Originally Posted by
Harold74
I've been considering the Mavic Open Elites.
a) Did they build well?
b) Did the pinned jointing cause you any grief?
c) Are you happy with the aesthetic?
I wouldn't say no to a photo...
...I've used them on several wheelsets, because of the attractive price and the Mavic name. They worked fine for me, and I still ride all of them.
If you are careful with your initial tensioning, getting the rim well centered on the hub, the joint shouldn't cause an issue. It did not for me. I think these are cheaper because they are produced in eastern Europe somewhere.
I think this is them on a Raleigh Professional I repainted:
