHNICAL MANUAL TECHNICAL MANUAL INTRODUCTION THE 2004 TECHNICAL MANUAL, WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURING THE MAINTENANCE OF MAVIC PRODUCTS, CONSISTS OF 4 MAIN PARTS : Wheels Rims Components, tools Customer service You will find two types of technical information in each one of these parts : Product drawings showing individual part numbers. Procedures to properly maintain our products. Also, the procedures to follow concerning the warranty and Mavic Customer Service Center. As we have already mentioned, this document only offers technical information regarding the modifications of the 2003 products and new Mavic products in the 2004 product range. Therefore, it concerns : The wheels : Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe, Ksyrium Elite 650, Ksyrium SSC SL, Ksyrium SSC SL Tour de France, Speedcity, Crossland, Crossmax Enduro, Crossmax Enduro Disc and CUSTOMER RETAILER MSC Crossmax SL Disc Lefty. MAVIC CUSTOMER SERVICE Our objective is that you be the only service partner for the consumer. You are also assured that through the use of our worldwide Mavic Service Center (MSC), you will benefit from maximum assistance, the best possible service and professional advices. Mavic MSC will be at your disposal to guide you through the necessary procedures in the event you need to return a part, make repairs make standard replacements, or to send you spare parts necessary for product maintenance. We simply ask you to contact Mavic MSC prior to all returns (see page 51), to obtain the proper procedures for correct returns. Mavic will only accept authorized returns. For additional information, contact your MSC or consult the last page in this technical manual. The rims : A 119, A 317 Disc, A 319, A 519, XC 717, XC 717 Disc, XM 117, XM 117 Disc, XM 321 Disc, XM 719, XM 819, XM 819 Disc, EX 721, EX729 Disc, EX 823 Disc. The components : WIN-Tech. We hope this document will meet your needs and we are always open to listen to any suggestions to improve on it. Thank you for your confidence in us and have a good 2004 season. The number of dealers connected to the Internet has been increasing for several years. More and more are looking for precise technical information about our products. Therefore, we have put all our technical manuals since 1997 on line. You will find all this information by going to our address : To be connected, you will need a personal code and password. These codes will be communicated by your usual contacts : reps, Customer Service, Mavic Service Center Among other things on the site, you will find : All the technical details on all the Mavic products on the market since 1997, wheels, rims, components, organized by discipline and by product. 4 recap charts of spoke lengths and references on all our wheels, which will help you to better manage your spoke stock. A program for calculating the spoke length : starting with a given Mavic rim, select the drilling and lacing pattern, the width of your hub, as well as the diameter of the flanges, and the distance between the flanges and the frame support or fork ; the spoke length that corresponds to the building of your wheel will automatically be calculated. We hope that this tool will be able to meet your needs. Do not hesitate to inform us of any possible mal function or improvements that you would like us to make.

4 04 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2004 MAVIC WHEELS SEGMENTATION OF THE WHEEL RANGE TRACK ROAD ASPHALT MTB AERODYNAMIC MULTI PERFORMANCE CLASSIC CROSS COUNTRY RACING CROSS MOUNTAIN EXTREME MOUNTAIN BIKE io COMETE COMETE COSMIC CARBONE SSC KSYRIUM SSC SL Tour de France NEW KSYRIUM SSC SL NEW CROSSMAX SL DISC CROSSMAX SL DISC LEFTY NEW CROSSMAX XL DISC CROSSMAX XL KSYRIUM ELITE KSYRIUM ELITE 650 NEW CROSSMAX SL DEEMAX UST KSYRIUM EQUIPE COSMOS SPEEDCITY CROSSMAX ENDURO DISC NEW NEW NEW NEW CROSSMAX ENDURO NEW CROSSLAND NEW

5 TECHNICAL MANUAL GENERAL POINTS Dear dealers, we would like to remind you that it is your responsibility to give the customer all wheel instructions and have them fill out the warranty card. Recommended wheel instructions for the customer : Choose a suitable wheel designed for the type of riding you wish to do. It is imperative to respect the instructions in the Technical Manual for tire pressure and dimensions (see following charts). Respect the appropriate spoke tensions. For more specific information regarding every one of our products, please consult the following pages, the technical manuals from the previous years, or the web site Inappropriate spoke tension can generate much stress and quickly cause damage to the rim. Clean the rims on a regular basis with the Mavic abrasive eraser (M40410). Remove gravel or metal particles in the brake pads. Replace the brake pads when they are worn. Do not use a rim if the braking surfaces are worn, if eyelets are missing, or in any other case where safety might be compromised. Indeed, a rim is a part that wears out as are brake pads, and need to be replaced if it is worn (sidewall hollowed by wear, or cut out, cracked rim ). Check or have your rims checked, on a regular basis. If this is not possible, check them at least in the beginning of each season and after intensive use. When checking, look inside (especially under the rim tape) and outside the rim. Look for signs of fatigue, wear, damage to the braking surfaces, or cracks in the walls around the eyelets. You should also check if you have any doubt about proper spoke tensions or the correct type of tire to use. WHEELS Following these recommendations will guarantee longer product life for the wheels, maximum performance and riding enjoyment. RECOMMENDATINS FOR MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE CROSS COUNTRY AND CROSS MOUNTAIN * in 1,00 1,20 1,50 1,75 1,85 1,90 1,95 2,00 2,10 2,20 2,30 Tire width in mm Maximum Pressure (bars) 7,70 7,00 6,00 5,20 4,80 4,70 4,50 4,30 4,00 3,70 3,40 Maximum Pressure (PSI) EXTREME MOUNTAIN BIKE* Tire width in 2,10 2,20 2,30 2,40 2,50 2,60 2,70 2,80 2,90 3,00 in mm Maximum Pressure (bars) 3,70 3,50 3,30 3,20 3,00 2,80 2,70 2,50 2,40 2,10 Maximum Pressure (PSI) ROAD AND ASPHALT* Tire width in mm Maximum Pressure (bars) 10,0 9,5 9,0 8,0 7,0 Maximum Pressure (PSI) * See segmentation chart for types of riding on preceding page.

