Gone Camping: The rain in Spain…
Hey, at least it’s not winter in Chicago…
While the riders suffer through rain-soaked training rides, the mechanics stay dry; but are still hard at work getting the last of the bikes built for the season.
Wrench Tom Hopper attends to David Millar’s bike.
One of our perceptive Argyle fans posed a question regarding our new wheel sponsor Mavic:
I’m so glad the season has started. It was good to see so many attacks by the Garmin boys at the TDU.
I have a wheel question. For a lot of the races you’ll probably be using the Mavic Carbone Ultimate or something. What wheel or wheels will the boys be using for mountain stages this year and for training?
Thanks,
Nathan B.
We got our man who is all things equipment Will Frischkorn on the horn right away to get the details. “For climbing the guys will have a choice of three wheelsets — the Carbon Cosmic Ultimate, the R-Sys Ultimate or when the conditions are wet, the R-Sys Premium with its metal rim.” As well, Will went into detail about all the team’s various wheels and their uses.
Time Trial
Comete rear disc
IO five-spoke front
Climbing:
Carbon Cosmic Ultimate
R-Sys Ultimate
R-Sys Premium
Flats:
Carbon Cosmic SLR
Training:
Cosmic Elite
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Wow! Thanks for the response! I was expecting a response, but not of that caliber.
I’m in the wheel market and have been doing a lot of research trying to find the best all around wheel for the money. Mavic is on the list, so thanks for your list above.
One more question if I may. Why use the Cosmic Elite for training when the Ksyrium Elites weigh 350 grams less and the SL’s weigh 415 grams less? Would this have to do with aerodynamics with the 30mm rim vs. the 22/25mm rim of the SL, for example? Just curious.
Thanks again. That made my morning.
Nathan B.
Train Heavy, Race Light !
Allways Gonna be and feel faster then In the Real Race situation Would that be right Will ?
It`s Going to get a WHOLE LOT Wetter and Colder in the European Classics ! Train Tough Guys
You`re gonna Kill It Then ..Thanks for your Professionalism and dedication
GO GARMIN-TRANSITIONS
Anthony C in Cold Wet Lincolnshire England Proud in Argyle Too !!
Hey will i’ve got a question…why do some of the mavic wheels (especially the comete) have a metal rim instead of a “full carbon” disc / wheel what advantages do a metal rim offer that a “carbon rim” cannot??
thanks
G.J.Long
Not that I want to take anyone’s job, but how do you get to be a wrench for a professional team?
Mavic said that the metal rim is good for wet conditions when braking is more critical.