With a new look, new spirit, and new technology, the celebrated Ksyrium SSC SL has been rejuvenated and lightened for 2004. Its new brilliant silver color has ensured its status as the most talked about wheel in the peloton and the new composite front hub reduces the weight thanks to Mavic's expertise. Lighter front hub (composite bonded to aluminum) Rim manufactured using the ISM process High ratio closure skewers Zicral spokes/FTS-L hub Ispoulse concept Lateral rigidity due to Fore concept FTS-L hub Mavic quality bearings Semi-profiled rims Bladed spokes Reduced spoke count RIMS Material: Maxtal ISM lightened Joint: SUP welded Braking surface: UB Control Finishing (color): bright silver anodized Drilling: Fore technology, M7 diameter SPOKES Material: flat, oversized Zicral Type: silver straight pull Count: front 18, rear 20 Lacing: front radial, rear Isopulse lacing concept HUBS Front: extra-light composite hub body Free wheel mechanism: FTS-L steel free wheel body Axle width: front 100 mm, rear 130 mm Adjustment, removable, sealed cartridge bearings COMPATIBILITY Cog: M10 or ED10 compatible. ACCESSORIES Mavic? BR 601 composite quick release Rim tape: do not use any rim tape Delivered with: spoke key, bearing adjustment tool, wheel magnet and user guide