6 06 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2004 COSMOSTM WHEEL WEIGHT WITHOUT SKEWER : Front : 815g Rear : 990 g USE : Use only on a road bike. Any other use (such as on a tandem, cyclo-cross bike, mountain bike ) is strongly inadvisable, and is the sole responsibility of the user, which voids the Mavic warranty. REF BLACK WHEELS : Front : Rear M10 : Rear ED 10 : Pair M10 : Pair ED10 : REF SILVER WHEELS : Front : Rear M10 : Rear ED10 : Pair M10 : Pair ED10 : RIMS 19,6 COMMERCIAL REFERENCES : Front Black : Front Silver : Rear Black : Rear Silver : VALVE HOLE Ø Ø : 6,5 mm Length. : = 32 mm RECOMMENDED TIRE WIDTH AND PRESSURE Dimensions : Ø 700 only Compatible ETRTO 622 x 13 Recommended tire width : Recommended tire pressure : See page 05 HUBS MAINTENANCE : Clean with dry cloth or soap and water. Do not use pressurized water. Caution : The parts on the FTS-L free wheel (pawl assembly, springs, free wheel body) are not compatible with those on the FTS free wheel M M40578 M40579 M40067 M40592 (M10) M40591 (ED10) M WHEEL BUILDING FEATURES : 2,3-2,0 round, double butted, stainless steel, straight pull spokes with ABS type of nipples(self-locking). REFERENCE : Front : , length 290 mm (per 12) Rear FWS : , length 309 mm (per 14) Rear OFW : , length 311 mm (per 14) LACING PATTERN : Front : Radial Rear : Crossed 3 on both sides TENSION : Front : kg Rear free wheel side : kg ACCESSORIES WHEEL DELIVERED WITH : MAINTENANCE Front quick release skewer : M40350 Rear quick release skewer : M40351 User guide and warranty card Rim tape Replacing the front axle See page 19 Replacing the front bearings See page 19 Replacing the rear axle See page 20 Replacing the free wheel body See page 21 Replacing the rear bearings See page 22 Replacing a spoke See page 25 Replacing the front rim See page 26 Replacing the rear rim See page 27

7 KSYRIUMTM EQUIPE TECHNICAL MANUAL USE : Use only on a road bike. Any other use (such as on a tandem, cyclo-cross bike, mountain bike ) is strongly inadvisable, and is the sole responsibility of the user, which voids the Mavic warranty. WHEEL WEIGHT WITHOUT SKEWER : Front : 835 g Rear : 1000 g REFERENCES : Front : Rear M10 : Rear ED 10 : Pair M10 : Pair ED10 : RIMS COMMERCIAL REFERENCES : Front : Rear : VALVE HOLE Ø Ø : 6,5 mm Length. : = 32 mm RECOMMENDED TIRE WIDTH AND PRESSURE Dimensions : Ø 700 only Compatible ETRTO 622 x 13 Recommended tire width : Recommended tire pressure : See page 05 WHEELS HUBS MAINTENANCE : Clean with dry cloth or soap and water. Do not use pressurized water. Caution : The parts on the FTS-L free wheels (pawl assembly, springs, free wheel body) are not compatible with those on the FTS free wheels M M40578 M40579 M40067 M40592 (M10) M40591 (ED10) M40660 WHEEL BUILDING REFERENCE : Front : , length 284 mm (per 10) Rear : , length 300 mm (per 12) FEATURES : 2,3-2,0 round, double butted, stainless steel, straight pull spokes with ABS type of nipples (self-locking). LACING PATTERN : Front : Radial Rear : Crossed 2 on both sides TENSION : Front : kg Rear free wheel side : kg ACCESSORIES WHEEL DELIVERED WITH : MAINTENANCE Front quick release skewer : M40350 Rear quick release skewer : M40351 User guide and warranty card Rim tape Replacing the front axle See page 19 Replacing the front bearings See page 19 Replacing the rear axle See page 20 Replacing the free wheel body See page 21 Replacing the rear bearings See page 22 Replacing a spoke See page 25 Replacing the front rim See page 26 Replacing the rear rim See page 27

8 08 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2004 KSYRIUMTM ELITE 650 USE : Use only on a road bike. Any other use (such as on a tandem, cyclo-cross bike, mountain bike ) is strongly inadvisable, and is the sole responsibility of the user, which voids the Mavic warranty. WHEEL WEIGHT WITHOUT SKEWER : Front : 740 g Rear : 930 g REFERENCES : Front : Rear M10 : Rear ED 10 : Pair M10 : Pair ED10 : RIMS COMMERCIAL REFERENCES : Do not use rim tape Front : Rear : VALVE HOLE Ø RECOMMENDED TIRE WIDTH AND PRESSURE Ø : 6,5 mm Length. : = 32 mm Dimensions : Ø 650 only Compatible ETRTO 571 x 13 Recommended tire width : Recommended tire pressure : See page 05 HUBS MAINTENANCE : Clean with dry cloth or soap and water. Do not use pressurized water. Caution : The parts on the FTS-L free wheels (pawl assembly, springs, free wheel body) are not compatible with those on the FTS free wheels. M40318 M40242 M40243 M40052 M40063 M40563 M40242 M40589 M40660 M40578 M40660 M40067 M40591 (ED10) M40592 (M10) M40589 WHEEL BUILDING FEATURES : Black, ultra bladed, stainless steel, straight pull spokes with ABS type of nipples (self-locking). REFERENCE : Front : , length 259 mm (per 9) Rear FWS : , length 279 mm (per 10) M40578 LACING PATTERN : Front : Radial Rear : Crossed 2 on both sides M40579 TENSION : Front : kg Rear free wheel side : kg ED10 M40639 (11) M40640 ACCESSORIES WHEEL DELIVERED WITH : MAINTENANCE Front quick release skewer : M40350 Rear quick release skewer : M40351 Bladed spoke maintenance wrench (with rear wheel) Free play adjustment wrench : M40123 (with rear wheel) User guide and warranty card For all maintenance procedures (removing the front hub, removing the rear hub, replacing spokes or rims), refer to the 2002 technical manual or our website :

