Originally Posted by
rm -rf
Mavic
Cosmic Elite wheels? Those, like most newer wheels, have cartridge bearings, which can be pressed out and replaced with the right tools.
But, since the noise goes away when pedaling, it's probably something in the hub, not the bearings.
HERE: I thought there would be hub servicing info, and the google search found
this thread with a
very similar noise problem from 2012. Lubing and/or a new bushing to fix it.
From the thread (heh...)
Oh yes, the Mavic death squeal! If this goes on very long you will damage the main wheel hub. Frequent lubing is required to avoid this.
For servicing examples, not sure if they apply to your wheel:
The thread linked to
this video from 2010.
The google search found this
GCN video.
Wow - thank you for all that!
The wheels are Cosmic Carbone. Death squeal... hmmm.... I hope I haven't let it go too long in need of lubrication. Seems easy enough to take care of, but not having a good, well-lit place to work (nor much in the way of tools), I'm afraid I'd lose the pawls or something. There should be a fitting to just squeeze some oil into instead of having to take everything apart.
Thanks again for sharing your research!