Mavic

2003 marks the year UST finally reaches the DH/Freeride market. The DeeMax wheelset has been replaced by the Dee Max UST and pricing has been dramatically dropped to an MSRP of $600US. With a new width of around 32mm, the new tubeless-friendly wheels have dropped 95 grams per end and Mavic claims the wheels are significantly stronger due to the lack of spoke holes in the rim bed. Spoke count is 28 front and 32 rear, and Mavic is offering the rim as the 3.1 for use in 32 hole UST applications. Rear hubs still feature 135mm spacing in QR only, while front hubs can be found in bolt on, QR, and 20mm versions.The wheelset is said to be available as I write this so those of you looking to run tubeless for 2003 should make that interest known to your dealer soon to ensure you're tubeless come spring.

Mavic's 321 and 521 rims remain unchanged and will still be available for 2003. Mavic will be introducing the Crossmax XL as a light freeride/4X wheelset. The wheels run 24 huge straight pull spokes at both ends, and front hubs are available in standard QR and 20mm versions. We weren't able to get an MSRP, but I would guess pricing to be around $600US.