9 KSYRIUMTM SSC SL USE : Use only on a road bike. Any other use (such as on a tandem, cyclocross bike, mountain bike ) is strongly inadvisable, and is the sole responsibility of the user, which voids the Mavic warranty. WHEEL WEIGHT WITHOUT SKEWER : CLINCHER : Front : 660 g Rear M10 : 840 g Rear ED10 : 820 g CLINCHER WHEEL REF: Front : Rear M10 : Rear ED 10 : Pair M10 : Pair ED10 : TECHNICAL MANUAL 2004 TUBULAR : Front : 650 g Rear M10 : 830 g Rear ED10 : 810 g TUBULAR WHEEL REF: Front : Rear M10 : Rear ED10 : Pair M10 : Pair ED 10 : RIMS COMMERCIAL REFERENCES : Do not use rim tape Front clincher : Front tubular : Rear clincher : Rear tubular : VALVE HOLE Ø Ø : 6,5 mm Length. : = 32 mm RECOMMENDED TIRE WIDTH AND PRESSURE Dimensions : Ø 700 only Compatible ETRTO 622 x 13 Recommended tire width : Recommended tire pressure : See page 05 WHEELS HUBS MAINTENANCE : Clean with dry cloth or soap and water. Do not use pressurized water. Caution : The parts on the FTS-L free wheel (pawl assembly, springs, free wheel body) are not compatible with those on the FTS free wheels. M40078 M40052 M40063 M40759 M40467 M40579 M40578 M40067 M40667 M40469 (M10) M40662 (ED10) M40676 M40667 M40075 M40578 M40075 M40591 (ED10) M40639 (11T) M40592 (M10) M40640 (12T / 13T) WHEEL BUILDING FEATURES : Silver, flat, oversized, zicral, straight pull spokes. Integrated aluminum nipple with polypropylene brake ring (anti-rotation). REFERENCE : Front : , length 281 mm (per 9) Rear FWS : , length 272 mm (per 10) Rear OFW : , length 301 mm (pesr 10) LACING PATTERN : Front : Radial Rear : Isopulse concept TENSION : Front : kg Rear free wheel side : kg ACCESSORIES WHEEL DELIVERED WITH : MAINTENANCE Front quick release skewer BR601 : M40149 Rear quick release skewer BR 601 : M Chain Disc (with rear wheel) Computer magnet M40540 (with front wheel) Free play adjustment wrench : M40123 (with rear wheel) Spoke tension and maintenance wrench : M40494 ((with rear wheel) User guide and warranty card For all maintenance procedures (removing the front hub, removing the rear hub, replacing a spoke or rim), refer to our website or our 2003 technical manual (section concerning the Crossmax SL).

10 010 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2004 KSYRIUMTM SSC SL Tour de France USE : Use only on a road bike. Any other use (such as on a tandem, cyclo-cross bike, mountain bike ) is strongly inadvisable, and is the sole responsibility of the user, which voids the Mavic warranty. WHEEL WEIGHT WITHOUT SKEWER : Front : 660 g Rear M10 : 830 g Rear ED10 : 810 g CLINCHER WHEEL REF : Front : Rear M10 : Rear ED 10 : Pair M10 : Pair ED10 : RIMS COMMERCIAL REFERENCES : On order from your Mavic Service Center or the rep in your country (see MSC list on page 51) Do not use rim tape 19 RECOMMENDED TIRE WIDTH AND PRESSURE VALVE HOLE Ø Ø : 6,5 mm Length. : = 32 mm Dimensions : Ø 700 only Compatible ETRTO 622 x 13 Recommended tire width : Recommended tire pressure : See page 05 HUBS MAINTENANCE : Clean with dry cloth or soap and water. Do not use pressurized water. Caution : The parts on the FTS-L free wheels (pawl assembly, springs, free wheel body) are not compatible with those on the FTS free wheels. M40078 M40052 M40063 M40759 M40075 M40676 M40075 M40467 M40578 M40591 (ED10) M40592 (M10) M40469 (M10) M40662 (ED10) M40579 M40067 WHEEL BUILDING REFERENCE : Front : , length 281 mm (per 9) Rear FWS : , length 272 mm (per 10). FEATURES : Silver, flat, oversized, zicral, straight pull spokes. Integrated aluminum nipples with polypropylene brake ring (anti-rotation). LACING PATTERN : Front : Radial Rear : Isopulse concept Rear OFW : , length 301 mm (per 10). 2 yellow spoke kit (281 mm and 301 mm) : TENSION : Front : kg Rear free wheel side : kg ACCESSORIES WHEEL DELIVERED WITH : MAINTENANCE Front quick release titanium skewer BR601: Rear quick release titanium skewer BR 601 : Chain Disc (with rear wheel) Computer magnet M40540 (with front wheel) Free play adjustment wrench : M40123 (with rear wheel) Spoke tension and maintenance wrench : M40494 (with rear wheel) User guide and warranty card Replacing the rear axle : See page 21 For any other maintenance procedures (removing the front hub, removing the rear bearings and free wheel body, replacing a spoke or rim), refer to our website or our 2003 technical manual (section concerning the Crossmax SL).

11 SPEEDCITY TM TECHNICAL MANUAL USE : Use only on the road, on an MTB type of bike or road bike (135 mm rear axle width) equipped with disc brakes or rim brakes. Any other use (such as on a tandem, cyclo-cross bike, or on cross-country terrain ) is strongly inadvisable, and is the sole responsibility of the user, which voids the Mavic warranty. WHEEL WEIGHT WITHOUT SKEWER : Front : 865 g Rear : 1095 g WHEEL REF : Front : Rear : Pair : RIMS COMMERCIAL REFERENCES : Front and rear : M40706 (delivered with threaded-in eyelets) Do not use rim tape VALVE HOLE Ø Ø : 6,5 mm Length. : = 32 mm RECOMMENDED TIRE WIDTH AND PRESSURE Dimensions : Ø 700 only Compatible ETRTO 622 x 13 Recommended tire width : Recommended tire pressure : See page 05 WHEELS HUBS MAINTENANCE : Clean with dry cloth or soap and water. Do not use pressurized water. M40448 M40318 M40063 M40063 M40052 M40447 M40712 M M40318 M40323 M40322 M40320 M40321 WHEEL BUILDING REFERENCE : Front and rear : , length 300 mm (per 12) FEATURES : 2,3-2,0 black, round, double butted, stainless steel, straight pull spokes with ABS type of nipples (selflocking). Screw-on eyelets delivered with the rim. LACING PATTERN : Front : Crossed 2 on both sides Rear : Crossed 2 on both sides TENSION : Front disc side : kg Rear free wheel side : kg ACCESSORIES WHEEL DELIVERED WITH : MAINTENANCE Front quick release skewer : M40350 Rear quick release skewer : M40352 Free play adjustment wrench : M40123 (with rear wheel) User guide and warranty card For any other maintenance procedures (removing the front hub, removing the rear hub, replacing a spoke or rim), refer to our 2003 technical manual or our website

