{"product_id":"mavic-ellipse-track-wheelset","title":"Mavic Ellipse Track Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMavic Ellipse Track Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is built to move between two very different jobs: real velodrome training and racing, and everyday urban fixed-gear riding. Mavic built the Ellipse around a flip-flop rear hub, which means the same wheelset that handles a track session can be flipped to run a freewheel for street use, rather than requiring separate wheels for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is built from Maxtal, an aluminum alloy exclusive to Mavic with a higher strength-to-weight ratio than conventional aluminum alloys, shaped to a 30mm depth with a SUP-welded joint — the seam is arc-welded and then milled smooth rather than left as a raw weld, which keeps the rim true and durable over time. Unlike a pure velodrome-only wheel, the Ellipse's rim includes Mavic's black Exalit brake track, so it works with rim brakes for riders who want a brake for street use, while still functioning as a proper brakeless track wheel on the boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels lace with 20 bladed, straight-pull steel spokes on both the front and rear, a spoke count and style built for the stiffness and quick acceleration track riding demands. Both hubs use aluminum shells and steel axles with QRM+ sealed cartridge bearings, which keep the wheel spinning smoothly with minimal maintenance — a real advantage for a wheel that's likely to see frequent use in both training and commuting. The rear hub's flip-flop design puts a fixed cog on one side and threads for a freewheel on the other, so a rider can run the wheel fixed for track work and flip it to freewheel for casual riding without needing a second wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMavic rates the Ellipse for clincher tires between 23mm and 32mm wide, giving enough range to run a narrower tire for pure speed on the track or a slightly wider tire for comfort and grip on city streets. The complete set weighs approximately 1,895 grams, a reasonable weight for a durable, do-it-all track and street wheelset rather than a stripped-down, ultralight racing-only build. The wheelset ships with Mavic rim tape and a lockring included, though not pre-installed, and it takes a French-threaded lockring — worth noting if you plan to ride fixed-fixed, since you'll need to source a second lockring for the non-drive side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wheelset for a rider who wants genuine velodrome capability without giving up the flexibility to ride the same wheels on the street — a track racer or trainee who also commutes or rides casually on a fixed-gear or single-speed setup, and who'd rather own one durable, well-built wheelset than two specialized ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mavic","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":43868151578668,"sku":"P7850110","price":739.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/mavic-ellipse-track-wheelset-3916385.jpg?v=1771294152","url":"https:\/\/ricycles.com\/products\/mavic-ellipse-track-wheelset","provider":"RA Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}