Re: [CR]Mavic rim differences

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing)

From: "Olof Stroh" <olof@stroh.nu>
To: <mg@formlos.ch>, "classicrendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, "Jerome & Elizabeth Moos" <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
References: <BDDEBA94.1CB9%mg@formlos.ch>
Subject: Re: [CR]Mavic rim differences
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 02:52:34 +0100


Wrote Martin Glaettli:


> there were at least 3 different types of mavic monthlery rims.
> besides monthlery 'pro' i have seen monthlery 'legere' with red/gold label
> at a weight of 340 grams (with eyelets) and monthlery 'route' (all red
> label) which i guess was (as in italian "strada") at the lower end of the
> line, where 'pro' and 'legere' were the lighter / top ones...??
> does any one on the list know the difference and purpose more exactly? is
> there a timeline of production anywhere?
> --------- _____________________________________________

The "Routes" were somewhat cheaper, somewhat less polished, somewhat heavier and somewhat (22mm) wider than the "Pros".

I´ve found them to be very good users with cross tubulars on bad roads and trails.

cheers

Olof Stroh
Uppsala Sweden