12 012 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2004 CROSSLANDTM USE : Use only on an MTB equipped with disc brakes OR rim brakes. Any other use (such as on a road bike, tandem, cyclo-cross bike, ) is strongly inadvisable, and is the sole responsibility of the user, which voids the Mavic warranty. WHEEL WEIGHT WITHOUT SKEWER : Front : 970 g Rear : 1105 g BLACK WHEEL REF : Front : Rear : Pair : SILVER WHEEL REF : Front : Rear : Pair : RIMS COMMERCIAL REFERENCES : always use with the UST rim tape that is supplied Black front and rear : UST rim tape : Silver front and rear : VALVE HOLE Ø Ø : 6,5 mm Length. : = 32 mm RECOMMENDED TIRE WIDTH AND PRESSURE Dimensions : Ø 26 only Compatible ETRTO 559 x 19 Recommended tire width : 1,00-2,30 Recommended tire pressure : See page 05 HUBS MAINTENANCE : Clean with dry cloth or soap and water. Do not use pressurized water. Caution : The parts on the FTS-L free wheels (pawl assembly, springs, free wheel body) are not compatible with those on the FTS free wheels. M M40660 M M40579 M40578 M40592 WHEEL BUILDING FEATURES : 2,3-2,0 round, stainless steel, straight pull spokes with ABS type of nipples (self-locking). REFERENCE : Silver : Front and rear : , length 270 mm (per 12) Black : Front and rear : , length 270 mm (per 12) LACING PATTERN : Crossed 2 on both sides, front and rear TENSION : Front and rear free wheel side : kg ACCESSORIES WHEEL DELIVERED WITH : MAINTENANCE Front quick release skewer : M40350 Rear quick release skewer : M40352 UST rim tape UST valve M40495 User guide and warranty card Replacing the front axle See page 19 Replacing the front bearings See page 19 Replacing the rear axle See page 20 Replacing the free wheel body See page 21 Replacing the rear bearings See page 22 Replacing the UST rim tape See page 23 Replacing a spoke See page 25 Replacing the front rim See page 28 Replacing the rear rim See page 29

13 CROSSMAX ENDURO TM TECHNICAL MANUAL USE : Use only on a cross-country MTB equipped with rim brakes. Any other use (such as on a tandem, road bike, cyclo-cross bike ) is strongly inadvisable, and is the sole responsibility of the user, which voids the Mavic warranty. WHEEL WEIGHT WITHOUT SKEWER : Front : 785 g Rear : 935 g WHEEL REF : Front : Rear : Pair : RIMS COMMERCIAL REFERENCES : do not use rim tape Front : Rear : ,2 23,2 11,5 VALVE HOLE Ø Ø : 6,5 mm Length. : = 32 mm RECOMMENDED TIRE WIDTH AND PRESSURE Dimensions : Ø 26 only Compatible ETRTO 559 x 19 Recommended tire width : 1,00-2,30 Recommended tire pressure : See page 05 WHEELS HUBS MAINTENANCE : Clean with dry cloth or soap and water. Do not use pressurized water. Caution : The parts on the FTS-L free wheels (pawl assembly, springs, free wheel body) are not compatible with those on the FTS free wheels M M M40067 M40592 M M40660 WHEEL BUILDING REFERENCE : Front : , length 258 mm (per 9) Rear : , length 279 mm (per 10) FEATURES : 1,8 2,0 black, round, double butted, stainless steel, straight pull spokes, with ABS type of nipples (selflocking). LACING PATTERN : Front : Radial Rear : Crossed 3 on both sides TENSION : Front : kg Rear free wheel side : kg ACCESSORIES WHEEL DELIVERED WITH : MAINTENANCE Front quick release skewer M40350 Rear quick release skewer M40352 UST valve M40495 User guide and warranty card Replacing the front axle See page 19 Replacing the front bearings See page 19 Replacing the rear axle See page 20 Replacing the free wheel body See page 21 Replacing the rear bearings See page 22 Replacing a spoke See page 25 Replacing the front rim See page 26 Replacing the rear rim See page 27

14 014 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2004 CROSSMAX ENDURO DISC TM USE : Use only on a cross-country MTB equipped with disc brakes. Any other use (such as on an MTB equipped with rim brakes, on a tandem, road bike, cyclo-cross bike ) is strongly inadvisable, and is the sole responsibility of the user, which voids the Mavic warranty. WHEEL WEIGHT WITHOUT SKEWER : Front : 850 g Rear : 985 g WHEEL REF : Front : Rear : Pair : RIMS COMMERCIAL REFERENCES : do not use rim tape Front : Rear : ,2 VALVE HOLE Ø Ø : 6,5 mm Length. : = 32 mm RECOMMENDED TIRE WIDTH AND PRESSURE Dimensions : Ø 26 only Compatible ETRTO 559 x 19 Recommended tire width : 1,00-2,30 Recommended tire pressure : See page 05 HUBS MAINTENANCE : Clean with dry cloth or soap and water. Do not use pressurized water. Caution : The parts on the FTS-L free wheels (pawl assembly, springs, free wheel body) are not compatible with those on the FTS free wheels. M M40660 M M40579 M40578 M40592 WHEEL BUILDING REFERENCE : Front and rear : , length 273 mm (per 12) FEATURES : 2,3 2,0 black, round, double butted, stainless steel, straight pull spokes, with ABS type of nipples (selflocking). LACING PATTERN : Front : Crossed 2 on both sides Rear : Crossed 2 on both sides TENSION : Front disc side : kg Rear free wheel side : kg ACCESSORIES WHEEL DELIVERED WITH : MAINTENANCE Front quick release skewer M40350 Rear quick release skewer M40352 UST valve M40495 User guide and warranty card Replacing the front axle See page 19 Replacing the front bearings See page 19 Replacing the rear axle See page 20 Replacing the free wheel body See page 21 Replacing the rear bearings See page 22 Replacing a spoke See page 25 Replacing the front rim See page 28 Replacing the rear rim See page 29

