Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL 2010 v 2011?

[gazcoign]

Hi again!
Looking to buy these wheels for a bike i'm putting together, is there any difference between them? I mean, they seem to be roughly the same price at the moment although, obviously, one set is so last year! Is it a case that the 2010 versions will drop in price anytime soon or are they just the same wheels?

Cheers for any help!

Gaz

 

[accountantpete]

From what I can gather the rims are 40g lighter - 20g shaved off each one - and the decals (which slow you down) have changed. I don't think you would notice the difference.

You can get a pair of 2010's for £720 here.

BTW - the Carbones are a great wheel (very well built) but I'd only recommend them for time trials or use on flatish roads..

 

[Chrisz]

If you can manage an extra £350 go for the SLRs - they have full carbon spokes and ride beautifully!!

 

[e-rider]

the decals have clearly changed.

deep section carbon rims of this nature do make you look like a knob if you're not TTing (or warming up for a TT) at the time of use! Although, I and everyone else who thinks this are probably just jealous because we can't afford them

 

[dudigrinfeld]

Anyone knows about the 2012 cosmic carbon sl, are they any good, anyone ride them and can advice, I know they are 1740 gram declared but has some other improvements..?

 

[dudigrinfeld]

So I got today my Cosmic SL and I went to first ride. Don't know what to say beside they felt heavy comparing my Zipp 404 tubular when I mounted them on my bike but when I went out with them, they were fast, faster as I thought and hope they will be. In fact I did my best result with them, I was much faster on the same route than with my 404. I went two circles under the 8 minutes while I never succeeded to go below the 8 minutes when any wheelset I had. What does it say about the Zipp which weight about 500gr less with Conti tubs? Does it make sense? Do I need to let go of the Zipp or send hem to Zipp for inspection and service maybe..,? Its true I didn't went any hills yet with the CC SL but I have the feeling that I'll do Richmond Park with quite A hilly terrain faster with them as well.

Here some pictures: