Originally Posted by
Tom Bombadil
The Mavic Crossrides were on my link above as the lighter weight 24 spoke wheelset. I think they would work, although many recommend a 32 spoke wheel.
I have a Truvativ Stylo crankset in my present build set, it has the external GXP bearing cups. I don't know why I didn't mention it when I was writing about cranksets. I looked at the Firex, but all they had at Jenson was 175mm and I need 170mm (or 165mm). So those are on my consideration list.
Do not worry about the Mavic Crossrides. I bought a set 8? years ago. and they are my wheel of choice on the Bianchi. Have to admit that I had a problem with them in that the freehub went too free after a particularly wet ride Not after but during. Not enjoyable haveing a freehub that turns without engaging all the time.
Then I put them at the back of the Garage to rust up. 2 years later and I took them to the LBS. New bearings and new pawls and they are still being used. They have taken every rock and Downhill on the Hills that I can throw at them and All I have done is to get them retrued every year or so.