15 CROSSMAX TMSL DISC LEFTY USE : Use only on an MTB equipped with disc brakes. Any other use (such as on an MTB equipped with rim brakes, a tandem, road bike, cyclo-cross bike ) is strongly inadvisable, and is the sole responsibility of the user, which voids the Mavic warranty. WHEEL WEIGHT WITHOUT SKEWER : Front : 745 g Rear : 915 g TECHNICAL MANUAL 2004 WHEEL REF : Front : M25600 Rear : M25101 Pair : M RIMS COMMERCIAL REFERENCES : do not use rim tape Front : M40741 Rear : M ,2 VALVE HOLE Ø Ø : 6,5 mm Length. : = 32 mm RECOMMENDED TIRE WIDTH AND PRESSURE Dimensions : Ø 26 only Compatible ETRTO 559 x 19 Recommended tire width : 1,00-2,30 Recommended tire pressure : See page 05 WHEELS HUBS MAINTENANCE : Clean with dry cloth or soap and water. Do not use pressurized water. Caution : The parts on the FTS-L free wheel (pawl assembly, springs, free wheel body) are not compatible with those on the FTS free wheels. M40771 M40777 M40457 M40576 M40075 M40578 M40075 M40067 M40580 M40576 M40072 M40579 M40467 WHEEL BUILDING FEATURES : Silver, aerodynamic, zicral spokes with anti-rotation system. Integrated nipples with bake ring (self-locking). REFERENCE : Front and rear OFW : M40743 length 268 mm (per 12) Rear FWS : M40745 length 250 mm (per 12) LACING PATTERN : Front and rear : Crossed 2 on both sides TENSION : Front : kg Rear free wheel side : kg ACCESSORIES WHEEL DELIVERED WITH : MAINTENANCE Rear Mavic BX601 quick release skewer : M40141 Chain Disc (with rear wheel) : M40072 Free play adjustment wrench (with rear wheel) : M40123 Computer magnet M40540 (with front wheel) UST valve M40495 Spoke tension and maintenance wrench (with rear wheel) : M40494 User guide and warranty card Mounting and removing the front wheel on the fork : See page 18 Replacing the front bearings : See page 18 For any other maintenance procedures (removing the rear hub, replacing spokes and rims), refer to our website or to your 2003 technical manual (section Crossmax SL Disc).

16 016 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2004 INDEXATION COMPATIBILITY OF ROAD WHEELS IN 2004, ALL THE MAVIC ROAD WHEELS ARE OFFERED WITH THE FTS-L FREE WHEEL BODY DESIGN, AND ARE CONSEQUENTLY M10 AND ED10 COMPATIBLE (YOU CHOOSE WHEN ORDERING THE WHEEL). Refer to the following chart to know which wheel and which cassette to use according to your transmission : Your transmission : MAVIC MEKTRONIC SHIMANO CAMPAGNOLO Number of speeds : Version of Mavic wheel : M10 M10 ED10 M10 ED10 M10 ED10 M10 Positioning spacer M9* M40417 : With With Without Type of cassette : HG9 M10 HG8 HG9 M10 ED8 M10 ED9 M10 ED10 M10 Ref. : M40409 M40409 M40182 M40181 M40573 Spacer Origin Origin Origin Campagnolo Origin Origin Color : Gray Gray Alu Yellow Black * The M9 positioning spacer is also supplied with the M10 wheels and the gray spacer kit M It must be : Kept for mounting with a Mavic Mektronic or Shimano transmission. Removed for mounting with a Campagnolo transmission. USING THE MAVIC M10 WHEELS WITH THE MAVIC M10 CASSETTE The Mavic M10 cassette is originally designed for a Campagnolo 9 speed compatibility (yellow spacers M40181) and 10 speed (black spacers M40573). These 2 sets of spacers are delivered with the M10 Kits. However, for this cassette to be compatible with a Mavic Mektronic transmission or Shimano 9 speed, you have to order the gray spacer kit M40409 separately. Also, for compatibility with a Campagnolo 8 speed, you have to order the alu spacers M40182 separately. It is also possible to mount a Shimano cassette for compatibility with a Campagnolo derailleur. You just need to use a Mavic M9 / M10 wheel, a Shimano cassette such as the Ultegra or Dura Ace and the Mavic HG CC9 spacer kit (M40253). NOTE : For wheels with the Zicral spokes (Ksyrium SSC SL, but also Crossmax SL, Crossmax SL Disc, Crossmax XL, Crossmax XL Disc), you absolutely must keep the chain-disc initially mounted on the free wheel body (remove the rubber shipping band that holds the chain-disc) which will protect the aluminum spokes in case the chain passes between the last cog and the spokes. Then depending on the option chosen, you will install a spacer if needed, and then the corresponding cassette. SPECIAL CASE FOR THE SPEEDCITY WHEEL In 2004, the Speedcity wheel is offered with M10 compatibility (in place of HG9 in 2003). It is, of course, delivered with the positioning spacer M Consequently, it can be used with : the HG 8 or 9 speed cassettes, by keeping the M9 positioning spacer M40417 ; the M10 Mavic cassette with 8 (alu spacers), 9 (gray spacers) or 10 (yellow spacers) speeds, by removing the M9 positioning spacer M40417.

