{"product_id":"1st-gen-mavic-crossmax-ceramic-wheelset-vintage-1996-1998-28h-26h-near-mint-show-condition","title":"1st Gen Mavic Crossmax Ceramic Wheelset: Vintage 1996-1998 - 28H \/ 26H (Near Mint Show Condition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is a rare set of Mavic's first Crossmax wheelset, circa 1996, 1997, and maybe 1998.  They were the beginning of an empire, and are a top choice for bikes from that era.  Even includes the original dork disc provided from the factory (see main photo bottom right).  One rim features the UCI Champion Du Monde decal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCosmetically, these are worthy of a show bike and show very little wear.  Hardly any brake tract wear, logos look great, hardly any wear on hubs.  Mechanically they're great to excellent.  The bearings are smooth but sound a bit dry, and they are just slightly out of perfect true.  I'd say they're true enough to run as they are, but if you want them perfect a lil more nipple twisting could be in order.  Freewheel feels great.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e28 hole rear, 26 hole front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRim brake only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRear spacing: 135mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight: ~1600g \/ pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCeramic rims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mavic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52998186926220,"sku":"6909","price":289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/nos_nib_quill_stems_mountain_bike_parts_used_16024__86736.1516060305.1280.1280_1c81db6f-dd54-4af4-bb6a-e191d9629f35.jpg?v=1792348081","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/1st-gen-mavic-crossmax-ceramic-wheelset-vintage-1996-1998-28h-26h-near-mint-show-condition","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}