17 TECHNICAL MANUAL WHEEL MAINTENANCE REMINDER OF THE WARRANTY Before any repair of a Mavic wheel (or any other Mavic product), please note that it has a warranty against manufacturing or material defects for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original buyer (see Mavic warranty on page 50). This means that : During the warranty period, and when it definitely applies to the warranty (first contact your MSC), you must return the Mavic wheel (or any other Mavic product) directly to your MSC following the procedure explained on page 49 to get the Mavic warranty. However, if you decide to repair the wheel by yourself (or any other Mavic product), your customer will lose the Mavic warranty. After the warranty period and in case of repair, we advise you to refer to the following pages to intervene on the Mavic wheel. If replacing the rim, please note the new serial number of the rim on the original warranty card and the date of intervention. Only this procedure will allow your customer to get the Mavic warranty on the replaced rim. REPAIRS The following pages will help you to maintain the wheels in the 2004 range and are organized as follows : 1. MAINTAINING THE FRONT HUBS... Page Crossmax SL Disc Lefty wheel... Page Mounting the Crossmax SL Disc Lefty wheel on the Cannondale Lefty fork... Page Bearing kit on the Crossmax SL Disc Lefty wheel... Page Front bearings and axle on the Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe, Crossland, Crossmax Enduro & Crossmax Enduro Disc wheels... Page 19 WHEELS 2. MAINTAINING THE REAR HUBS... Page Rear axle... Page Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe, Crossland, Crossmax Enduro, and Crossmax Enduro Disc wheels... Page Ksyrium SSC SL Tour de France wheel... Page Free wheel body for the Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe, Crossland, Crossmax Enduro and Crossmax Enduro Disc wheels... Page Rear bearings for the Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe, Crossland, Crossmax Enduro and Crossmax Enduro Disc wheels... Page REPLACING THE UST RIM TAPE... Page WHEEL BUILDING... Page Replacing the spokes on the Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe, Crossland, Crossmax Enduro and Crossmax Enduro Disc wheels... Page Replacing the rim... Page Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe and Crossmax Enduro wheels... Page Front rim... Page Rear rim... Page Crossland and Crossmax Enduro Disc wheels... Page Front rim... Page Rear rim... Page 29 Before any operation, we recommend removing : The wheel from the bike by releasing the quick release skewer. The skewer, the tire The cassette and chain-disc (if necessary) for the rear wheel. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW MAVIC HUBS : THE EXPANDABLE BEARING SUPPORT AXLE In 2004, Mavic has applied its high-end FTS-L free wheel body concept to the entire wheel range (except Speedcity) by developing a new axle system called " expandable bearing support axle ". This new axle has been applied to the Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe, Crossland, Crossmax Enduro and Crossmax Enduro Disc wheels, on both the front and rear wheels. Therefore, the hubs on these wheels use the same mounting and removal procedures. The special feature of these hubs lies in a specific part called the " expandable bearing support ", which ensures the interface between the bearing and axle. When the axle is tightened, this support " inflates ", and prevents the hub from getting loose. Consequently, these expandable bearing supports are to be used only ONCE and must be replaced every time the axle is removed, whether the bearings are replaced or not. A specific tool, described on page 46 and called the "multifunction tool ", will help you to properly mount and adjust the axles and hubs, and also to remove and mount the UST rim tape on the Crossland wheel.

18 018 TECHNICAL MANUAL MAINTAINING THE FRONT HUBS 1.1. CROSSMAX SL DISC LEFTY WHEEL MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE CROSSMAX SL DISC LEFTY WHEEL ON THE CANNONDALE LEFTY FORK Tools needed 1 x 5 mm Allen wrench Mounting the wheel The wheel can be mounted once the disc is screwed on to the hub. 1. Make sure there is a bearing seal on the disc side. 2. Insert the wheel on the projectile on the fork. 3. Tighten the wheel tightening screw with the 5 mm Allen wrench to a 15 Nm torque REMOVING THE WHEEL Since the system used to tighten the wheel is self-extracting, you simply have to loosen the wheel tightening screw with the 5 mm Allen wrench until the wheel comes off BEARING KIT ON THE CROSSMAX SL DISC LEFTY WHEEL Tools needed 1 hub wrench, like pliers 1 bearing drifts M40777 (bearings on side opposite disc) 1 bearing drifts M40218 (bearings on disc side) 1. Loosen the protective bearing hood with the hub wrench ; 2. Drive out the bearings with the bearing drifts M40120 (long rod, see page 46) ; 3. Mount the bearings using the bearing drifts M40777 (opposite disc side) and M40218 (disc side) ; 4. Mount the protective bearing hood with the hub wrench (9 Nm torque)

19 TECHNICAL MANUAL FRONT BEARINGS AND AXLE KIT ON THE COSMOS, KSYRIUM EQUIPE, CROSSLAND, CROSSMAX ENDURO AND CROSSMAX ENDURO DISC WHEELS Tools needed Multifunction tool (see description on page 46) 1 x 17 mm flat wrench 1 x 13 mm cone wrench 1 torque wrench equipped with a 17 mm socket Bearing pullers M40373 and M40119 Loctite 243 thread lock REMOVING THE AXLE AND BEARINGS : 1. Start by removing one of the 2 fork-support nuts using a 17 mm flat wrench and 13 mm cone wrench. 2. Then completely loosen the expansible bearing support and remove the axle by pushing hard on it. 3. Repeat the operation described in point 1 to remove the other fork-support nut and expansible bearing support. 4. Drive out the bearings using the bearing pullers M40119 (long rod, see photo page 46). WHEELS MOUNTING THE AXLE AND BEARINGS You must replace the expansible bearing supports every time you remove the axle, whether the bearings are replaced or not. 1. Mount the bearings using the bearing pullers M40373 ; 2. Tighten a new expansible bearing support on the side of the axle all the way. 3. Glue the smooth side of the fork-support nut, as well as its thread, using a Loctite 243 type of thread lock, to guarantee that the hub is properly adjusted (no free play) ; 4. Put the fork-support nut in slot B of the multifunction tool, the grooved side towards side A of the tool. Make sure it is secure in its slot. 5. Put the axle on the tool and tighten it completely. 6. Loosen the expansible bearing support to place it against the fork-support nut. 7. Mount the axle on the hub (disc side for the Crossland and Crossmax Enduro Disc wheels) ; 8. Maintain the protective bearing hood in contact with it, and tighten the fork-support nut against the expansible bearing support, using the 13 mm flat wrench and 17 mm torque wrench, 20 Nm torque. From this moment, the axle should be held on the hub. The adjustment of the first bearing is done in this way. 9. Tighten the 2nd new expansible bearing support until it contacts the bearing, and then loosen it one half turn. 10. Glue the smooth side of the fork-support nut as well as its thread using Loctite 243 type of thread lock and tighten it on the axle until it contacts the expansible bearing support making sure you don t turn the axle or the expansible bearing support. 11. Tighten the fork-support nut and the expansible bearing support one against the other using the 13 mm flat wrench and 17 mm torque wrench to a 20 Nm torque. The bearings are adjusted automatically during this operation

20 020 TECHNICAL MANUAL MAINTAINING THE REAR HUBS 2.1. REAR AXLE REAR AXLE ON THE COSMOS, KSYRIUM EQUIPE, CROSSLAND, CROSSMAX ENDURO AND CROSSMAX ENDURO DISC WHEELS Tools needed 1 x 5 mm Allen wrench 1 x 17 mm flat wrench 1 x 13 mm cone wrench 1 x 17 mm socket for torque wrench 1 x 5 mm Allen wrench socket for torque wrench Loctite 243 type of thread lock REMOVING THE AXLE 1. Remove the fork-support nut free wheel side using the 17 mm and 5 mm Allen wrenches. Caution : From this moment, the free wheel body is no longer held in place and can easily come apart. 2. Remove the axle by pushing hard on it. 3. Loosen the fork support nut and the expansible bearing support using the 17 mm flat wrench and 13 mm cone wrench MOUNTING THE AXLE You must replace the expansible bearing supports every time you remove the axle, whether the bearings are replaced or not. 1. Insert the axle, the thinner side first, from the side opposite the free wheel of the hub body. 2. Apply Loctite 243 type of thread lock to the thread on the fork-support nut on the free wheel side. 3. Tighten the fork-support nut on the free wheel side of the axle, the grooved side of the nut towards the outside, using a torque wrench equipped with a 5 mm Allen wrench socket and 17 mm flat wrench (torque : 15 Nm). Make sure the free wheel body is properly placed and functions well. 4. Tighten an expansible bearing support that is not on the axle until it is in contact with the bearing, and then loosen it one half turn. 5. Insert the 4.9 mm spacer for the MTB disc wheels (Crossland and Crossmax Enduro Disc), the 14.9 mm for the MTB non-disc wheels (Crossmax Enduro) or the 10.9 mm for the road wheels (Cosmos and Ksyrium Equipe) 6. Glue the smooth side of the fork-support nut, as well as its thread, using a Loctite 243 type of thread lock, to guarantee that the hub is properly adjusted (no free play) and screw it on the axle. 7. Keep the protective bearing hood in contact with it and tighten the fork-support nut against the expansible bearing support using the 13 mm cone wrench and the torque wrench with the 17 mm socket, to a 20 Nm torque. The bearings are adjusted in this way PS : Since the road and MTB axles are not the same length, they are not interchangeable.

21 TECHNICAL MANUAL REAR AXLE ON THE KSYRIUM SSC SL TOUR DE FRANCE WHEEL Tools needed 1 x 17 mm flat wrench 1 x 10 mm Allen wrench 1 torque wrench with 17 mm socket 1 hub wrench M Loosen the free play adjustment nut one turn using the hub wrench M40123 by holding the end of the axle with the 17 mm flat wrench to avoid damaging the bearings when mounting the axle again. 2. Unclip the fork support on the side opposite the free wheel to insert the 10 mm Allen wrench inside the axle. 3. Loosen the axle end nut on the free wheel side using the 17 mm flat wrench, by holding the axle with the 10 mm Allen wrench. 4. Remove the axle from the side opposite the free wheel. Caution : From this moment, the free wheel body is no longer held in place and can easily come apart. 5. Replace the axle and mount it with the 10 mm Allen wrench and torque wrench with the 17 mm socket (10 Nm torque) ; 6. Clip on the fork support on the end of the axle on the side opposite the free wheel. 7. Mount the cassette on the wheel, the wheel on the frame, tighten the quick release skewer, and adjust the bearing free play using the hub wrench M WHEELS FREE WHEEL BODY ON THE COSMOS, KSYRIUM EQUIPE, CROSSLAND, CROSSMAX ENDURO AND CROSSMAX ENDURO DISC WHEELS Tools needed 1 x 5 mm Allen wrench 1 x 17 mm flat wrench 1 x 13 mm flat wrench 1 x 17 mm socket for torque wrench 1 x 5 mm Allen wrench socket for torque wrench For this type of hub, it is not necessary to disassemble the axle beforehand to replace the free wheel body. 1. Remove the fork support nut on the free wheel side using the 17 mm flat wrench and the 5 mm Allen wrench. 2. Disassemble the FTS-L free wheel body : 2.1. Pull the FTS-L free wheel body towards the exterior until it doesn t move anymore (about 4 mm) ; 2.2. Turn the FTS-L free wheel body and pull it carefully off the hub axle, while holding the pawls and springs,. Caution : When you disassemble the FTS-L free wheel body, its pawls and springs are no longer supported and can therefore pop out. This can be prevented by holding the pawls with your hand. 3. Remove the spring/pawl assembly and clean it. 4. If necessary, replace the lip seal and install it against the nose of the hub, the lip toward the outside. Lubricate the lip with the Mavic mineral oil M40122 ; 5. Lubricate the inside of the FTS-L free wheel body kit in the cog area (fill up 3 notches of the ratchet using Mavic mineral oil M40122) ; 6. Install the spring/pawl assembly (spring fits over the pins of the centering stud on the pawl assembly). Put the springs and then pawl assembly in place, the round side touching the axle. Then pivot the pawl assembly to make sure it functions properly. 7. Install the FTS-L free wheel body kit : 7.1. Put the spacer washer M40067 (available in the kit with 10 parts) inside the FTS-L free wheel body : The absence of this spacer washer prevents the free wheel body from working properly Install the FTS-L free wheel body holding the pawl assembly in your hand in the low (springs compressed) ; 8. Install the axle kit as indicated in procedure It is recommended to lubricate the free wheel body 1-2 times a year or whenever it gets noisy. To do this, follow the above procedure.

22 022 TECHNICAL MANUAL REAR BEARINGS FOR THE COSMOS, KSYRIUM EQUIPE, CROSSLAND, CROSSMAX ENDURO AND CROSSMAX ENDURO DISC WHEELS Tools needed 1 x 5 mm Allen wrench 1 x 17 mm flat wrench 1 x 13 mm flat wrench Multifunction tool Bearing pullers M40373 and M Disassemble the complete axle kit following procedure above; 2. Remove the bearings from the hub body using the bearing pullers M40119 (long rod, see photo page 46) ; 3. After cleaning the hub body, install the new bearings using : 3.1. Bearing pullers M40373 for bearings opposite the free wheel side Bearing pullers M40119 for bearings on free wheel side. 4. Install the axle kit and free wheel body by following the procedure above

23 TECHNICAL MANUAL REPLACING THE UST RIM TAPE ON THE CROSSLAND WHEEL The seal of the UST tubeless rim on the Crossland wheel is not obtained by the Fore technology as on the other wheels in the Mavic range, but by the specific rim tape. This rim tape precisely follows the patented inside profile of all the Mavic UST rims, from the top of every one of the 2 rim hooks to its center. WHEELS UST profile on the Fore rim UST profile on the Crossland rim with UST rim tape This way, the dimensions and sizes specific to the UST, which ensure easy installation and removal of the tire (UST tubeless or classic + inner tube), as well as the primary seal necessary to its inflation are integrally preserved. The ETRTO compatibility, and therefore the possibility of using a classic tire with an inner tube is also preserved. CAUTION : The rim on the Crossland wheel was developed to accommodate the UST rim tape, and only this one. These internal dimensions correspond exactly to those of the UST rim tape. This means that : - You must use the UST rim tape, and no other, even if you choose to ride on a classic tire and innertubes. - Only the UST rim tape ensures the perfect interface between the rim and the tire (UST tubeless or classic + inner tube). The Crossland wheel should always be used systematically with the UST rim tape. Using the Crossland wheel without the UST rim tape is prohibited and voids the Mavic warranty. The UST rim tape is to be used only once : It can be installed only once and rim tape that has been removed cannot be used again. There are 3 reasons for which you would replace the UST rim tape : - If it is damaged or worn. - If the spoke nipple is damaged or worn. - If you have to replace the rim. REMOVING THE UST RIM TAPE Tools needed Multifunction tool 1. Remove the UST valve : Loosen the adjustment nut, remove the lip seal, and push the valve core upward to remove it from the rim, using the multifunction tool, if necessary. Caution : Only push on the valve when the core is in the CLOSED position. 2. Insert part A of the multifunction tool between the rim and UST rim tape through the valve hole. 3. Hold the tool firmly and use it as a lever on the edge of the rim to be able to cut the rim tape or push it over the rim. 4. Slide the rim tape along the edge of the rim until you can remove it completely. Do not pull the UST rim tape straight up from the rim. Pull it at an angle

24 024 TECHNICAL MANUAL 2004 (RE)MOUNTING THE UST RIM TAPE Tools needed Multifunction tool Moistening product (soapy water ) 1. Wet the bottom of the rim with soapy water. 2. Insert a new UST valve in the valve hole in the UST rim tape. 3. Place the UST valve + UST rim tape unit over the hole in the rim and tighten the UST valve nut. 4. Move the UST rim tape over the edge of the rim by sliding it symmetrically on both sides of the valve finishing up opposite the valve. Try your best to center the rim tape in the bottom of the rim. If the UST rim tape turns over, you must put it back in place by hand. If the UST rim tape is damaged during installation, do not use it due to the risk of compromising the seal of the tubeless system. 5. Wet the UST rim tape with soapy water. 6. Insert part C of the multifunction tool at an angle into the UST rim tape where the valve is, and turn it one quarter turn to lock it in the bottom of the rim. 7. Slide it over the UST rim tape to make sure it is well-placed in the rim (groove inside and lip sideways). 8. Make sure the UST rim tape is well-placed by turning the wheel : The UST rim tape must be placed in a linear manner

25 TECHNICAL MANUAL WHEEL BUILDING WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CROSSMAX ENDURO AND CROSSMAX ENDURO DISC SPOKES The spokes on the Crossmax Enduro and Crossmax Enduro Disc wheels are made of stainless steel, with integrated nipples, in the same manner as the Zicral spokes : The nipple cannot be separated from the spoke. This system avoids the use of screw-on eyelets, making an interface between the Fore drilling in the rim and the spoke nipple. If a nipple gets damaged, you should replace the spoke. You must never try to take the nipple off the spoke, due to the risk of never being able to install it safely enough. As with Zicral spokes, the spoke nipples screw directly onto the rim. The spoke nipples on these wheels integrate a red, polyamide brake ring, which eliminates the need to use thread lock. To maintain the integrity of these nipples and the thread on the rim while building a wheel, we advise you to tighten each nipple until the brake ring disappears. Once all the spokes have been installed on the rim this way, tighten each nipple one turn. At this point, you can start adjusting the tension and balancing the wheel. Since the possibility of the spoke swiveling in the nipple is reduced, every Fore drilled hole in the rim is specifically oriented according to the direction that the spoke will go once it is screwed in the rim : free wheel side or opposite the free wheel, disc side or opposite disc, braking spoke or pulling spoke. Consequently, you must build the wheel in the proper direction on the rim and follow the instructions below. WHEELS 4.1. REPLACING THE SPOKES ON THE COSMOS, KSYRIUM EQUIPE, CROSSLAND, CROSSMAX ENDURO AND CROSSMAX ENDURO DISC WHEELS Tools needed 1 spoke wrench (Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe and Crossland wheels) 1 alu spoke wrench M40494 or M40652 (Crossmax Enduro and Crossmax Enduro Disc wheels) 1 tensiometer + tension-reading conversion chart adapted to the tensiometer used - For the Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe and Crossland wheels, if you also have to replace the spoke nipple, you must remove the rim tape beforehand. The UST rim tape on the Crossland wheel cannot be re-used once it has been removed. - For the Crossmax Enduro or Crossmax Enduro Disc wheels, if you had to repair a wheel with at least 3 broken spokes, we recommend that you reduce the tension of the entire wheel by loosening every nipple to the limit of the brake ring before replacing the broken spokes. 1. Loosen the spoke nipple using the spoke wrench to reduce the tension ; 2. On the front Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe and Crossmax Enduro wheels, remove the hub cap. 3. Take the spoke out of its slot. 4. Put the new spoke in its slot and make sure the cross pattern is correct. 5. On the front Cosmos, Ksyrium Equipe and Crossmax Enduro wheels, put the hub cap back in place. 6. Tighten the spoke nipple to set the tension (refer to product pages to know which tension is adapted to each wheel) ; 7. Check the lateral and radial truing of the wheel. The spokes have an anti-rotation system, which prevents them from turning on the hub. When setting the tension of the spokes, they will automatically lock in the hub. Since the nipples are a type of ABS (Crossland, Cosmos et Ksyrium Equipe) or integrate a brake ring (Crossmax Enduro et Enduro Disc), it is not necessary to use thread lock. 2 4